Michelle Runs With It

Twisted Branch 100k Recap. (Foolishly Ran & Recounted by Michelle Pelszynski, Bib No. 253) It’s a week post-race. I’m sitting on the couch at home while my daughter is having a Taylor Swift dance party in her room with a friend. It’s the last weekend of summer. That makes me sad. What also makes me sad is that this time last week I was trying to fall asleep on the top of a mountain at Ontario County Park. I had absolutely no freakin’ clue what I was in for and was so PSYCHED at the same time!!  Now I’m putting the finishing touches on the recap that I’ve been milling around all week as I mope in post-ultra blues (aka PUB). Let’s relive it together. If you ever doubt humanity, go experience an ultramarathon.  Another dimension opened up the second I looked over and saw another runner taking a photo of Lake Keuka. She said, “great idea!” Selfie, Keuka Lake. I said, “it’s beautiful! I’m soaking it all in!” She said, “you must be a runner. I’m Keri.” Another runner came over...