Michelle Runs With It

  1.25.25 Angela Ivory Memorial 50k I heard about this race a couple years ago on a trail FB group. It honors an incredible 44-year old woman who ran over 300 marathons and ultras who was taken too soon after battling breast cancer. These were some of the nicest runners!! This “fat ass” (or self-supported) race had 3 distances - 50k was free, and 24-hours and 100-mile races were very affordable. Runners traveled from all over the country to run the only 100-miler in Delaware, including a Jester from California :) We ran with some wonderful folks, including Mike who will be at my big race in June, a couple we met at Fire On the Mountain, a gentleman from Missouri with a lovely Irish accent, and the RD Jon who was so friendly. He continuously encouraged us to run more loops to get to 50 miles. After slipping and sliding for 32 miles, we were good! So grateful for Lori’s company, who always makes the miles fly by, doesn’t mind walking, taking photos, enjoys forest bathing, and so eloq...

  1.18.25 ❄️Icy PHUNT❄️ Such a PHUN day at PHUNT with so many PHRIENDS!! This has become one of my favorite races - from Carl’s emails & posts, voluncheering, the DJ playing “Highway to Hell” at go-time, the super fun aid stations with photo ops, fire-pit, all the ultra treats (like bacon pancakes, pierogis, tots, quesadillas, potatoes, home baked peanut butter cookies, chocolate covered coffee beans, and more), and an epic gathering of the best running community - I love getting to see so many friends and always LOVE meeting new ones!! This year, the trails were icy and I opted for Yak Trax on my Cliftons. Felt so safe from slipping that I ran fast. However, after about 5 miles the straps were pushing down on my toe nails and my feet were hurting!! I enjoyed conversations with Vanessa and Jon, Matt, and Alissa for the final couple miles. Grateful for Matt for capturing a photo of me running as proof that I do more than talk & eat 🤣 Another runner gave me an idea for next ...