When I get stuck on a topic, it's a sign. Whether in writing or talking, the fits and starts are a tell. There's something missing; there's some half-baked idea I need to learn more about. It's something I need to roll over in my mind, work on, and hash out on a trail run with …
Being injured can, well, suck. But it's a great time to dig into restful, relaxing activities, including reading. Put your phone down and pick up these books. Ghost by Jason Reynolds This book might be written for young adults, but it captivates adults, too. Ghost, the endearing main character, happens upon the middle school track …
I took an informal survey on Twitter: #Runners: Did your middle or high school coach talk to you about puberty? #amwriting #ondeadline #haro — Elizabeth W. Carey (@elizabethwcarey) August 29, 2018 The overwhelming response? No. Given the silence around puberty and the taboo of periods, this isn't surprising. But it's not helpful. That's why I …
Continue reading "What You Probably Do Not Know About Running And Puberty"
My first shoes for running came from G.I. Joe's, a sporting goods store in Oregon. They were Nike cross-training shoes and likely contributed to painful shin splints when I started running high school track. They didn't last long. (Especially after I visited a running specialty store to be properly fitted.) But I still remember slowly …
After a weekend like last, I hesitate to wash out the smell of campfire. It mingles with dirt smudges, smidgens of blood, bits of pine needles, salty sweat deposits, tufts of moss, and big drops of Oregon rain. In between trees in the Tillamook State Forest, we ran, crewed, cowbelled, and fire-gazed, out of cell …
Elizabeth W. Carey 