Sean is leaving Leesburg.  For real.  2016 really is the year of low probability events.

Are we thrilled that Sean’s going to wake up every morning with a view of the Rockies?  That he’ll never miss a day of fresh powder for the rest of his life?  That he’ll live in a town where he can […]

WUS celebrates 10 years of drinking beer, not getting arrested, and fitting in some running in there

The Woodley Ultra Society running club has survived since 2006, owing to the strength of its core principle: trail running should be fun.  And preferably combined with tasty beverages and gooey pizza, in an establishment where the staff knows us well enough […]

Run For It 5k

Davis, WV

September 24, 2016

‘Why don’t you walk with me?’  My cousin ‘Kigali’ Claire had flown in from Rwanda the previous day with a tantalizing idea.

I sighed.  ‘That sounds awfully nice.’  The pain that had angered my left kneecap on Monday was still making me limp.  I’d also gotten my […]

The first sign that I’m starving is sweat.  It’s 2am and a thin layer of moisture has pooled across my chest.  It will leave funny little bumps in the morning.  Through my slumber I can feel droplets tickle my chest as they funnel their way towards my belly button.  I’ve been dreaming about food for some time now. […]