February 14, 20232 minute read about Krissy on SubkitTeam Subkit did a quick interview that published on their website . It was an opportunity to share about being a small business owner, what I love about the…Read article
October 10, 2021ScotlandI had a dream about my grandmother during the summer of 2020 amidst the early unknowns of the COVID pandemic, before I moved into the van. In my dream we were…Read article
July 15, 2021#vanlifeI moved into my van during COVID, August 1st to be exact. At that time the world didn’t know how long the lockdown would last or who could be trusted. My 35lb…Read article
December 1, 2020ProTec Blog on Vanlife and TransitioningThe cleanup plan starts before the run. When I pull into the trailhead I strategically park the van to create privacy so that I can spray and get the mud off…Read article
November 18, 2020The Miracle Route. Article shared through Mount Baker Experience“This one is stout,” he said as he placed his trekking poles at shoulder height and pulled himself straight up a four-foot ledge. I blurted a laugh, “If Jeff…Read article
March 13, 2020Having to postpone Chuckanut...This has been an interesting and very rough week. I have felt a level of grief that, now observing it, shows me on a completely new level what I am capable of…Read article
July 18, 2019OG is psyched on new gear - Coros Apex 42mmTo say I am really enjoying this watch is an understatement. I’m really dorking out on it. As runners the gear we have to dork out on is thankfully very…Read article
June 25, 2019Paperless Post and my beloved USPSIf you know me, you know I love sending cards (and now books !) through the mail. I enjoy the weekly errand of stopping at the post office to post packages and…Read article
January 15, 2019A little time away: Rancho La PuertaI travel a lot. Monthly for sure. Sometimes weekly. But it has been a long time since I have taken what I call a true vacation. I get to travel to incredible…Read article
December 25, 2018California International Marathon: Giving Sight is a GiftIt hit me that I have some amazing running highs to draw from when I realized how incredible this experience was. I called my parents after we finished the…Read article
May 15, 2018A First... Morning NewsSaying sure! I'm in! leads to all sorts of opportunities. At times I get spinning a little too fast and feel too busy. But saying yes has afforded me many…Read article
May 8, 2018Summer Trail Running CampsTrail Running Summer Camp provides an opportunity to focus on your favorite past time and meet, share miles, and bond with people of a similar mindset. It's a…Read article
April 15, 2018China - Chuckanut DOUBLE, Part 2We didn't return to the hotel until nearly 2am. Exhausted and filthy we both fumbled around, showered and tried to sleep. The gunk in my lungs rattled around…Read article
April 3, 2018China - Chuckanut DOUBLE, Part 1I tend to think of time in blocks. I look at the calendar and plan each day to achieve the end goal. That goal, a deadline, a race, etc, is the end point and…Read article
October 19, 2017Pointers from PiedraAbout a year ago I put a deadline on finding a pup. I'd wanted one for nearly 10 years and I figured it was time to do it, or stop talking about it. I was so…Read article
May 31, 2017Check Out Trail Sisters!Adding my words and stories to the Trail Sisters site has been an awesome outlet for about a year now. The site hosts eleven awesome contributors, nine…Read article
March 10, 2016Download the #Chuckanut50k race map!Last year Runner Girl Races teamed up with Maps for Good to create a new Chuckanut 50k race course map and Community Trails map of the Chuckanuts. The amazing…Read article
June 2, 2015Team USA! World 50 Mile Trail Championships... thoughtsTecnica Maxi Race 50 mile – 5200m ~ 17000ft gain, around Lake Annecy 16 years of running ultra races and the dream to wear the Team USA jersey finally came…Read article
May 22, 2015Krissy's Concoction1/4 - 1/2 Cup Greek Yogurt (depending on how hungry you are) 2-3 T 7 Sources Oil 1 tsp Maca powder 1/2- 1 Cup granola or favorite cereal Fruit options: sliced…Read article
February 15, 2015Sweet Potato, Acorn Squash StewLike most of my kitchen creations, recipes start with random ingredients. I love grocery shopping and often fill my basket without an end game in mind…Read article
February 11, 2015MendingI did not tear my meniscus (thankfully!). Seems I was a bit dramatic on my last blog post sharing all of the thoughts that plagued my mind during the onset of…Read article
January 29, 2015Nerves. New to me.Normal.dotm 0 0 1 619 3530 Runner Girl Races 29 7 4335 12.0 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false I’ve torn my meniscus. I’m grinding away my tibia and…Read article
October 15, 2014Grounding SaladI don't post recipes all that often, but there is something about this salad that made me want to share. I feel like it may give you a little insight to how…Read article
August 5, 2014#JMTFKT attemptTo write about a personal goal that wasn't quite complete is more of a task than I would have thought. While on the trail I had so many thoughts and ideas…Read article
June 10, 2014Injury RehabIt’s been a long time since I’ve had that deep down “know” that this pain is more than just muscle soreness. The end of the race left me limping and favoring…Read article
May 17, 2014Transvulcania 73kmTravel is hectic. I seem to feel, think and say that a lot especially with my recent travels. Fortunately the experiences enjoyed while in these new locations…Read article
March 6, 2014Travels in IndiaWritten real time while traveling…. Immediately following the race Nikki and I had a recovering day in camp followed by 27 hours of travel to arrive at the Taj…Read article
February 26, 2014Run the Rann 101km - Dholviria, INDIATraveling overseas as an "elite athlete" comes with romantic aire of catered this, escorted that. A plane ticket arrives in your email inbox with an itinerary…Read article
February 19, 2014ChadI just read some articles about Chad and I'm nailed by a wall of emotion. I don't think I've processed or been able to process because of everything that is…Read article
January 23, 2014Moving forward with First EnduranceAugust 2004, nearly 10 years ago! Multiple back to back days of training. Running 15-25 miles a day on the Wasatch 100 course. Karl Meltzer was my guide and…Read article
January 16, 2014I'm a WFRI’m a WFR! I’m pretty excited about it too. Those ten days the alarm sounded around 5am so that I could squeeze in something that resembled a workout be it a…Read article
January 16, 2014Smoothie OptionsEvery day during my WFR course I concocted a different collection of ingredients for a yummy, calorically dense smoothie. You can get an idea from the…Read article
October 23, 2013Winter Training GoalsBIRTHDAY GIVE-AWAY… scroll down for more information on my gift to you. In the final kilometers of the Patagonian International 63km Marathon I realized that…Read article
October 13, 2013Going light on the Torres del Paine "W"Author: Murray Ridiculous. This is silly. I am on display for the world to see and I know I don't look a thing like anyone around me. For starters I'm only 9…Read article
October 7, 2013Patagonian International Marathon 63kNever before in all of my travels have I taken as many photos through the plane side window as I did that afternoon landing in Punta Arenas. First, landing in…Read article
September 23, 2013Quick pace, quick thoughts... The GoldenLeaf Half MarathonHurry up. Wave number 1 is starting. Smile. Photo. Strip off the long sleeve and scurry under the rope to join the other 175 runners in the first group. Uphill…Read article
September 20, 2013Boulder flooding, Patagonia runningIt just hit me last night, and hit me hard. With an alternate, very real reality surrounding me in my new Boulder community it has been far from my mind to…Read article
September 7, 20138000 meter ChallengeA different type of race field, a different gathering but similar enthusiasm for time on the trails and personal challenge exploring mountain peaks in southern…Read article
August 30, 2013Wonderland Gear ListItems used to make it around the Mountain: Patagonia : Merino 1 Tank (for Spring 14), Draft Tank , Cross-over sports bra , new version of the favorite…Read article
August 27, 2013Better than ExpectedLife doesn’t always give us opportunities to execute better than we’d hoped/planned/expected. Friday, August 24 around 11am I had an amazing realization that…Read article
July 29, 2013Kickoff! Speedgoat 50kIt's been a nice little break from racing. My psyche reset , I felt my training coming along mostly just because I have loved spending time on the Boulder…Read article
June 19, 2013Reset the PsycheI enjoyed a wonderful hour in the Leadville coffee shop writing a blog post with the same title on my iPad, but when I went to sync it with the website the…Read article
May 4, 2013Ultra Trail Mount Fuji 161km (100 miles)I rarely take photos during a race. Training runs, yes, I've carried my iPhone for Strava and used the camera to snap a few shots, but racing... very rarely…Read article
April 17, 2013Canada Tour: Montreal, Ottawa & TorontoTours are exciting. Tours make me nervous. Public speaking doesn't come easy, but I love the challenge. Easy 11am departure from DIA and I even scored a close…Read article
April 17, 2013Run Around the Roof of Africa, Final ThoughtsIn a surreal feeling I find myself in a Giraffe Cafe, drinking a second latte watching the sun rise and soak into the airport tarmack. I am starting to think…Read article
April 12, 2013Run Around the Roof of Africa, Day 7The group is definitely feeling the days adding up. Not moving all that fast and the terrain doesn't help. It is gorgeous & challenging & Simon is keeping…Read article
April 12, 2013Chuckanut 50k ReflectionI've posted the Chuckanut 50 k article on the race updates page , this is also the article that will appear in the next Ultrarunning Magazine issue. Written on…Read article
February 24, 2013Run Around the Roof of Africa, Day 6Started the day leaving the cozy river camp after another filling breakfast. It was nice to visit with Simon's family this morning. They came up to camp with…Read article
February 14, 2013Syncro Blog - Ceremonies, Rituals & RomanceThoughtfulness Trumps Going-Thru-the-Motions Western States, 2009 In high school, especially in the spring during track season, my list of routines and prerace…Read article
February 4, 2013Run Around the Roof of Africa, Day 5We started off from the Simba farm this morning after a yummy breakfast, signing the guestbook and saying goodbye to John & Heather - a couple from Vancouver…Read article
January 14, 2013Run Around the Roof of Africa, Day 4The second title to this blog post is " Everything is Purple " We started the day watching the children start theirs with songs, drumming and running around…Read article
January 9, 2013Run Around the Roof of Africa, Day 3A very different day as we ran mostly on road after leaving the Snow Cap camp. Lots of sun, burnt legs, wide open view and amazing, amazing interactions with…Read article
December 27, 2012Final 2012 travel...Direct from San Francisco I flew to Austin with Jenny as we both needed to be there for The Running Event. TRE is a trade show focused on specialty running…Read article
December 26, 2012TNF 50...A crazy couple of weeks leading up to this wonderful time at home. I have been playing catch up around the house, on the computer and out and about with…Read article
November 30, 2012VO2Max and TNF 50 thoughtsIt is pouring. It is funny, the last time I think I listened to the rain pound down like this was the nights leading up to UTMB this summer. Now we sit cozied…Read article
November 25, 2012Run around Kilimanjaro - photos Day 2A shorter day on the trails... Simon leading the way for the second part of the day. First site of camp. Snack Time! Kiplet (head chef) busy cooking up another…Read article
November 25, 2012Run around the Roof of Africa, Day 2These stories are pulled from the journal writings I made at the end of each day... photo post to follow. Our standard breakfast seems to be porridge (I add…Read article
November 17, 2012Run Around Kilimanjaro - Day 1, photo postFollowing are some photos from the first day of the Stage Run to help illustrate the story. I hope to post a few short videos too... meeting Simon's parents…Read article
November 17, 2012Run Around the Roof of Africa - Day 1These stories are pulled from the journal writings I made at the end of each day... photo post to follow. "Pole, Pole" a young kid commented as the National…Read article
November 8, 2012Mt. Masochist 50 mile Trail RaceAn involuntary full body stretch woke me up to the fact that the pain and instability I had dealt with since my fall on Wednesday had diminished. Upon further…Read article
November 5, 2012Otter African Trail RaceAfter being easily lulled to sleep by the crashing waves of the Indian Ocean the night before and sleeping incredibly soundly that night, the 4am rumblings of…Read article
November 2, 2012Back from Africa, on to VirginiaThis morning I woke up in Lynchburg, VA in the home of a good friend David Horton. Having enjoyed just enough time in Boulder to take in an amazing sunset and sunrise, unpack and repack, smash my knee and hop on another flight...Read article
October 6, 2012A new start2012 has brought a lot of new starts and the latest is a needed update to my website. It is time to start a new site for many reasons and I am excited for the…Read article
