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After the summit, free ride down to Canyon Lodge. We caught the last gondola available within 13 minutes of closing. I had no idea how afraid I’m of heights especially with the winds! Genuinely freaking out and getting leg cramps. Maybe by bracing it would stop swinging? Apologies for the OMG’s 🤣🚠🦣⛰️#mammothtrailfest taken in Mammoth Mountain, California by @trailmexrunner

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Sat 9/26 @mammothtrailfest 50k 🦣⛰️🌬️🏃🏃🏻‍♀️ One of the hardest tailrace that we’ve participated to date. My goal is to try to accomplish hard races not trying to be fast! But my Achilles heel has been the time cut-off, each aid station has a time to be reached. We reached the Mammoth Summit about 30 minutes after the cut-off 😬 We stayed together (thank you Jon-Jon💕) and it was a great experience! This race had a few challenges- altitude, high winds and scaling/clambering/crawling & scooting on rocks 🪨😂 I’m not exaggerating!!! We were efficiently moving swiftly but not fast enough. Once I reached the summit at 11,000+ feet, I experienced a panic attack 😢 My breathing became so shallow, the wind was so cold and couldn’t inhale. Quickly panicked and tears were uncontrollable, Jon couldn’t see me- he was a bit away from. After a few moments passed it was all laughs. We didn’t die, we experienced something new and there is no medal. But we are inspired to keep getting after it… I’m 55 years now and I don’t want to hope for a good race- I’m trying to do MY BEST!!! So proud of my training, I’m feeling great!!! taken in Mammoth Lakes, California by @trailmexrunner

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We made it out to Ray Miller Trailhead 🌧️ It started raining a few miles in, would off insisted to turn around if there was lightning. We cut it short, the mud on our shoes made it super challenging. Felt like it added an extra 10 lbs. 🤪 The waves 🌊 were pretty big out there! So cool to watch!!! taken in Ray Miller Trail, Point Mugu State Park, Malibu, Ca by @trailmexrunner

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MT Baldy ✅ Training run at elevation since #mammothtrailfest is coming up fast next month! The heat has been relentless and it’s been discouraging. Fortunately we didn’t have a super hot run and had some glorious cool winds. Will for sure get started earlier next time we go back. We stopped for breaks & views, had nutrition every 45 mins. Plenty of hydration too. I’m glad I wore a long sleeve for sun protection and my tattoos 😵‍💫 I always think it’s going to be too cumbersome but it keeps me cooler than direct sun. Just my pro-tip 😅 Lastly, the waterfall was so rewarding, my feet were grateful ☺️ by @trailmexrunner

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Valley Crest 10k ✅ I thought this would be a good race to work on my speed. It was challenging with some incline and warm weather. During the race I just said to myself- stay calm keep moving through the tangents. I could see the women in front of me from the turnaround, I guess I’m racing?! Surprisingly, I came in 3rd woman and 9th overall…. Say what??? This was a confidence booster for what I’m doing in my training, it’s working! My legs, my feet, my energy all felt great! My focus was keeping my heart rate in the right zone and not in the red! Took time to breathe deeply and controlled…it worked! I was never in any pain just didn’t want to pass out from the heat 🥵🏃🏻‍♀️💨🌺 @anytime_runners @latinasontrails 🥒🧊 Thank you for the fun time and aid stations! #medalmonday #trailrace #valleycrest10k #bobspicklepops by @trailmexrunner

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Back to training 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃‍♂️💨 Someone forgot their shoes at home 🙊 We still got the run done! Perfect treats afterwards iced coffees and fish ceviche 🐟 taken in Santa Monica, California by @trailmexrunner

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Malibu Canyon Trail Race 50 miler 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏼⛰️ is a DNF (Did Not Finish) 🥴 but DMB (Did My Best and with no regrets. This is probably the hardest race I’ve ever done other than Ironman Oceanside. Reflecting back I made a few mistakes, short taper, long days at work with one day off before race day. The other mistake was too much time at the aid stations, waiting for the restrooms 😅 Also had the idea of switching out my socks at the mid point and that attempt was so bad!!! My whole leg cramped 🤣 THAT took a few minutes. I’m so grateful for the volunteers who fed me the BEST avocado flour tortillas with salt 🧂 watermelon 🍉 oranges🍊 bananas 🍌 chips, coke slushie, grilled cheese, ICE 🧊 is luxury, laffy taffy, swedish fish…Each Aid station was so good, only complaint is I left each one without the Otter Pops 😭 Thanks to the volunteer at Mishe Mokwa who gave me shots shots shots of pickle juice and pickles to go! That really worked instantly 🥒 Honestly I had a good experience, I did my best and didn’t die! It was super technical with a total of 6722ft of elevation gain completed in 33.59 miles covered. My legs actually had more to give but I didn’t have the speed downhill to make the cut-off time at 6:15p. Yeah I’m bummed I didnt earn a finishers medal but I learned a lot. I’m stronger and wiser from it. And I got see some beautiful wildflowers and our rock formations are so cool! Lastly, the weather was perfect in the morning until the sun came out ☀️🥵 Of course I’m looking to add some races already before Mammoth 🦣 50k in September 🎉🏃🏻‍♀️💪🏽 subconsciously selected Rocky Road ice cream for recovery ❤️‍🩹 🫠#khraces #ultrarun #ultraraces taken in Point Mugu State Park by @trailmexrunner

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Verdugo 10k Trailrun & Hike (1716 Elevation gain) We had 🌧️ rain to our surprise 😮 Also, we had our big sis @ofiewilson join for the first time!!! Woohoo 🎉 So proud of you 👏🏽 We discovered she’s also competitive?!?!! Such a challenging course, we all finished smoothly… Congrats to @stangesurfboards 🥈 place AG & our matriarch placed 🥉 in her 70-79 AG 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 My legs felt really heavy but I was able to do a final kick at the end. Solid training day 💪🏽😉 Watching my family laughing, joking and smiling…priceless. Being outdoors, feeling cold and getting soaked 🌧️ going back on the course, just to make sure everyone is okay. Such a good day…
#choosestrong #dtw #passgapandbury #trailrace #verdugo10k taken in Verdugo Mountains 10K Trail Run & Hike by @trailmexrunner

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Sunday Runday with @nginathompson and @nicki_marie_006 ⛰️ Challenging descents, rolling the ankles, allergic skin reaction on the legs and repeat ascent 🫣 Not gonna lie, I had my doubts and negative head space. I knew I had to complete MY task and work efficiently. Thankful for my training partners for helping me with the techy-gps. Now I know how not to get lost and get back! 💪🏽💜🏃🏻‍♀️ Yeah…it was fun🤗🪻🦋🪨🧗🏻🥪 by @trailmexrunner

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Sunday Sunrise 0500 hrs 🌌 We beat the heat and “0” 🐍 snakes! Today I learned that I can push a little harder, just kept moving forward. This was by far, the fastest I’ve completed this loop. Thanks everyone for the “Haulin” pace 🤪 Didn’t want to get too far behind! Felt great overall & I’m glad we didn’t get super baked 🌞 Woowhoo we got some GOOD PR’s! 💥💥💥 taken in Malibu Creek State Park by @trailmexrunner

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Long run Sunday ☀️🌊⛰️🌼 Always more fun with a pack 🏃🏼🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️ Early morning start at 0600 hrs & fog. It got a little hot but the views are pretty amazing, so lush and yellow blooms 🙌🏽 Thank you @stangesurfboards @nginathompson & Nicole! The struggle bus party 👊🏽 #choosestrong #dtw #passgapandbury 😝 even if it’s the last mile @nginathompson taken in Crystal Cove State Park by @trailmexrunner

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Ray Miller Trailhead about 16+ miles and 2500ft elevation gain. It was gorgeous out, very green and wildflower galore… Today was hard but I knew I wanted to get the work done. I didn’t complain about my feet 👣 hurting from standing all day at work or sore from strength training… I know I WANT to do my homework to finish my races. I’ve been racing and training long enough to remind myself to work on “mindset” 🧠😉 Thus my new mantra/song by Cypress Hill ~ I Ain’t Going Out Like That 👊🏽 Right?! JonJon @stangesurfboards 🤭😜 We love this 🏃🏼🏃🏻‍♀️ taken in Ray Miller Trail, Point Mugu State Park, Malibu, Ca by @trailmexrunner

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