Kepler Runner

CJ // 27 // Jacksonville Aspiring Ultra Runner and obsessed with positivity, space, and running. Training for my first Marathon in November. Space Coast here we come!

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Signed up for my first ultra!

It’s official. I’ll be running in Fort Clinch 50 in March of next year and the Yeti 100 in September of next year. Crazy enough, Fort Clinch 50 falls around my birthday so i’ll be considering it my birthday run. 

Last year for my birthday I had went on a 5 day backpacking adventure in the Smokey Mountains so i looks like this adventuring thing on birthdays is going to stick. 

The Yeti 100 came about because I asked my friend if she wanted to join me on the Fort Clinch 50 and she said she would if I did the Yeti 100 with her. The Yeti 100 is a perfect first time 100 or if you’re looking for a sub-24. The course is easily accessible by crews and spectators and is nestled in between the rolling hills of Virginia in the nations only national scenic rails to trail. 2018 is going to be a rather exciting running year! 

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Took on Ragnar Trail Relay Ultra in my panda hat. 31 miles of speedy panda through the woods. 

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Wanted to give a shout out to this gorgeous book called ‘Grand Trail’ by Frederic Berg.

Grand Trail shares the stunning beauty and raw emotions of ultrarunning, paying tribute to the passion and splendor of the sport and lifestyle. Filled with powerful photographs and intimate stories, Grand Trail portrays ultramarathon champions and their extraordinary world.

I bought 4 copies to hand out to my trail running team a few back. 

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A nice and cozy finish line where you were rewarded with apple pie and nice coffee mug :D 

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This was the furthest my running partner has ever ran and she gutted it out like a champ. Proud of her! We are both training for the Ragnar trail run in Atlanta in April. 

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Wouldn’t know it, but there is a gator near by. ^^; 

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Roughly 2 miles in and got to meet the rising sun <3 

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Not that big of a fan of the double track, but it’s good for the first few miles of any trail race I’d say. 

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The start of the Angry Tortoise 25K/50K trail race. It ended up being a lot colder than expecting...funny how that keeps happening. 

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My running kit for the Angry Tortoise 25K over the weekend. God bless trail running and the trail running community. It was such an awesome time! Pictures incoming! 

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So I ended up having to take my Hoka's back. Unfortunately my running style requires a bit more support and any run over 5 miles hurt my feet and made the run feel rather uncomfortable. It's a shame because this is one REALLY comfortable shoe and if I could buy a pair for simply walking and everyday use, I would. I ended up taking them back for a pair of Saucony which aren't as comfortable but offer more stability. Hopefully these work out.