Summer's Bounty (second in gardening
series; some running content) |
August 12 |
Trying to Outwit the Wildlife (third in
gardening series; minimal running content) |
August 17 |
The Fruits of Our Labor: Saga of the Peaches
(last in gardening series) |
August 18 |
Tribute to an Ultra Lab |
August 31 |
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Fall Training & Races: |
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Updated Race and Travel Plans |
September 9 |
Training Update |
September 11 |
Stuff Happens: An Ode to Adaptability |
September 15 |
Update on Several Journey Runs (+
addendum 9-30-08) |
September 18 |
Hinson Lake 24-Hour Ultra Classic (race
date: Sept. 27-28) |
October 2 |
Self-Critique of Our Race/What's
Next?/Volunteering at Grindstone 100 |
October 6 |
New River Trail 50K: Introduction to the Race |
October 9 |
New River Trail 50K: Race Report |
October 13 |
Crisis of Confidence |
October 14 |
Regaining My Perspective: Getting a Grip |
October 18 |
Strength Through Struggle, Part I: Why Be
Normal? |
October 24 |
Strength Through Struggle, Part II: Seasons of
Life |
October 25 |
Masochists 'R' Us: Preparing for the MMTR 50-Miler |
October 30 |
Mountain Masochist Race Report |
November 7 |
Expanding Our Vision: Roanoke's Stunning New Art
Museum |
November 10 |
Catching Up on the Eve of Our Departure
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November 17 |
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Winter Travelogue from the Southwest: Texas |
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A New Adventure Begins: On the Road to Texas |
November 20 |
Fort Hood, TX, Part 1: Fun at Belton Lake Outdoor
Recreation Area |
November 30 |
Fort Hood, Part 2: Our Excursions to the Main Post
(+ more BLORA photos) |
November 30 |
From Roots to Rocks: Howdy from Huntsville State
Park |
December 4 |
Training Update: Exploring the Trails at Huntsville State Park |
December 4 |
Introduction to the Sunmart Races & Pre-race
Activities |
December 5 |
Success at Sunmart: the Race & Post-race
Activities |
December 6 |
Defining Success: Post-race Thoughts |
December 7 |
San Antonio, All Dressed Up for the Holidays
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December 8 |
Summer at Seven, Winter at One |
December 11 |
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Phoenix, AZ area: |
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Seasons Greetings from Estrella Mountain Regional Park
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December 26 |
Behind the Scenes at Across the Years (ATY) |
December 27 |
Show Time! The Runners Arrive for ATY |
December 28 |
ATY Day 1: Jim & 78 Other Runners Take to the
Track |
December 29 |
ATY Day 2: Jim Toughs Out Another Day |
December 30 |
ATY Day 3: Sue's Turn to Run |
December 31 |
ATY Triumphs & Tributes: The Finish and Awards Brunch
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Jan. 1, 2009 |
(more ATY photos are on our
Picasa
site) |
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Coming up in the 2009 journal: reports
from our other winter ultras (Ghost Town, Rocky
Raccoon, Mississippi 50) and a continuing travelogue from AZ, NM, TX,
and the Gulf Coast. |
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