Wow, it is here. All the fun and excitement has started. Seeing a lot of people I know already and there’s a lot going on! Chamonix has really filled up fast. I’ll want to be a part of as much as I can but also will need to save my energy for the race. I’m […]
I can’t believe I’ve been here for 3 weeks already, and that I’ve got a week (or less) til race day. I find myself wishing for more time, or time back after having to take it easy the first week due to the ankle injury and getting COVID – both of which I’m mostly recovered […]
Well, as you can imagine, Thursday was a day off after the epic day we had on Wednesday. My coach was a little surprised at me extending a bit more than planned especially given my recent bout with COVID and recovering from my ankle sprain. And she was probably right – it was a risk […]
This morning I woke up maybe slightly dehydrated but otherwise thinking “I’m testing negative today!” Wide awake by 7am, I rolled out of bed and took another antigen test. Nope. A bit of a bummer, but what does that really mean? CDC guidelines say I no longer need to isolate after 5 days. But we’re […]
Feeling good today. Once again, no symptoms though have a occasional cough. The Garmin metrics are trending back in the right direction. Decided it was worth an antigen test as I’m starting to anxious. Botched the test by putting too many drops. But I could see the T line was there. Oh well, I guess […]
Day 4 of COVID. The first two days I had pretty minor symptoms and only a slight sore throat. Friday I did wake up with a bit more of a head compression and was in bed most of the day. I had no problem getting up but would quickly get tired and retreat back to […]
Since Chris left Chamonix following Marathon du Mont Blanc she’s been adamant about me masking from the time I arrive at SFO til I arrive at the chalet in Chamonix. She didn’t want me taking the Mountain Drop Off shuttle, and while here I am to avoid crowded places (“no Aiguille du Midi!”). No one […]
On July 29, 2022, I arrived in Chamonix to meet my friends Mike and Usha to spend an entire month with them to experience life in this beautiful area. Yes, the primary focus is in participating and completing UTMB, but beyond the trails and training, we hope to really enjoy everything we can – food, […]