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Visit my website at https://rebekahtrittipoe.com if you are interested in building better teams!Rebekah Trittipoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14317015166448407967noreply@blogger.comBlogger315125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411028237459709692.post-71345864548573468682023-11-26T17:29:00.000-05:002023-11-26T17:29:26.057-05:00Gratitude for step after step<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6NiUc-H2wSiqLt6CS0lOLmmvRhV-yjmJSgt_D0lgjYkitfxIiaXoqAYsUfvd102xiZRitZYcpuEBNm0xVpn_zASNRHzBdNJpzGQ1wzAGShTrCfMx1iTOcJrfyCml55JJ8xPxUG5DgI3XFL4St89fl_QijvmzxYOmM5DmSQjyeaGbBXfxHwcMi6RstZshO/s4032/IMG_5511.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6NiUc-H2wSiqLt6CS0lOLmmvRhV-yjmJSgt_D0lgjYkitfxIiaXoqAYsUfvd102xiZRitZYcpuEBNm0xVpn_zASNRHzBdNJpzGQ1wzAGShTrCfMx1iTOcJrfyCml55JJ8xPxUG5DgI3XFL4St89fl_QijvmzxYOmM5DmSQjyeaGbBXfxHwcMi6RstZshO/w240-h320/IMG_5511.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div>On a whim, I signed up for a race that was a mere seven days away. A 6-hour timed race, it sounded so, well, short--at least compared to a 24-hour race. And why not? On race day I would be a month out from a 24-hour event and two weeks shy of a 25-mile mountain race. Even though my weekly mileage could hardly be called "training," a pavement run through a park seemed like a swell idea for the Saturday after Thanksgiving.<p></p><p>Not wanting to make the 1:45 drive in the wee hours, an inexpensive hotel room the night before was the perfect way to relax with the Hallmark channel broadcasting predictable yet soul-soothing Christmas movies. I felt wonderfully relaxed and at ease, sleeping better than expected.</p><p>Lest you think this a typical race report, that is not my intent. That said, the facts are simple. It was a chilly 27 degrees at the start, never breaking 42 through race's end. The course was a 1.34 blacktopped ramble through an idyllic community park: playgrounds, duck pond, Little Leauge field, large pool, and even a rideable miniature train and track. The field of competitors was small (about 40) but there was an ever-increasing number of citizens walking dogs, exercising, and enjoying the holiday scenes set up<br /> around the park.</p><p>My goal was as simple as the facts: keep moving for the duration, run smart, and be grateful for what I could do rather than what I used to be able to do. Oh, and one other thing: smile.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLv6an5u-IbfAAfFaOQcfJII4CjvcZNvsK0MAv5vJu37OxHmkCTzrOLplrApnavEp9WTruoGjgNcOQxoM-CR3V_4UsEYL0wT26vpNMXkV6dm0tUjFogjMu_9BplSrRjktdAFUIA5NarcFHB2RYuzejlpbSfkY14C6hWwkJP1hx5sB9POtt4U0DTq8Qk_MX/s4032/IMG_5513.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLv6an5u-IbfAAfFaOQcfJII4CjvcZNvsK0MAv5vJu37OxHmkCTzrOLplrApnavEp9WTruoGjgNcOQxoM-CR3V_4UsEYL0wT26vpNMXkV6dm0tUjFogjMu_9BplSrRjktdAFUIA5NarcFHB2RYuzejlpbSfkY14C6hWwkJP1hx5sB9POtt4U0DTq8Qk_MX/s320/IMG_5513.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Given my training (or lack thereof), I knew my legs would take a pounding. Therefore, I was smart in being mindful of maintaining form with small, almost shuffling steps, shoulders back, and hips rotated slightly forward. My pace was guarded and conservative, chatting freely with friends on the first several laps. After that, I primarily ran solo, taking in the views, greeting puppies and people along the way. And yes, I smiled. A lot.<p></p><p>At the two-hour mark, I had covered a little over 11 miles. Could I maintain that pace for another four hours? So far, it felt fairly easy and the time short. I tried not to focus on a mileage goal but have to admit that a 50K in six hours would certainly be a nice accomplishment.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGsCVUr6_wzVA8JZ3PBCOqX0F0lniA6fkX3UFGy5CCHZP_-NratqfgaTn2eoT0Wh8d4_34pTuxLE0SmC1uRbG09HKe1SXmfwN6t6aoNjbbsa3xUzSB9f7gkvXpP1kkC7foYhghbNDolCrVwRF4h8Z-5pc4eb29cOSFBymyS8gDt1lV5R5fpa2KWgTaPmjs/s2436/IMG_5518.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2436" data-original-width="1125" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGsCVUr6_wzVA8JZ3PBCOqX0F0lniA6fkX3UFGy5CCHZP_-NratqfgaTn2eoT0Wh8d4_34pTuxLE0SmC1uRbG09HKe1SXmfwN6t6aoNjbbsa3xUzSB9f7gkvXpP1kkC7foYhghbNDolCrVwRF4h8Z-5pc4eb29cOSFBymyS8gDt1lV5R5fpa2KWgTaPmjs/w185-h400/IMG_5518.jpeg" width="185" /></a></div>Within two more hours, 21 miles had been covered. I was a bit concerned when the lap keeper inquisitively asked on one of my passes through the start-finish, "What lap are you on?" My heart dropped along with any confidence I had that my laps were being accurately recorded. Oh well. I still had my Coros watch which has proved in the past to be fairly accurate. I continued on with the goal of being steady, smart, and smiling.<p></p><p>As time slipped away, I was pleasantly surprised that covering 31 miles was within reach. However, there could be no lolly-gagging. Pushing on the last couple of laps before time ran out, my heart rate rose along with the determination to finish well. Helen, a good friend caught me on the last lap, asking if I was in the lead. I honestly did not know. There was another girl who had passed me on one lap but I passed her back on the last lap. I had no idea where she was. But it was a choice to not allow myself to become distracted with that which I could not control. The only thing I could control was doing my best to the very end.</p><p>Helen pulled away a time or two, leaving me to catch up. Even on the final downhill to the finish, my freight train breathing was proof of how hard I was trying to get and stay even with her. We crossed the imaginary line between the cones shoulder to shoulder. It was 5:58 and change. Because I had promised myself to be in motion the entire time, I continued to walk until my watch struck 6:00. My mileage? 31.15.</p><p>I smiled and was pleased.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCIAlq-UEUEHxQFvILHcaSHkhSz3qo1Td6gNW73x3JfVQoE6DsQ8qPNxs3rS2jQBnhrN2TzUxf9bNLDy0N5b1DhJarrdRVrR0vUECnTTsFBJram8ebXz3sG_yeEGe7ExuxwTQQZobuRNZ6nbFUSPIUB-EfKHhVMeC4dFAWBxw-rN8Lde7cIfcUCRczWgiF/s4032/IMG_5516.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCIAlq-UEUEHxQFvILHcaSHkhSz3qo1Td6gNW73x3JfVQoE6DsQ8qPNxs3rS2jQBnhrN2TzUxf9bNLDy0N5b1DhJarrdRVrR0vUECnTTsFBJram8ebXz3sG_yeEGe7ExuxwTQQZobuRNZ6nbFUSPIUB-EfKHhVMeC4dFAWBxw-rN8Lde7cIfcUCRczWgiF/s320/IMG_5516.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Awarded third place for the women, I added a cool plaque, medal, and running store gift certificate to my takeaways. But with results still not posted, I am unsure of the official standings and a little leery of their accuracy. Nevertheless, I can honestly say, "I really don't care." <p></p><p>I am grateful for what I could do. By my watch, I covered 31.15 miles in six hours. I did my best with what I had to work with. I made smart decisions in terms of pace, hydration, and calories. I never had a slump, amazed at how quickly the time went by. I remained positive the whole race and actually enjoyed the process of putting one foot in front of the other.</p><p>It was a good day and I am better for it.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Rebekah Trittipoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14317015166448407967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411028237459709692.post-71981845655076618462023-11-04T21:50:00.006-04:002023-11-09T15:23:44.842-05:00Still learning lessons after all those miles<p> In the aftermath of my third 24-hour race, I am recoiling a bit. The phrase, <a href="https://www.irunfar.com/a-discourse-on-freedom" target="_blank">"There is dignity in completion,"</a> written by ultrarunning great and philosopher, <a href="https://sabrinalittle.com/" target="_blank">Sabrina Little</a>, is running a circuitous route through my gray matter. I am bothered by it--and somewhat embarrassed--that I stopped approximately two hours and five minutes short of the 24-hour mark. Why? Why did I decide to bag the effort with time remaining on the clock? It's complicated but at the same time quite simple.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpqoWspjW4Xojjnm1jAgQivdf6rVGCo5v8GygLvJjcqijgomzdHvWV8I1HMPab0pM-z4DqgEFSoF4vdZCq9K6YeQkxPKYvA0InOQuG2_Oa959V8wnNts-4cbZbvgei32xYHMkD2IwkmVpE3FWnhqoH_YZGjmjDAJwl0DeLLihgTBripkmb31tlfaLFGA2F/s4032/IMG_5330.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpqoWspjW4Xojjnm1jAgQivdf6rVGCo5v8GygLvJjcqijgomzdHvWV8I1HMPab0pM-z4DqgEFSoF4vdZCq9K6YeQkxPKYvA0InOQuG2_Oa959V8wnNts-4cbZbvgei32xYHMkD2IwkmVpE3FWnhqoH_YZGjmjDAJwl0DeLLihgTBripkmb31tlfaLFGA2F/s320/IMG_5330.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div>Sabrina also put digital pen to paper to say <a href="https://www.irunfar.com/patience-wears-sneakers" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"Patience is the virtue of remaining in difficulty."</span></a> If I understand that concept correctly, there is an embedded implication that not choosing to remain in the difficulty is a sign of impatience, a not-so-virtuous marker of sub-optimal character. So yikes. It's a little disconcerting to contemplate the extent of my failing. Here's the backstory.<p></p><p>With no pressure-producing cut-off designations, the timed races (eg. 24 hrs) hold a certain appeal as I get older and much, much slower. There is no possibility of being forced to stop at an aid station because of failure to arrive on time. And in fact, there is no expectation by race management of traversing an established number of miles. Rather, each runner gets to select their own pace and distance covered.</p><p>I went into this race with less than optimal training. In fact, I'm not sure my preparation (or lack thereof) even qualifies as training. The demands of my day job leave me chronically exhausted, spending 10-13 hours, sometimes more, seldom less, daily away from home. Understanding that lack of time is often an excuse, it is an unfortunate reality that impacts my desire and physical stamina.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVfTmbW9oebgNanfdrXcyqV9LQA34eb9N5dqlQpeLCXLxZLsyp33MDh8NHb_Awe8tFiDA3IJm7vBoUJzwDi_MM74wW0-EJ2tO8Ub7u0hlzm5yFLeuWZagU0V8B4SCOXo0m9RzkQw5eexagi5NJWaZpImOFIcUh8h3hTUCxYuWeE_Gvf8gTBt0bE38H4oHI/s4032/IMG_5339.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVfTmbW9oebgNanfdrXcyqV9LQA34eb9N5dqlQpeLCXLxZLsyp33MDh8NHb_Awe8tFiDA3IJm7vBoUJzwDi_MM74wW0-EJ2tO8Ub7u0hlzm5yFLeuWZagU0V8B4SCOXo0m9RzkQw5eexagi5NJWaZpImOFIcUh8h3hTUCxYuWeE_Gvf8gTBt0bE38H4oHI/s320/IMG_5339.jpeg" width="240" /></a></p>Nonetheless, I was looking forward to a weekend away from my normal routine. I took a vacation day on either side of the weekend to revel in alone time. And of course, I would have plenty of solo time to reflect on significant (and not so significant) contemplations on Saturday and into Sunday as I circled the prescribed 2.25-mile loop over and over again.<p></p><p>By 8:00 AM Saturday I was on the way, along with 91 other participants in this inaugural event: the Greensprings 24 HR. Even with low miles coming into the race, the first several laps felt easy. It was rather surprising how quickly I was engulfed in a bubble of solitude, racers spreading out and friend groups chatting among themselves. I was content to be silent, gliding along smooth, wide trails dotted with planked footbridges constructed with seamless approaches and exits. </p><p>The day warmed quickly into the mid-80s. With the exception of the 200-yard approach to and from the electronic timing pad, the course meandered through the forest, the tree canopy allowing only dappled sunlight to reach my shoulders. Along one arm of the rectangular-ish, clockwise course, houses could be seen not far from the course. How lucky those homeowners were living so close to these well-maintained trails! Then it was a right turn onto a short stretch before another right turn onto more of the same: sweet, wide trail and planked footbridges across low laying areas, this stretch sans houses.</p><p> Once the trail hit a paved path, we took another turn to the right before merging onto a massive 20-foot wide elevated wooden bridge that disappeared around a corner some 400 yards ahead. We turned right again, before reaching the bridge's end. Now, a swamp appeared on either side, leading to another bridge, this one long, narrow, and winding. The runner was awarded with sweeping views of trees punctuating the surface, birds soaring overhead, and a cacophony of croaking and chirping. It was another right turn after the bridge and a mere football field length of trail before a turn to the left, climbing the only hill on the course, around a huge evergreen, and across the field to cross the timing mat.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0NGp5lUQRqmC5m_rTudR_a1OF0k5xaNIu-P1c6DT6eiapY8HRzGzJ4XYC5B3OSXwqx37G4LgM20b2BX3tlV5yTqTeMxSnuuLzvd6S-BmdjH4gLkMRwuUVk0kvQvQLxCysyfnRtVU9T74iDm4mTjvftyya1uwAXu0re5Me0w4yXcw9T5NG4ZrwK19Hf6H/s4032/IMG_5335.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0NGp5lUQRqmC5m_rTudR_a1OF0k5xaNIu-P1c6DT6eiapY8HRzGzJ4XYC5B3OSXwqx37G4LgM20b2BX3tlV5yTqTeMxSnuuLzvd6S-BmdjH4gLkMRwuUVk0kvQvQLxCysyfnRtVU9T74iDm4mTjvftyya1uwAXu0re5Me0w4yXcw9T5NG4ZrwK19Hf6H/s320/IMG_5335.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div>As the day gave way to dusk, I was content to run some, walk some, counting steps to keep my mind occupied and feet moving. Two young women, always running side-by-side and looking effortless as they laughed their way down the trail, passed me like I was standing still. (In fact, they passed me ten times all together.) Nonetheless, they were kind and encouraging to this 66-year old runner, the three of us enjoying these brief but predictable interchanges. (For fear of a spoiler alert, they ended up with a little over 100 miles in the 24 hour period.)<br /><p></p><p>As the clock struck midnight at the16-hour mark, smaller numbers of runners maintained their 2.25-mile trek. The race organization, in an effort to encourage participants of any experience level to tackle the course, had advertised special awards for significant milestones: 50 miles, 100K, 75 miles, and 100 miles. If the dwindling number of tents in the open field were any indication, more than a few runners chose to retire from their efforts, pleased with meeting personal goals.<br /></p><p>Sometime in the wee hours, I found myself fighting the urge to close my eyes and give in to the serious head-bobbing and sleep-walking stagger. The remedy was to talk to God--out loud--about all sorts of things. Prayers of thanksgiving, protection and salvation for family and friends, and for wisdom and guidance escaped my lips and rose to the heavens. It was the personal revival I desperately needed.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXkyXcgYiT0NdVudem40-xlSubbItxEoULG-X6cWbBp_pVCjl_aSehyObbYQV1B48bEsdwIZljJmPVi7gYNlpWi1Ysw3xN_NZC3l_MUCZpqY4xsu_YtcuePoEgdKvZkUYITXfdK9YhFrb4zeymVEX7groXFfo-Ll0xbpkjWeG99qMh_Hh77In5gfhfOmRn/s4032/IMG_5349.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXkyXcgYiT0NdVudem40-xlSubbItxEoULG-X6cWbBp_pVCjl_aSehyObbYQV1B48bEsdwIZljJmPVi7gYNlpWi1Ysw3xN_NZC3l_MUCZpqY4xsu_YtcuePoEgdKvZkUYITXfdK9YhFrb4zeymVEX7groXFfo-Ll0xbpkjWeG99qMh_Hh77In5gfhfOmRn/s320/IMG_5349.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div>Despite the uplift of spirit, my feet kept me grounded. I could feel significant blisters. But more than that, my orthopedically-impaired feet felt as though someone had taken a hammer to them. Additionally, the O'Dark 0400 hour brought on a disturbing sensation. A sharp, transient, but recurring twinge in my left chest ushered in some concern and prompted continued prayers for wisdom and good sense. Having heart disease, a stent for a partially occluded coronary artery, and an implanted loop recorder, there was reason to be suspect. The sharp pain was not new. I had felt it a few times in the last couple months. However, it was never really associated with other foreboding symptoms of shortness of breath, arm pain, and the proverbial elephant sitting on the chest. My theory was that the loop recorder implanted three years ago had migrated from its original position and was somehow responsible for what I was feeling. At least, that's where the pain seemed to be located. Still, I wasn't sure and didn't want to be stupid. It was a predicament that required deep thinking.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkcnEFwhZ_QDnUgDxV6Djo83BHxkJz57gnhtCgJWTKJNcXbhH_MamPIx4v9UvDniIzSWsNY3b0peOsVwbHNlSaEsThIYed3D2C2KM6Ke8oJlMb_vAZTIwZqIJeNvFwJEwj3_fBrAZiCWjaeixizpZkLQdVvgBRHq2Ig0LcE7UrwKSpjgPpnuRUglMUntwo/s4032/IMG_5350.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkcnEFwhZ_QDnUgDxV6Djo83BHxkJz57gnhtCgJWTKJNcXbhH_MamPIx4v9UvDniIzSWsNY3b0peOsVwbHNlSaEsThIYed3D2C2KM6Ke8oJlMb_vAZTIwZqIJeNvFwJEwj3_fBrAZiCWjaeixizpZkLQdVvgBRHq2Ig0LcE7UrwKSpjgPpnuRUglMUntwo/s320/IMG_5350.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p>Unfortunately, the full moon that lit up the night failed to light up a clear solution as I continued my now long walk in the woods. Rather, I was conflicted, calculating the time of day and miles to go. I was over 50 miles and had eclipsed 100K as well. Should I stop now? No. I would continue. The least amount of miles I would accept was 75 come hell or high water. Less seemed too wimpy. The sharp pain continued to come and go but wasn't getting worse. Perhaps it was a good thing that my aching feet called out louder.</p><p>With decision made, I trudged on. Three well-placed benches coaxed me to spend an occasional half minute with feet off the ground. It was sweet but short-lived relief. Though I would get no where fast if I stayed longer, I relished my solitude in the darkness and the ever-present hoot owls sounding out their night-time songs. When I finally crossed the line marking 75.3 miles, the emotional struggle was as real as the physical. I hit my goal established when the mystery chest pain reared it's ugly head but fell short of the 85-90 mile mark I had secretly established prior to the race. What to do? <br /></p><p>I was undoubtedly conflicted. I analyzed the positions of the other women with the timing guy. I was in 4th place with no chance of catching 3rd should I continue and no chance of 5th catching me even if I stopped. I had already gone further than any women north of 40 yrs old. I was in 10th position overall. Maybe it wasn't a bad idea to stop. Or was it? Should I even care about my position in the race if I was just seeing how far I could go? Was I making a providentially prudent decision based on wisdom and sound judgement or one that merely removed me from my temporary suffering?</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWBdFCHUPS5HEAEXAqxb6n5EDMQ5E8bK3XcWGByc5XC3Ad1pZHi-gFlfgtIy1ogJoInZTMiFIffAALYPrQsXTf-A3qZ9MRfUQiEjoeQVfBTpVob8IaFqaMuWhwmIvmhCToQ_S-SlPHMANK3KwHtKB1tLnGGd4hmNSbpioa9lWTtXHN-cwQFwNOiKBnB2k-/s4032/IMG_5353.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWBdFCHUPS5HEAEXAqxb6n5EDMQ5E8bK3XcWGByc5XC3Ad1pZHi-gFlfgtIy1ogJoInZTMiFIffAALYPrQsXTf-A3qZ9MRfUQiEjoeQVfBTpVob8IaFqaMuWhwmIvmhCToQ_S-SlPHMANK3KwHtKB1tLnGGd4hmNSbpioa9lWTtXHN-cwQFwNOiKBnB2k-/s320/IMG_5353.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div>I eased into my chair near the sole aid station and drew in a deep breath. There was no twinging in my chest as I sat but my feet were incredibly painful. Glancing at the clock, even at a snail's pace I could end with at least 80 miles by the 24-hour mark. My mind was reeling. I didn't want to risk a heart attack, as improbable as I thought it to be. Shoot. Even David Horton, ultrarunning legend and now cyclist, recently had enough sense to get himself to the hospital when he had chest pain while riding his bike, though shortness of breath and heaviness accompanied his pain.Turns out, he was having a heart attack and ended up buying himself a stent. So, there was that to consider. It took me another five minutes to decide I would call it a day, smiling when I posed for my 75 mile award.<br /><p></p><p>Let me be honest. I felt no dignity of completion. I choose to live no longer in my difficulty. I was not patient enough to take one more step followed by multiple more steps until the clock told me to stop.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL2a8KEKXispU0lPFCiTHe0hCSBXhtZ0Kkz7_2HIMV6PTge6ro2S9ujASGeAVbgz3voHcFpqVkpaiH2w-BwlXKof8Yj1bIN-SBBmgFPGwL170iMDxUpHJBipW7tET3diQodaXFXyy9p6dLaGG2GwUt8E5yUonZ9D0mz4JFvKAdmFI3-8PL8ttQEax6IkxB/s4032/IMG_5355.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL2a8KEKXispU0lPFCiTHe0hCSBXhtZ0Kkz7_2HIMV6PTge6ro2S9ujASGeAVbgz3voHcFpqVkpaiH2w-BwlXKof8Yj1bIN-SBBmgFPGwL170iMDxUpHJBipW7tET3diQodaXFXyy9p6dLaGG2GwUt8E5yUonZ9D0mz4JFvKAdmFI3-8PL8ttQEax6IkxB/s320/IMG_5355.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>We are often rewarded clarity in retrospect. I'm still waiting for that moment. But for now, I am leaning toward the conclusion that I should have continued until time ran out. Surely, for as much pain as my feet gave me, they would not have fallen off or been permanently injured had I continued. And, I honestly believe that the twinges in my chest were related to the position of the inserted device rather than an indication of ischemia and impending doom.<br /><p></p><p>So what do I do now? Recovery has been very easy which makes me doubt my decision all the more. But there are no do-overs. The only option now is to accept my decision, understand it, and work on becoming more virtuous, willing to be patient enough to remain in difficulty. </p><p>Let there be dignity in completion next time around.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Rebekah Trittipoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14317015166448407967noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411028237459709692.post-20668986310576540652023-10-12T13:00:00.001-04:002023-10-12T13:00:43.921-04:00A box of memories<p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Who
knew that a simple box found in the attic could produce such a flood of
memories?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVc0kFhPajg6BWctr4gAQm_gJCfcGeA_hUrgqI1u31p6gBAfdEJRhtVdx6FKFd0GfxCvyNoJjDro4s4k0kHz_MmZ3VBkkGwttCnh2A8udtjX5RrohTLOc738WLKwVzLHBL6CLdg2uJ6yWvW1aaB6oVBAr_Yg5ue0eajcUt3ooHQtIjxH9Py3Y1nFytWj6p/s4032/medtronic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVc0kFhPajg6BWctr4gAQm_gJCfcGeA_hUrgqI1u31p6gBAfdEJRhtVdx6FKFd0GfxCvyNoJjDro4s4k0kHz_MmZ3VBkkGwttCnh2A8udtjX5RrohTLOc738WLKwVzLHBL6CLdg2uJ6yWvW1aaB6oVBAr_Yg5ue0eajcUt3ooHQtIjxH9Py3Y1nFytWj6p/s320/medtronic.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="background: white;"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">But there it was on the dining room, hauled down
from the attic by my husband. The tape was brown with age and scribbled on the
lid was the word "coins," indicative of what had been stored within.
It had been decades since I laid eyes on that box.</span></span><br style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); line-height: inherit !important;" />
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">Back in the day, we opened many of those </span></span></span><a data-attribute-index="0" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/medtronic/" style="border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold); line-height: inherit !important; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); overflow-wrap: normal; padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none); touch-action: manipulation; vertical-align: var(--artdeco-reset-base-vertical-align-baseline);"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Medtronic</span></a><span style="background: white; font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);"> Intersept filtered cardiotomy reservoir
boxes as we prepared for cardiopulmonary bypass. It was integral to providing
safe and effective cardiovascular support for our patients back in the 1980s.</span></span><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); line-height: inherit !important;" />
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">I miss those days when the rush of an emergency
case sent boxes and packaging flying in every direction. I miss the camaraderie
between members of our heart team that made our work smooth, efficient, and
pleasant. I miss the constant effort to improve our practice through
evidence-based research. And yet, here I am, not having slapped the wall plate
to open wide those operating room doors for the last 17 years or so.</span></span><br style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); line-height: inherit !important;" />
<br style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); line-height: inherit !important;" />
<span style="background: white;"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">But as much as I miss all those things, my 25
years of clinical practice prepared me for what followed: teacher, athletic
coach, athletic chaplain, mentor, career coach, consultant, author, and speaker.</span></span><br style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); line-height: inherit !important;" />
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">I am reminded that my identity is not in WHAT I
am. My identity rests in WHOSE I am. Each position is of equal importance
because I must reimagine my work as "a mission of service to something
beyond merely our own interests...thinking of work mainly as a means of
self-fulfillment and self-realization slowly crushes a person...and undermines
society itself." (From "Every Good Endeavor" by the late Timothy
Keller)</span></span><br style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); line-height: inherit !important;" />
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">I think fondly about my years inside chilly
operating rooms, working in concert with a team of dedicated professionals.
Nevertheless, from my years of experiencing many facets of life, it is now my
joy to assist students, athletes, coaches, and business professionals in making
the most of whatever their position happens to be because "no task is too
small to hold the immense dignity of work given by God."</span></span></span><o:p></o:p><p></p>Rebekah Trittipoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14317015166448407967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411028237459709692.post-14204214704913803202023-08-30T12:40:00.002-04:002023-08-30T12:50:39.179-04:00Signs<p>Those living out their teen years
in the 60s and 70s will likely remember the hit song by The Five Man Electrical
Band, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9lh7lqZojc">“Signs.”</a> Les
Emmerson, lead singer, reportedly penned the words after a road trip on Route
66 in California. In essence, it was a protest against billboards planted along
the freeway and signs touting “do this, don’t do that” rules and regulations. To
say the song challenged current culture would be an understatement.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS7CZXYGFxHOW4QbMKpS5jJG-37ibg2kGJi44RXr7TxS8qJzdTV1xEnQoMeDikiWF4RQBlb61HdFl5RaxFMlFMuJRzyF0j0Ugefd6n7eWEhYds5iDFZpQHZSBgtrq_V-I8QFgbc6o2r1zJKSvH-HY9sQSJFnny-n2DFxRemqs_9ku9hn63Kze4DtYzUOLG/s315/sign.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="315" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS7CZXYGFxHOW4QbMKpS5jJG-37ibg2kGJi44RXr7TxS8qJzdTV1xEnQoMeDikiWF4RQBlb61HdFl5RaxFMlFMuJRzyF0j0Ugefd6n7eWEhYds5iDFZpQHZSBgtrq_V-I8QFgbc6o2r1zJKSvH-HY9sQSJFnny-n2DFxRemqs_9ku9hn63Kze4DtYzUOLG/w200-h200/sign.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>But is there value in signs? As a
trail runner, I appreciate a well-placed sign that informs me of distance covered
and distance that has yet to be conquered. Even when the news makes me hang my
head at the enormous effort it will take, there is some level of comfort in
knowing what to expect. Knowing lets me calculate time remaining, helps me
manage fluid and calorie intake, and puts into perspective the additional effort
needed to accomplish the task.<o:p></o:p><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Similarly, signs can be valuable
on a trip down the highway. I can gauge when and where to fill up the car or conversely,
empty the bladder. If I get hungry, a sign tells me that food can be had at an
exit 20 miles down the road. If a sudden storm identifies the need for
replacement windshield wipers, a sign is likely to identify a Walmart. And of
course, regarding speed limit signs as regulations rather than mere suggestions
can save me from a ticket.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLTMeiX4MqE2Oze3hY0DV6G8PqXTARhOn0VceHvWpk8Sg-VWjBoOH-JGqlBqmwVi8ZX7sQ5oH-4nhND3ZomCAKllOYId0wxK4cqDqSNbp9aimkDigSHg4iPswKIiQHO7d7BdPFKXCCw3uW7aqEwbocRxL2Z1afnDY6xc-HYwr3Fv9lf5cEpbCrCifMx8M9/s319/keep%20moving.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="158" data-original-width="319" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLTMeiX4MqE2Oze3hY0DV6G8PqXTARhOn0VceHvWpk8Sg-VWjBoOH-JGqlBqmwVi8ZX7sQ5oH-4nhND3ZomCAKllOYId0wxK4cqDqSNbp9aimkDigSHg4iPswKIiQHO7d7BdPFKXCCw3uW7aqEwbocRxL2Z1afnDY6xc-HYwr3Fv9lf5cEpbCrCifMx8M9/w200-h99/keep%20moving.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div>Are signs ever counter-productive
or confusing? You bet they are! When a sign reads, GENUINE FAKE WATCHES, is that a good thing <br />or not? Or what about when a sign that instructs us to take opposite actions: STOP HERE. KEEP MOVING? Or, what if I am asked to perform a task that I am logistically unable to do given my circumstances. Hum. Perplexing, to say the least.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisISjr7KiKmHMSC5-LHrqZ1MSZx2zMbeme8laKhOnAKaAY0VkQQmo_qDouJjqMFm3LIGWA-LUuWKh29KG7QozNguszxWdDftKNCKjqFd9g1YSu_fwinmYUElcICDiFklEFh2qKlNrb43nCB44Ei3BLRh2X87pmKSDYOF12qGcZ407zv4aK1IowGpx3GHAc/s318/phone%20jpg.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="158" data-original-width="318" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisISjr7KiKmHMSC5-LHrqZ1MSZx2zMbeme8laKhOnAKaAY0VkQQmo_qDouJjqMFm3LIGWA-LUuWKh29KG7QozNguszxWdDftKNCKjqFd9g1YSu_fwinmYUElcICDiFklEFh2qKlNrb43nCB44Ei3BLRh2X87pmKSDYOF12qGcZ407zv4aK1IowGpx3GHAc/w200-h99/phone%20jpg.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div><p></p><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">So, how do we deal with all these printed signs and
directives? Do all signs hold the same level of importance? I don’t think so. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Consider the other night when on a mountain run—at night—with a friend. The
sign didn’t say travel on the trail was prohibited due to aggressive bear
activity. We simply were not permitted to camp overnight. Since the sign
was posted back in May when the bears were most active and there had been no
trail talk of recent trouble, we proceeded as normal. I do not believe we were reckless or disobedient. What we were was prudent.</p><p></p></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpN0eRnFOycJzKK3Bq1fiWbkGNk9u02FNikpmWhyiLMmr6kxBZTEMA-8VHsZMiK6J0Kyajjos4bJ1qrFGkst2iNJ-4_9fZTzgKoE-hUISNUUs7deHR1RO6WzH4St8fmwYJd-d88jGxMSmF7exyPUgbJ8vYHKQQEwgR1VPljF5c_wYKjJ4bV7pzkUXIBSEI/s315/bear.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="315" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpN0eRnFOycJzKK3Bq1fiWbkGNk9u02FNikpmWhyiLMmr6kxBZTEMA-8VHsZMiK6J0Kyajjos4bJ1qrFGkst2iNJ-4_9fZTzgKoE-hUISNUUs7deHR1RO6WzH4St8fmwYJd-d88jGxMSmF7exyPUgbJ8vYHKQQEwgR1VPljF5c_wYKjJ4bV7pzkUXIBSEI/w200-h200/bear.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">But why so much talk about signs? They are EVERYWHERE! We
can’t escape them. Some can be vitally important to our safety and
knowledge. And sure, some signs are silly and not thought out well. But here is the
takeaway—at least for me. We must be discerning.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Discernment is a skill that needs to be honed in our daily
lives far beyond reading signs. We need to consider what is not only true but
expedient. What requires our attention and what does not. What edifies rather
than is hurtful. We need to think about how our actions may set off a series of
repercussions and consequences. We need to exhibit self-control and common
sense. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Signs or not, let discernment rule. <o:p></o:p></p></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p>
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Then and for the most part, I stopped trying. Running the long stuff was getting harder with each passing year. It was in 2021 that my Forest Gump moment of "I'm tired. I think I'll go home" caused me to pull out of Yeti 100 at mile 64. What a wuss.</p><p>Near the end of December 2022, I decided to give a 100 another go. My training partner and I picked a race that seemed like a good fit with a generous time limit. Last month I stopped 14 miles short of 100 miles at the rain and rock-ridden <a href="http://rebekahtrittipoe.blogspot.com/2023/03/865-is-not-100.html" target="_blank">Greenbriar 100</a>, a race erroneously touted as non-technical. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih3UruNRZ6VeL688DMV1MS4DV-WABMU1lGGxL0OHkddQtD4loZ7t53QzcbnigqCr3F0vjOQeCMZc8AGFGWXOFXgCnTT-uoMTlwu80xvr5i3mmKVcM6DnxVUFELmuySFkJjaIyHwy5vTBVrFhB06p_3LGXH0Y6aHQE51eXHKhrxF9gz0A123YlooOjIbg/s1280/kim%20in%20car.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih3UruNRZ6VeL688DMV1MS4DV-WABMU1lGGxL0OHkddQtD4loZ7t53QzcbnigqCr3F0vjOQeCMZc8AGFGWXOFXgCnTT-uoMTlwu80xvr5i3mmKVcM6DnxVUFELmuySFkJjaIyHwy5vTBVrFhB06p_3LGXH0Y6aHQE51eXHKhrxF9gz0A123YlooOjIbg/s320/kim%20in%20car.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Within a day of waddling through my front door after the race, I signed up for the C&O Canal 100 as my redemption, slated to be held a slim month after the Greenbriar event. I was sick and tired of failing to achieve a 100-mile completion and the acquisition of a big and bulky belt buckle, the traditional award given for the final step over the finish line. The way I figured, it was now or never. I had trained well over the winter. Why let those efforts go to waste?<p></p><p></p>Kim, my training partner eagerly agreed to be my crew and pacer. With a new Go-Pro in hand, she started recording the event before we even pulled out of her driveway. (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzaUmUfz31E" target="_blank">Video here.</a>) The predicted weather was not good, which proved true pulling into Camp Manidokan, the start, finish, and waypoints along the way. A leaking tent set up in the rain produced an insanely hilarious solution to ensure a chance at a good night's rest,<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/finding-creative-solutions-rebekah-trittipoe-med-ccp-emeritus/?trackingId=ccF55iiDTxaeP17BIzK94A%3D%3D" target="_blank"> described here.</a> It was a soggy mess before we were sent off like a giant herd of turtles infiltrated by a select group of speedy cheetahs. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib54u1RfbjmxFoD7NI1BxXmWIsOjdL-Osas_7k7Cdy3bSQmo52r318LLKMSJVB3BgugT_kH1znS5GlH1DMT65mbkBXEJmjhDipUQ2yfV-Vw4Dtnl7_sDRc9aBgXBa-JY2LlZmxRm6Mj81VwiJtwzXRXmqfmcD8hAnjdusD0sQFrc_i-hPSiGpvVSpaog/s1280/towpath%202.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib54u1RfbjmxFoD7NI1BxXmWIsOjdL-Osas_7k7Cdy3bSQmo52r318LLKMSJVB3BgugT_kH1znS5GlH1DMT65mbkBXEJmjhDipUQ2yfV-Vw4Dtnl7_sDRc9aBgXBa-JY2LlZmxRm6Mj81VwiJtwzXRXmqfmcD8hAnjdusD0sQFrc_i-hPSiGpvVSpaog/s320/towpath%202.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Despite consistent training up through the Greenbriar race, I knew I would not be running the whole time. My relatively low volume of training and the recovery period after those hard 86 miles simply would not allow it. My motto became, "Run a little. Walk a lot." And it worked for the first 60-70 miles. In fact, one young woman with whom I played cat and mouse all day remarked that my methodology seemed to be very effective. She simply could not get away from me even though she was running a lot more than me. That made me smile and maybe even a little smug given that my ultra experience was likely greater in length than the number of years she had been alive. These youngsters!<p></p><p></p><p>There were only two aid stations where crews could meet runners. Kim, always prepared, awaited my arrival wherever possible. She assessed my needs, found the appropriate items, and orchestrated a smooth transition into the coming miles. And, she didn't even seem to mind when she had to handle my sweaty, gross clothes when an outfit swap was necessary. It was nice to see a kind face waiting for me to arrive, no matter what condition I was in.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIjVQBSLq8SHe_11P96_vtzTjA22ejWQQhlNejHlPPLoFhpfygpM9Ybj35QSWtB8t-3_WQDRKdhzPtNKcBJ-orlHD2zu-cXaDePjZBXYgOI4EBnaRmyMsHcSPdk9aJJJ7Bv12ufnc6EIUHaSjj_KJrGhuE1m8ER4fLu6T90jha6LAiSs8B-6R2-au7zA/s1280/river%202.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIjVQBSLq8SHe_11P96_vtzTjA22ejWQQhlNejHlPPLoFhpfygpM9Ybj35QSWtB8t-3_WQDRKdhzPtNKcBJ-orlHD2zu-cXaDePjZBXYgOI4EBnaRmyMsHcSPdk9aJJJ7Bv12ufnc6EIUHaSjj_KJrGhuE1m8ER4fLu6T90jha6LAiSs8B-6R2-au7zA/s320/river%202.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>As the miles piled up, so did the clouds. Though the majority of the day gifted us with pleasant temps and glimpses of sunny skies, it was concerning that forecasters reported incoming storms starting at about 11PM. But I had no power to make the rain come or go (although I did pray it would never come). Hence, all I could do was be intentional to take in the river views, the abandoned locks, and marvel at the toil of the men who dug out the canal by hand back in the 1700s.<p></p><p></p>Once I hit 70 miles, my run-walk strategy turned into a walk-walk plan. Kim joined me for these last 30 miles, filling me in with curious facts about the canal learned from an old guy in the area museum. I talked of the next section of trail, having traversed it all two times before. Even though we were not actually running, we made decent progress, taking a few minutes at aid stations in an attempt to intake palatable calories and fluids. There was no doubt I was getting tired, the miles taking a toll on my digestion and with hands beginning to swell likely due to an electrolyte imbalance. It was imperative that I get a handle on things and figure out the best way forward. I had gone through 50 miles in a little over 11 hours. I knew there was plenty of time to finish in the 30-hour cutoff even if I slowed down even more. Still, the feeling that I was stuck in a time warp getting nowhere fast was becoming disconcerting.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYwOq3RXyUTIRGHYFfAWQAH1bpxxJVMsXYJ5YnThWE0q4r0dZKHzI0fiYvxobvbTh3orHk7sRtyv1WVLe28WN4aoipmgj5aEiIexSDp5cf4V-DFiJCL3sDYqWG_Ss3pbED9fJS9u6BkgsJSVaqXSu-kg70038M-uLGPAGq5V-r7LEIpQQOiEeS5rWcPg/s1280/swollen%20hand.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYwOq3RXyUTIRGHYFfAWQAH1bpxxJVMsXYJ5YnThWE0q4r0dZKHzI0fiYvxobvbTh3orHk7sRtyv1WVLe28WN4aoipmgj5aEiIexSDp5cf4V-DFiJCL3sDYqWG_Ss3pbED9fJS9u6BkgsJSVaqXSu-kg70038M-uLGPAGq5V-r7LEIpQQOiEeS5rWcPg/s320/swollen%20hand.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p>The first raindrops started to fall at about 3:45AM. Sporadic at first, the huge drops quickly turned into a curtain of wetness. We plodded on, thankful we both had waterproof jackets. The distance between aid stations seemed to grow as the rain became ever more intense. We kept walking, wishing first light to come sooner than later.</p><p></p><p>Daylight did come but the rain refused to give up. Inches-deep water pooled along the path. I was struggling more and more with fatigue, temperature regulation, and emotional breakdowns. I heard Kim ask me the same questions and suggest actions that I would have voiced had our roles been reversed. But I knew I was on the edge and had little ability to do more than I was already doing. A couple times all I could do was ugly cry while shuffling forward. I was shivering uncontrollably, teeth literally chattering non-stop. The miles covered relatively quickly earlier in the race now seemed unending. When would the misery end? </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIxL5xbHa9Ae0PVzQljJJynoqFnVshbJpPtXb5xVhDGqBf56B92bTvLtMQw2J3nmdXznijIImp40gqHPPldXY0mPANYC8etSW5QpLGSPy3dE7u8SuQ4O4A9Q6rmx2IQYfOVUUpms7s3aPiNyOln1sFhihTwd5Dz58Wzh8LYdmn0XIpyR0oHNt9e809KQ/s1280/buckle%20and%20sign.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIxL5xbHa9Ae0PVzQljJJynoqFnVshbJpPtXb5xVhDGqBf56B92bTvLtMQw2J3nmdXznijIImp40gqHPPldXY0mPANYC8etSW5QpLGSPy3dE7u8SuQ4O4A9Q6rmx2IQYfOVUUpms7s3aPiNyOln1sFhihTwd5Dz58Wzh8LYdmn0XIpyR0oHNt9e809KQ/s320/buckle%20and%20sign.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>There was no way I would not finish the race. I had invested too much to quit now. Finally, the last turn up the hill and into the camp finish line came into view. But adding insult to injury, the muddy lower trail was impossible for me to navigate alone given zero traction from the bottom of the road shoes I had switched into due to blisters. Kim took me by the hand to steady me as I grabbed for any branch or slim tree trunk I could find. But we made it up the hill, across some gravel, navigating the last push to the finish line ill-defined by a piece of orange marking tape laying across the grass. I stopped at the line, surprised that no race official was there to acknowledge my arrival, no matter how unspectacular. I heard Kim call out. "This is Rebekah. She just finished!" Then, from underneath a nearby canopy, a woman asked me to say my number and a gentleman in a florescent vest came forward to nonchalantly hand me a running cap and the silver belt buckle for which I had run 100 miles. Despondent tears turned to a smile and back into a few joyful tears as Kim took pictures.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglMsMTudrAkNv2i_V44mTSVnoI8B_BaTtbG91JSWB_G_ax8QGZhXg6GC56xHilhyKO_rT_4zavVYmPxI2x7hli_GaNa_OtG9l3vnbPNkAtA52bC5pn6AVF-IK43A6xnd4e2d9gxeasH7rb2kpw6lybm_2HPO2MF8Ipecnpajauty6eIUWct8o1p-2XJw/s1280/buckle.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglMsMTudrAkNv2i_V44mTSVnoI8B_BaTtbG91JSWB_G_ax8QGZhXg6GC56xHilhyKO_rT_4zavVYmPxI2x7hli_GaNa_OtG9l3vnbPNkAtA52bC5pn6AVF-IK43A6xnd4e2d9gxeasH7rb2kpw6lybm_2HPO2MF8Ipecnpajauty6eIUWct8o1p-2XJw/s320/buckle.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p>It was over. The monkey was off my back. I had just completed a self-assigned big task. Now the priority became getting warm. As the hot water in the shower flowed over me, it washed away the accumulated dirt and grime. But my feelings of defeat and insignificance also found their way into the drain. By the mercy of God, He had allowed me to do something special. At 66 years old, I finished the race with two hours to spare. But more importantly, I finished with my mind and body intact, a friend by my side, and with much encouragement along the way.</p><p>Yes, I ran 100 miles for a buckle. . .and it was worth every step!<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><br />Rebekah Trittipoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14317015166448407967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411028237459709692.post-51740469770805836032023-03-27T21:22:00.003-04:002023-03-28T07:54:44.139-04:0085.8 is not 100<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRnp8JjDcTLicSlk0DhxJ0SrRNKGu4lja9_fd32zHsCiLaYwK6gV2HzM75Nl3lVbEAcoNHVSCJPVrAOIqCov-2p7suSySCytbZ-g2ufxeKZwhVDBzmNRV5WyODAXYa7B7fChtgfR8NCZPLu7ma_YIsIOSNHNHfIdKDDU58gos7NFHqIEVmEypkNXkZkg/s2048/start.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRnp8JjDcTLicSlk0DhxJ0SrRNKGu4lja9_fd32zHsCiLaYwK6gV2HzM75Nl3lVbEAcoNHVSCJPVrAOIqCov-2p7suSySCytbZ-g2ufxeKZwhVDBzmNRV5WyODAXYa7B7fChtgfR8NCZPLu7ma_YIsIOSNHNHfIdKDDU58gos7NFHqIEVmEypkNXkZkg/s320/start.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>It was supposed to be my comeback 100. Turns out, it wasn't. Again. (Heavy sigh)<p></p><p>I <a href="http://rebekahtrittipoe.blogspot.com/2021/09/failure-or-transition-or-maybe-both.html" target="_blank">wrote some time ago</a> about my Forest Gump moment at mile 64 of the Yeti 100. I quit, frustrated and tired. After 30 years of training and racing, I concluded that I had enough. I was done with ultras forever. That sentiment, however, didn't stick for very long.<br /></p><p>So I discovered timed races, drawn specifically to the 24-hour format. With no cutoffs and a seemingly less competitive feel, I completed and wrote about two of those events in the last year. The<a href="http://rebekahtrittipoe.blogspot.com/2022/05/run-little-walk-lot.html" target="_blank"> Black Mountain Monster</a> and <a href="http://rebekahtrittipoe.blogspot.com/2022/11/a-walk-in-park-and-pink-finish-line.html" target="_blank">Buffalo Mountain Endurance Run</a> were my first attempts. I figured I would stick with that format for the remainder of my ultra career.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHpB-XctAhXFs2xeg4UYw4YrGun3CSo6yrt5i4CM9Q15ulFzeEEnZK-qJFfAHZ7tOpyiTBV5D6ilPFm4oc0sgvau5U0g2FO2sqAsuhpMzLT3vf7_YeS2ubRIGLeOF0Wf8IgtAvlJzJ_xrGIb1_NOtdW-5dI3f-lyYONQ_r-3juYU4SgYCzY4LSKIdMew/s1280/kim.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHpB-XctAhXFs2xeg4UYw4YrGun3CSo6yrt5i4CM9Q15ulFzeEEnZK-qJFfAHZ7tOpyiTBV5D6ilPFm4oc0sgvau5U0g2FO2sqAsuhpMzLT3vf7_YeS2ubRIGLeOF0Wf8IgtAvlJzJ_xrGIb1_NOtdW-5dI3f-lyYONQ_r-3juYU4SgYCzY4LSKIdMew/s320/kim.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>And then came Kim Weatherford. <br /><p></p><p>I've known Kim, a women 25 years my younger, but never really spent much time with her before the end of last year. Kim did not start running until she joined a group from church in 2011. Those initial steps served to overcome inertia, building in intensity and duration in the next few years. She has built quite the running resume and has a goal of three 100 milers this year alone. Completely taken by mountain trails, her search for cabins tucked away in remote locations marks her real estate ponderings. Kim is kind and encouraging, almost beyond description.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQCtTDDoUVeE83SeOVY1WUevi0HvDhbBr_ZLzAdeHmZUDdNZpG1YyuwoNUPuiwr2_QDCRodfFwmZt53rdGogX6DZKIs1BNmypWORuW-zoNnYlyh4GHikhvqv-722XGIWKzaQwuwk4AWCK9_mbPtmeTLYAjtMNRUmH8sfL8q4CKA1230GCVZnUgzZ2TqQ/s315/kim%20and%20me.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="315" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQCtTDDoUVeE83SeOVY1WUevi0HvDhbBr_ZLzAdeHmZUDdNZpG1YyuwoNUPuiwr2_QDCRodfFwmZt53rdGogX6DZKIs1BNmypWORuW-zoNnYlyh4GHikhvqv-722XGIWKzaQwuwk4AWCK9_mbPtmeTLYAjtMNRUmH8sfL8q4CKA1230GCVZnUgzZ2TqQ/s1600/kim%20and%20me.jpg" width="315" /></a></div>Even though I warned her of being old, slow, and a lot more tentative on technical trails, Kim and I ventured out on a few training runs together and then a couple more. Before I knew it, she had talked me into signing up for the Greenbriar 100 near Boonsboro, MD. The website described the course as <span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>"<span style="background-color: white;">NOT considered overall "technical" HOWEVER . . . there are two sections around 150 yards (each) that some MIGHT consider technical... the</span></i><span style="background-color: white;"><i> entire loop is 'runnable' with no steep or long climbs."</i> With no intermediate cut-offs and a generous 33-hour limit, it sounded like an ideal re-entry race. Shoot. I went 80 miles in</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> 23 hours before stopping at a 24-hour race because I couldn't breathe, walking a lot of it. (Turns out I had Covid.) I figured that if Greenbriar was similarly non-technical, going another 20 miles in 10 more hours would be no problem at all. Greenbriar sounded like the perfect race for me to check off a 100-mile finish in my 30s, 40s, 50s, and now 60s.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">For months, I envisioned sauntering along smooth, forested trails under sunny skies and pleasant temps. But the forecast wasn't quite as encouraging. From the Friday morning of race day through Saturday night, the 90-99% chance of rain and temps in the 40s was not appealing in any way, shape, or form. Sure enough, the rain came down in buckets during breakfast Friday morning. By the time we made our way to the park for the 2 PM start, we were relieved that the rain had at least slowed.</span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWVkTtH_Vkxd6LfnKneHwKIRhKlhW21cO1W-j0f65H8HbfUz7bnvpLDKQ9hqkYEpJ9XzZgzc68kj2WzizQW0AFWxqchkBDEhbyuvBFm7OnRMpNg-XXMdVk4u6sQa1znhBcpeRu8VkHr9IGV_4KqHX_7BbpHVO_vOwhvRuryk4GqDky2qYC4W5fPAJ9ug/s2048/rocks.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWVkTtH_Vkxd6LfnKneHwKIRhKlhW21cO1W-j0f65H8HbfUz7bnvpLDKQ9hqkYEpJ9XzZgzc68kj2WzizQW0AFWxqchkBDEhbyuvBFm7OnRMpNg-XXMdVk4u6sQa1znhBcpeRu8VkHr9IGV_4KqHX_7BbpHVO_vOwhvRuryk4GqDky2qYC4W5fPAJ9ug/s320/rocks.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Our group of 100 milers huddled under the protection of the aid station tent, listening to the animated race director, Kevin Sayers, offer final instructions. Again he said, "This course is NOT technical!" His words were encouraging and I was anxious to begin the journey. I knew if I stayed steady, controlled my emotions, and had no major mishap, that treasured buckle would find a place on a brand-new leather belt.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white;">Within a short period of time, the use of "not technical" came into question. By the time I arrived back<br /> at the start-finish of this 7.15-mile loop, I was convinced that one of two things happened: Either the RD was being facetious in his description or his perspective was radically different from mine. Big rocks. Little rocks. Pointy rocks. Ankle-busting loose rocks. Long, long sections of all varieties. Still, if I could maintain this pace for the next 13 loops, a 25-26 hour finish was in hand. That thought spurred me on despite the internal trepidation that sprouted in the deepest part of my gut.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;">The rain came and went as I trekked on. By loop 4, I almost hoped that I would break an ankle to give me a good reason not to carry on. That said, I felt I was in control of my emotions and had not gone into a dark place. It wasn't that I was struggling from a fitness or muscle standpoint. It was just becoming increasingly difficult to navigate all the technical bits. I even tried using my trekking poles but that seemed to require more total energy, offering diminishing returns with time. Hence, I continued on with just my little 'ol legs as support.<br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLBHTaF9-7yjkTQQHRKI5-J6LB75mbXLj-mmwzkZ1S0WBtOFBNN8vwkR5HIHwKvd_lL88FEnXn8YCvUtRMXCkjfwU9Z2gIoySQoEfQKSzZ5YKlD4rwTSyx_c1cOSUO1TURqyeue5K-HUKV323FUH_sLWcA0PYpa6oBr1HSMaCrrQPISO-oxxVyaiyXLw/s2048/mud.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLBHTaF9-7yjkTQQHRKI5-J6LB75mbXLj-mmwzkZ1S0WBtOFBNN8vwkR5HIHwKvd_lL88FEnXn8YCvUtRMXCkjfwU9Z2gIoySQoEfQKSzZ5YKlD4rwTSyx_c1cOSUO1TURqyeue5K-HUKV323FUH_sLWcA0PYpa6oBr1HSMaCrrQPISO-oxxVyaiyXLw/s320/mud.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white;">At the stroke of midnight, the 50-mile runners were released on their journey. I made sure to yield the trail by stepping aside when I heard a runner come up from behind. "Good morning," many offered cheerfully as they and their fresh legs cruised by. Sometimes I would jokingly yell out, "Showoff!" I figured it might put a smile on their face. While it was a bit disappointing to be passed, it was more discouraging being lapped by a few of the fast 100-miler guys. I simply podded on, running when I could and hiking when I must.</span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white;">Sometime before the dawn broke I finished lap seven, the 50 mile mark. I think I remember the time on the clock reading 15:40. Whoa. That was so slow! I had spent several laps trying to predict my finish time and every prediction looked more bleak. Even if I didn't slow down for the last seven, I was looking at over 31 hours of slogging to the finish. I liked nothing about that prospect, especially when I had anticipated a finish significantly under 30 hours.<br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJcXmqthORPXMnNCwCK5_kiyMnxk9ktbqSqcwAoAEIQaUkWCpv3NRZhIWlDjrmrp1txr1iVb0mWnvfg9aOZrpdLkQXl-EdptrUPpZ0a3qGIO_XigSB0-0fBfrDWbwfQosGJ-OHSaGnFyKa4mnhUg7qzbf1jdVLctZKY4R6H5F4dBC5N6oqV8A6sJeUyg/s2048/might.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJcXmqthORPXMnNCwCK5_kiyMnxk9ktbqSqcwAoAEIQaUkWCpv3NRZhIWlDjrmrp1txr1iVb0mWnvfg9aOZrpdLkQXl-EdptrUPpZ0a3qGIO_XigSB0-0fBfrDWbwfQosGJ-OHSaGnFyKa4mnhUg7qzbf1jdVLctZKY4R6H5F4dBC5N6oqV8A6sJeUyg/s320/might.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white;">About the time a fresh pack of 50K runners started at 8 AM, the temperature dropped like a rock, the wind came up, and the rains (and a little sleet and snow) came down. Despite a waterproof jacket, the cold went deep into my bones. I wondered how those who had but shorts and a short sleeve shirt could survive. The inclines and declining trails quickly became rivers and any horizontal dirt became shoe-sucking, slipperier-than-a-sardine mud. To make matters worse, 25K runners responded to "Go" at 9 AM, multiplying the number of feet making the trails more treacherous. I tried my best to be cheerful when the short course runners went by, many making comments about how technical and rocky the trails were. I felt validated.</span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white;">As trail conditions became more challenging and my travels difficult and slow over the next few loops, it became apparent that it would be impossible to complete 100 miles within the time limit without some miraculous restoration of my legs that could no longer be trusted to run. I now had a decision to make. Do I bag it or persist until I am told that my race was over? There were parts of the course that I came to hate. It would be nice to never have to traverse that ground again. On the other hand, I had no intention of an emotional quit like I had at Yeti. The decision made, laps 10, 11, and 12 were completed; not quickly, but completed nonetheless.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiui9qmQBvmJaLBKLfy_4PO2bmEBIOjx8a1OtAFOJ25HAmyAwIPAGYGp2HyKOe2p7ua_-2Mu7QDhrWqURrNO9bfP1QL3DQaNNmHjKCI5WRXTNzdJr7VwKWdTnGUQXoE8b96Y_Enr9UQPa2VSZMYkWuH8t-8tMK9VoC8w3cah5SQg-djNdk72VRu_EZRQ/s2048/kim%20with%20medal.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiui9qmQBvmJaLBKLfy_4PO2bmEBIOjx8a1OtAFOJ25HAmyAwIPAGYGp2HyKOe2p7ua_-2Mu7QDhrWqURrNO9bfP1QL3DQaNNmHjKCI5WRXTNzdJr7VwKWdTnGUQXoE8b96Y_Enr9UQPa2VSZMYkWuH8t-8tMK9VoC8w3cah5SQg-djNdk72VRu_EZRQ/s320/kim%20with%20medal.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white;">Another decision came after lap 12. Did I have enough time to do 13 and make it to 93 miles despite no chance at 100? Big decision. If I went out, I would be the last one out there, the race director and aid station would be committed to stay, and I would miss Kim's spectacular finish. I was conflicted but in the end, I decided to stop at 85.8 miles. No, it was not 100. I had failed once again to earn that buckle. But I had a great conversation with race organizers who were reconsidering if they had unintentionally misrepresented the course, and I documented my friend's finish.</span><p></p><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiasQimAMchEiG3m9MW2HUWUmEeWV7-1_K-GqKAu5kFLXlBaaCeR4kTi8kH8eDfZisJkZJ2IiMe5-bUkFesppiqOzJteJrNcMbmGID959LGnfLLrTO8u6H8yVmUso99lgU3EFJun707OiLotV7lWyQOTzzI8IPV13ZYWWqXRJUmg-VrcOKJ5WepIOkDgQ/s315/sunrise.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="315" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiasQimAMchEiG3m9MW2HUWUmEeWV7-1_K-GqKAu5kFLXlBaaCeR4kTi8kH8eDfZisJkZJ2IiMe5-bUkFesppiqOzJteJrNcMbmGID959LGnfLLrTO8u6H8yVmUso99lgU3EFJun707OiLotV7lWyQOTzzI8IPV13ZYWWqXRJUmg-VrcOKJ5WepIOkDgQ/s1600/sunrise.jpg" width="315" /></a></span></div><span style="background-color: white;">I prepared, tried my best, dealt with circumstances beyond my control, and maintained, for the most part, a reasonable attitude. Of course, I am disappointed and even a little remorseful of not sucking it up for that penultimate 13th lap. However, I surprised myself with NOT swearing off future races, even the ones with cutoffs. I must be realistic in my choice of race, but I think I still have something left to give in the long, long races. It is no secret that I am not capable of being fast, but I can be steady. I have no desire to be pressured into competing in shorter races, but thanks to Kim, she has given me the gift of rekindled love of being in the mountains on early Saturday mornings. </span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white;">I am forever grateful. May we enjoy many more sunrises atop a mountain.<br /></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></p><p><br /></p>Rebekah Trittipoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14317015166448407967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411028237459709692.post-54172113220654552762022-12-12T21:32:00.006-05:002022-12-13T08:41:29.474-05:00A view from the front (seat)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6PtyPbuXdTxTIGIVmfu_YaEokFk2j5Fou-Z2hwSrG3xQ_seKhFWNJI-ZuagrrUUqkLI2pv9XVc99jRfbJGExdUvKD9pl6B1XmDl_0FRagmwMR6nJ_uN1AwSyhcUlwaDlAorZi3BWmPArvAepYC64kbzBwYQkueGGiG9cujVp_EYQOW1s76vpARGRxVQ/s315/july%2021%20run.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="315" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6PtyPbuXdTxTIGIVmfu_YaEokFk2j5Fou-Z2hwSrG3xQ_seKhFWNJI-ZuagrrUUqkLI2pv9XVc99jRfbJGExdUvKD9pl6B1XmDl_0FRagmwMR6nJ_uN1AwSyhcUlwaDlAorZi3BWmPArvAepYC64kbzBwYQkueGGiG9cujVp_EYQOW1s76vpARGRxVQ/s1600/july%2021%20run.jpg" width="315" /></a></div>It was in November 2021 that Rachel Tillas took her first steps into the world of ultrarunning <a href="http://rebekahtrittipoe.blogspot.com/2021/11/chasing-dreams-through-golden-forests.html" target="_blank">by competing in the MMTR 50.</a> But it started in July of 2021 when Belinda, Rachel's mom, messaged to tell me Rachel had converted from the 400m distance run so quickly in high school to a marathon. But more importantly, as one of Rachel's high school coaches, Belinda thought I should know that Rachel had mentioned trying Hellgate one day. My response? "Alrighty then. She needs to start going with me to the mountains. This makes me happy."<p></p><p>And to the mountains we went. I was the tour guide and Rachel my companion. She was bright and mature, contributing to great conversations despite the almost 40 year age difference. But soon enough, I did her no favors by asking her to join me on no more than a handful of other runs. I consistently held her young, spry self back. I was too slow to be any good to her. With colleagues at the hospital who ran fast, strong and long, I found myself beneficially replaced by those who could aid in her development way beyond what I could offer. So, the last time we were together in the mountains was a week before Masochist when I met her along the course to provide aid during the training run and help her navigate the course. I also assisted her family in crewing during the race but no running on my part was required.<br /></p><p>Skip ahead to the fall of 2022. As a welcome break after completing her Family Nurse Practitioner and Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees, she and her husband, Jordan, headed for the hills. Literally. They spent four months out in the big mountains of Colorado, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Washington, California, and Arizona. She ran while Jordan worked remotely. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CkRNSSzAtTUJQpEBJthmQNUiAZ0wBwVAJpwSKA0/" target="_blank">Miles piled up as her body toughened to the rigors of training</a>. She even set an unsupported female FKT for the Zion Crossing. To say she was ready for Hellgate, returning to Virginia just a week or so prior, would be a gross understatement. I said as much to race director, David Horton, when her application to this year's race was submitted. Rachel deserved a shot. She was awarded a bib.</p><p></p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfSREYwVwi5dFs9b267aFtEx0QDJxyEa48V3_GD2xvJCaovIvwEx6Cco5rFNOXOlRUAVvDQw4OyzM-lWbN0Kd4YwQKrkU-bgykdQFiM9hwcNoSFKRFW_dqx0B5I_HbD3aBy6MN8e2mzVMLL84OchC-CcauzjrnPVQgQDJ0r_6SwFnEssztSvrnW8lCrw/s4032/start.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfSREYwVwi5dFs9b267aFtEx0QDJxyEa48V3_GD2xvJCaovIvwEx6Cco5rFNOXOlRUAVvDQw4OyzM-lWbN0Kd4YwQKrkU-bgykdQFiM9hwcNoSFKRFW_dqx0B5I_HbD3aBy6MN8e2mzVMLL84OchC-CcauzjrnPVQgQDJ0r_6SwFnEssztSvrnW8lCrw/s320/start.JPG" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Belinda and Rachel at the start</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Rachel leaves nothing to chance, that's for sure. I should not have been surprised to see her race plan when it arrived in my inbox. Two packs were to be used, swapped out at each crew access point. We were instructed to place 5 gels and two bottles with a single Nunn tablet each for one aid station. Eight gels and 2 bottles with two Nunn tablet each at another. The details were precise for each aid station. Plus, estimated times of arrival within a ten minute window and estimated splits were all neatly recorded. Nothing was left to the imagination.It made me a little nervous.<br /><p></p><p>I sat with Belinda and Rachel during the entertaining race briefing Friday night, which, incidentally, was anything but brief. Shortly thereafter, we packed up and headed to the start several hours before most. Strategically parking to enable a quick get-a-way to claim a premium parking spot at the crowded Petites Gap aid station, we chatted to pass the time, Rachel anxious for the start. When the time finally came and after the national anthem was sung by the make-shift choir of individuals clad in tights and running shoes, 138 competitors, each with their own agenda, sprinted (or shuffled) off into the night. The race was on.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiANzuLTpY8qikMLZL1nCCzN2UwMp2nSF3N64OkFPhbjzh5CFC3p59TtK8zRxXVf1iGkVYW9MpuhreXSz5Qo3dPrC7ujvZhoJAJs4hGF2G1hJZEDikP1mBbs_lfT860-PLQBawFNhU3EStOlJtKcQC6TbYPOrSAGIMT40gVV13fUPhRXD0hNNdNrV3jVg/s4032/jennings.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiANzuLTpY8qikMLZL1nCCzN2UwMp2nSF3N64OkFPhbjzh5CFC3p59TtK8zRxXVf1iGkVYW9MpuhreXSz5Qo3dPrC7ujvZhoJAJs4hGF2G1hJZEDikP1mBbs_lfT860-PLQBawFNhU3EStOlJtKcQC6TbYPOrSAGIMT40gVV13fUPhRXD0hNNdNrV3jVg/s320/jennings.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>Belinda and I waited for Rachel to emerge from the darkness and into the flickering light of the 8-mile aid station. The moisture falling in the form of drops surprised us. Rain had not been predominant in the forecast. However, the weather app anticipated the precipitation to cease in 29 minutes. That prediction would prove blatantly false throughout the night. Nevertheless, Rachel arrived reporting a strong start and feeling good. She was the 12th woman to make it to the gap at Petites. We quickly swapped packs following our specific instructions before she ran away from us. Off we went to wait for her to complete the next 15 miles.<p></p><p>My view from the front seat of the car was ideal. I was warm, dry, and could see every runner who approached. We once again readied the pack per Rachel's instructions and settled in, wondering if and when the aid station would be set up. (The Petite's Gap folks had to break down that station before positioning themselves at Headforemost Mountain, the place where we now waited.) As runners came through, we paid particular attention to the women. The first came through and then the second, third, fourth, and fifth. And there was Rachel, now the sixth woman. Again, the exchange was brief, perhaps 30 seconds including a quick pee behind a parked car. She looked good.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikttNrkHCDp1B40uMAvjP0csYaC9kXhoeSCWWGXflE_t9ypJ35Ytj7N4E9lejiviBsK2lkWIyaqzX2y46P66gF-Awnre1uxUbqL7wGABTf3mi3qKQdXcNrw8Q61a_DgP6ES9bj3Lv6Mauv2rs7Fx2C7i7m81dgmlZujPZ_mN2eVeCTEbgKWh-XufsGMQ/s4032/jenning%20unicorn.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikttNrkHCDp1B40uMAvjP0csYaC9kXhoeSCWWGXflE_t9ypJ35Ytj7N4E9lejiviBsK2lkWIyaqzX2y46P66gF-Awnre1uxUbqL7wGABTf3mi3qKQdXcNrw8Q61a_DgP6ES9bj3Lv6Mauv2rs7Fx2C7i7m81dgmlZujPZ_mN2eVeCTEbgKWh-XufsGMQ/s320/jenning%20unicorn.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Off we raced to Aid Station 5: Jennings Creek. A cheerful campfire sent sparks high into the sky, crew members huddled around and engaged in small talk. A colorful unicorn surrounded by Christmas lights created a festive atmosphere despite the dank and dark night. We witnessed the dance of headlight beams descending the sweeping switchbacks above. We counted the bouncing ponytails entering and exiting the aid station. One. Two. Three. Four. Five. Again, Rachel was Number 6. I had told her she needed to do only two things in the first 46 miles, one of which was get to Jennings Creek in the dark. She did. I had managed that feat only once or twice in my ten Hellgate finishes but never as soon as her. Rachel's first half of the race was proving impressive. Very impressive.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIeYOyAPHo-woG5lxfqAd3KvSDSAg51xxnlLk-o_5pfTyT24iYOJxqSKlpWtkJqFcDYiYDw16Cvsn1O89aBNguEVBQ6-zYweF3OMwP7vi9czCfN4KbJ4TDZejska9y5FeSAVuaRWWrqQZ6K8NKnkzO4FfPToAOqn5kYDyAFxWJO5sOA_2w30Lnz69rjQ/s4032/bearwallow.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIeYOyAPHo-woG5lxfqAd3KvSDSAg51xxnlLk-o_5pfTyT24iYOJxqSKlpWtkJqFcDYiYDw16Cvsn1O89aBNguEVBQ6-zYweF3OMwP7vi9czCfN4KbJ4TDZejska9y5FeSAVuaRWWrqQZ6K8NKnkzO4FfPToAOqn5kYDyAFxWJO5sOA_2w30Lnz69rjQ/s320/bearwallow.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>Though she had to keep moving quickly to continue on on her mission, Belinda and I felt no compulsion to risk rushing through the thick fog plaguing some roads on which we traveled. Rachel had 17 tough miles to run out of the darkness and into the light before reaching us at the busy Bearwallow aid station. We had less miles than that to drive. Still, crewing a fast runner provided us the opportunity to arrive before many of the other crews to claim a front-row parking spot with a panoramic view from the front seat. Belinda's husband (Mike) met us there and she joined him in the front seat of his vehicle. That meant I had the car to myself. I wondered how the young runner might be feeling, becoming nostalgic of my previous runs on this more than challenging course. I envisioned her pushing the pace on the gravel and grassy downhills. But how would she feel about the leaf-covered, rock-strewn, ankle-busting, off-camber Devil Trail? That section could make or break her. I prayed it would not be the latter as she covered those hellish miles for the first time ever.<br /><p></p><p>As dawn broke and the rain backed off, I left the front seat in exchange for a campfire-front seat to <br />await Rachel's arrival. Again, as women began to filter through we counted heads. One. Two. Three.<br /> Four. Five. Six...and close behind seven. Sixth-place Rachel did not look chipper as she glanced over her shoulder to see how close number seven was to her heels. "That was so long and hard," she moaned. The wind had gone out of her sails, legs rendered tired and unresponsive. Still, as her Mom and Dad got her situated with the pack exchange, she reached for a small brownie, the first morsel of non-gel food to enter her mouth. Locking eyes, I spoke. "Rachel, remember. Don't be stupid. Do what you are supposed to do when you are supposed to do it, and how you are supposed to do it. Things can get better but you need to be patient. Work through it." She nodded and started the tough next climb. I fought back tears as I spoke, empathizing with her. Too many times I left that same aid station wondering how I could ever cover the next 20 miles. Those emotions can become overwhelming, the task seemingly impossible. Again I breathed a silent prayer for her to regain confidence and strength.</p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHgq58-lk3xKJxE06_G8LS6RlCH-O9zxq3WffW7DBJvKZqpisR-Dw0_BqDLkJEXTM8sjoQrZmjyO0PcrIvqKoWw1VavTpHY9Zpw5o1ztTscR5-kCNJiSa1yDXT2Q1TVkFIMU5Zx-_jVDrav3TftgEyfBf_T6QZUcrhQe-GlOLgwo6LT0X4FYVzVdYu4A/s4032/day%20creek%20fam.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHgq58-lk3xKJxE06_G8LS6RlCH-O9zxq3WffW7DBJvKZqpisR-Dw0_BqDLkJEXTM8sjoQrZmjyO0PcrIvqKoWw1VavTpHY9Zpw5o1ztTscR5-kCNJiSa1yDXT2Q1TVkFIMU5Zx-_jVDrav3TftgEyfBf_T6QZUcrhQe-GlOLgwo6LT0X4FYVzVdYu4A/s320/day%20creek%20fam.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">It's a family thing</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>With the next aid station closed to crews due to a mud slide on the Blue Ridge Parkway, we arrived at the Day Creek Aid Station - the last of the race - and once again settled in for her to complete another 14 miles. As had become our practice, we strategically positioned the car so we could see every approaching runner, readying ourselves to spring into action with the arrival of our favorite gal. By this time, Jordan, Rachel's husband, along with her sister and months-old "Baby Bear" had arrived. It was fun to chat and catch up while we waited. In time, the familiar count began as female runners passed by. One. Two. Three. Four. Five. Would Rachel be the next one to emerge from the trail?</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfmvrVUjTxD8zHidSqTb7y3aBGKHQUXXvRcPONF0tln-bgbp726kclVf1_GXpkA6WgLFASWpPFRNfo_Dc8J6HM7nvMPZyttcbotO81-qLIXfh7heA5CD6JsKGlxq9Gc55y8xPK_gW49S0s0YXJMAY3vBcAqPV0-7z-69khpgAAlgXEH0NNNkc1d12BPA/s4032/good%20day%20creek.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfmvrVUjTxD8zHidSqTb7y3aBGKHQUXXvRcPONF0tln-bgbp726kclVf1_GXpkA6WgLFASWpPFRNfo_Dc8J6HM7nvMPZyttcbotO81-qLIXfh7heA5CD6JsKGlxq9Gc55y8xPK_gW49S0s0YXJMAY3vBcAqPV0-7z-69khpgAAlgXEH0NNNkc1d12BPA/s320/good%20day%20creek.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>We noticed positions among the top five women had shifted compared to the Bearwallow aid station. But yes, here she came, identified by black tights, black shirt, and the black pack. Her face was a mix between sullen and mad. She was behind her predicted arrival time and not happy. I know that feeling so well. The only thing she wanted was to be DONE! No small talk. No stopping. No words. Not even a glance sideways. Without breaking stride, she peeled off the pack, Jordan handing her the prepared red one. I immediately decided against uttering a single word. That would only irritate the wound created from 13 long and hard hours on the trail. Instead, I snapped a picture or two and watched her push forward on mission to end the misery. "And we came for that?" Hannah, the sister, jokingly quarried once Rachel was out<br /> of earshot. The group's tension broke at the thought of this ten-second non-encounter.<p></p><p>Now we rushed toward the finish, having to drive over three times more miles than she had to run. Creating a family viewing area just feet from the finish line, Belinda cuddled Baby Bear, Mike took a position at the last turn into the finish, and Hannah and Jordan settled into their camp chairs. Meanwhile, I chatted with friends about upcoming adventures. Then the count began. One. Two. Three. Four. Five. After the fifth woman completed her journey, I shifted to a spot leading to the finish shoot where I could see her come around the bend. Finally, I motioned to the family. "There she is! There she is!" I hoped beyond hope that she would be smiling. I did not want her to feel defeated because she would miss her projected time by a smidge less than 14 minutes.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmXDFr9CGCBve0DV5Nr7chsbMMSvmWWgvFR6KpNq-TDaACyzofSDmdYuXS75Wsbs5af0GTMhaY2r5-mSVySYg2IHYzPmD-fl5BLoBCV-fiLmi_IT7l1VgpwREUc8x9eTexczS_lgA22davx7hiYDXuSENpJBz4oO42t8338Re5ROsFRrU35MMVpv9zUg/s4032/finsh%20clock.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmXDFr9CGCBve0DV5Nr7chsbMMSvmWWgvFR6KpNq-TDaACyzofSDmdYuXS75Wsbs5af0GTMhaY2r5-mSVySYg2IHYzPmD-fl5BLoBCV-fiLmi_IT7l1VgpwREUc8x9eTexczS_lgA22davx7hiYDXuSENpJBz4oO42t8338Re5ROsFRrU35MMVpv9zUg/s320/finsh%20clock.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>I took pictures as she ran up the slight incline to the painted line in the grass. I was pleased. A faint smile graced her face. I felt a tremendous sense of relief. Anger, frustration, and pain gave way to the joy and dignity of completion. Though she suffered, it did not defeat her. She never gave up. Her stubborn determination awarded her with a sixth place finish in her first race over 50 miles in a time only possible in my wildest dreams.<br /><p></p><p>Though I had pangs of sorrow and remorse, memories of a better me, and a wisp of a compulsion to enter Hellgate once again to battle the miles, my view from the front seat proved to be simply wonderful.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="http://rebekahtrittipoe.blogspot.com/p/authors-titles.html" target="_blank">Like this kind of writing? Check out the book options by Rebekah Trittipoe..</a></i></span></p>Rebekah Trittipoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14317015166448407967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411028237459709692.post-75382530774356426332022-11-02T18:35:00.001-04:002022-11-02T18:35:49.005-04:00A walk in the park and a pink finish line<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqcHknnGmugAe2dPhWXx5NHzWqoFozyAJ7_nJncBLwcZJ3MOTN0N2TdlJAg7OHXCWV6dG3Q5ES4wfvzbPzwac2pz-a6acI_eKwKtcmDiXIJl1-sgR4BNByrFneZiMb5So_CN4hK-7fibrkTCJ9j8isuknjPck1pjPXXf61Ny1UP5ZjF3Fv3hQnha1CdQ/s960/lake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqcHknnGmugAe2dPhWXx5NHzWqoFozyAJ7_nJncBLwcZJ3MOTN0N2TdlJAg7OHXCWV6dG3Q5ES4wfvzbPzwac2pz-a6acI_eKwKtcmDiXIJl1-sgR4BNByrFneZiMb5So_CN4hK-7fibrkTCJ9j8isuknjPck1pjPXXf61Ny1UP5ZjF3Fv3hQnha1CdQ/s320/lake.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>By the time I finish most races, I've figured out at least the first paragraph of my post-race story. This was one of the few where the story twisted in a big way by the time I finished the 3.5 hour drive home. But let's start at the beginning.<p></p><p>With cut-offs harder to make and the felt-pressure to train oppressive, my first foray into timed racing occurred in May of this year. With no threat of being pulled from a race because I was too slow, my mantra became "Run a little, walk a lot." I was relatively happy doing that for about 22 hours and 50 minutes, stopping shy of 24 hours since I had miraculously clinched second place and would likely not have been able to complete another loop in the remaining time to add it to my total. So when my friends, Rick and Michelle Gray from TN, shortly thereafter invited me to run the last edition of the <a href="https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=89142" target="_blank">Buffalo Mountain Endurance Run</a>, I signed up immediately.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8XFLCr8WJQj_PyRsIPRordtF4NuXiwjU-SDgIhjpY-334ESGzaiXjuOZ63zUyAVaplwrsa4ykFg5OqtlCQcom-Jn10dpNxhuXIZ0s7eSw-PLmB9If3BLSEHh5UfjtmDHQeWvqXFpdfjlk6KgKWQt8HsTTyFGjU7EbS-3OgfysyhcreVJjemuUnjR-wg/s2048/lake%20lodge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8XFLCr8WJQj_PyRsIPRordtF4NuXiwjU-SDgIhjpY-334ESGzaiXjuOZ63zUyAVaplwrsa4ykFg5OqtlCQcom-Jn10dpNxhuXIZ0s7eSw-PLmB9If3BLSEHh5UfjtmDHQeWvqXFpdfjlk6KgKWQt8HsTTyFGjU7EbS-3OgfysyhcreVJjemuUnjR-wg/w240-h320/lake%20lodge.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Knowing from experience that a lot of ground can still be covered by a pedestrian pace, my nominal training deceased even further. Long days at work, plenty of gardening chores, and a desire to be a "normal" grandma reduced my running to a mere 20ish miles some weeks to maybe 35ish miles for an exceptional week. Not exactly the kind of time-on-feet that leads to championship performances. Still, after 30 years of training under pressure, I wanted relief. A curiosity developed to see how much I could do on how little. <p></p><p>Waking up Saturday morning--race morning--I noticed a little nasal stuffiness, not a surprising find since my granddaughter has had a running case of the sniffles and a cough for some time now. But no worries. I headed out to the old Methodist camp where I would engage with the 1.25 mile loop over and over again. I watched as the 36 hour runners, having started an hour earlier, came and went, many walking every step. It had not occurred to me that most in the 36 hour race had no intention of actually being out there for 36 hours. Rather, they wanted enough time to accomplish a goal without being stressed out by napping for several hours or coming and going at will. Others, however, looked like they were on a mission, hunting down that elusive line between possible and impossible.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWhSyyn31kErqfXSO-0ui6VBCVhSY7uegCScuXGEqke7g9jWNxRFcBtLjiKqTuSj5dy33dowTFyFiLOTpnLaqqv-j1DQjQKqRsUjMe4vz4otvXtf1cm6DXxeUfmt_GVTQQA005WAIebRO6eXYrjZXgdhBWcQUoQlTOoVI-PbdDpT60y8pNYVmjl8_ayg/s2048/finish.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWhSyyn31kErqfXSO-0ui6VBCVhSY7uegCScuXGEqke7g9jWNxRFcBtLjiKqTuSj5dy33dowTFyFiLOTpnLaqqv-j1DQjQKqRsUjMe4vz4otvXtf1cm6DXxeUfmt_GVTQQA005WAIebRO6eXYrjZXgdhBWcQUoQlTOoVI-PbdDpT60y8pNYVmjl8_ayg/w240-h320/finish.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Those of us in the 24 hour race began our quest an hour after the long-haulers took their first steps. The course was a 400 yard downhill run on blacktop, a hilly gravel and grass loop around a small lake (complete with a trio of very vocal geese), another 100 yards of blacktop before a short section of gravel and 50 yards of "trail." Then it was more blacktop, a short gravel loop running through a pool bathhouse (with heated restrooms and running water!), finishing with a climb back to the start at the top of the hill and across the timing mats. Spigoted coolers sat outside the lodge for self-service fluid refills, while food lay spread out across a round table just inside the building. It was a convenient set-up.<p></p><p>It did not take very long to identify where I should walk and where I should run. It was a gorgeous day to be traveling along on foot and being a part of the inchworm of humans making steady forward progress. For a little while, I chatted with Sarah Lowell, a talented 60-yr old runner I had met years ago. Then there was Rob Apple, an ultrarunning legend with over 800 ultras to his name. On the short trail section I met Joyce Ong, a 72- year old woman shuffling along with her arm in a sling. She raced every weekend in October at timed events for 12 hours, 48 hours, 96 hours, and this race's 36 hours. Two weeks ago she fell and broke her clavicle in 2 places. "I'm just grateful to be out here," she offered.</p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOtDXxaDsOhbR6dfghFSzRRn3CBS88aodjDlqLCOTPQPwz_SzGdYCMwmVWEZfbSQSVu1_4Ft0uDSIoaJkMfv0IohDAMo3pkgSSSpr9PfeW9XzxJLDA2XcfIFaFd8tvTnYBd6oq55cZPo1DC7mmpAgzncEjN9ogQ-Z-CBdVlKOHldrRGm9tAEmEygzDGg/s2016/ron%20sarah%20me.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOtDXxaDsOhbR6dfghFSzRRn3CBS88aodjDlqLCOTPQPwz_SzGdYCMwmVWEZfbSQSVu1_4Ft0uDSIoaJkMfv0IohDAMo3pkgSSSpr9PfeW9XzxJLDA2XcfIFaFd8tvTnYBd6oq55cZPo1DC7mmpAgzncEjN9ogQ-Z-CBdVlKOHldrRGm9tAEmEygzDGg/w320-h240/ron%20sarah%20me.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Though I witnessed most runners talking and laughing within their groups, I never stayed with another for any length of time. It's not because I didn't want to, although I did feel a certain pressure to run when she ran or walk when he walked. The relative solo nature of my race occurred because I stopped to refill a bottle or sit for moment when my companion did not, or visa versa. I simply was not in sync with anyone for any length of time to enjoy hours on end of unbridled conversation.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTZNXY09ZXUUOANqgYEZAyG5Rp_YU7yXAOMoJLOldyWhYHCowrQRbVQfRAvod-Xg1FrEv5tzmwL5G2IWdLGnqbrbiuL_-t_dUwQMurdr-c3hgqxaDMN1hquQa7A0FI4oG47l5x9_OBKEWM4-mn6OXfLZBrvXHj2VzcrqH60EsIzKCkwX6hBWnoaQt31w/s2048/toes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTZNXY09ZXUUOANqgYEZAyG5Rp_YU7yXAOMoJLOldyWhYHCowrQRbVQfRAvod-Xg1FrEv5tzmwL5G2IWdLGnqbrbiuL_-t_dUwQMurdr-c3hgqxaDMN1hquQa7A0FI4oG47l5x9_OBKEWM4-mn6OXfLZBrvXHj2VzcrqH60EsIzKCkwX6hBWnoaQt31w/w150-h200/toes.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>Throughout the hours, I reminded myself to be like Joyce, appreciating the ability to waddle on for long periods of time. When my mind went fuzzy on several occasions, I turned on my Super Sleuth mode to find a reason why: Was it a matter of calories? More caffeine needed? Do I just need five minutes in a chair and a chance to pierce toe blisters and reset my internal clock? When my groin protested on yet another downhill run, I analyzed my gait and found a more comfortable position. And when those walk/run spots identified early on in the race became nearly all walk and no run, I accepted it as par for the course-literally. Problems came but all were resolved, at least in part.<p></p><p></p><p>I tried hard not to think about the actual number of hours to which I had committed. 24 hours is a really long time. A lot of life transpires within that period of time as the earth spins on its axis. But why had it not occurred to me that had I signed up for 36 hours, it would have given me the margin to go longer and slower to claim a 100 mile buckle, of which I have so few? I could have even rested for several hours and still made the distance. But then again, I reasoned, the thought of going beyond 24 hours when I was at 18 was repulsive. Did I really NEED a cool belt buckle, the ultimate sign of ultra accomplishment? Good decision, right? RIGHT?!?!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7rOt2tUtob9A8Yen3HRJ54Dv8g9k-mytlwTpMVHgW74SoKlCwyDk-l3UWgiUUKQ_C7CV95EQYbOaeY-BPTBcG3o8G4f6zk5snKYAszKu2PsiC8OeDawZQWlDR9HmY5SRWgAAjwiK4nFb1xG2vHU9Mp-WSW1XNe7nU-_nTL57Eg0HEDb8FeJiPgMYnUg/s2048/up%20road.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7rOt2tUtob9A8Yen3HRJ54Dv8g9k-mytlwTpMVHgW74SoKlCwyDk-l3UWgiUUKQ_C7CV95EQYbOaeY-BPTBcG3o8G4f6zk5snKYAszKu2PsiC8OeDawZQWlDR9HmY5SRWgAAjwiK4nFb1xG2vHU9Mp-WSW1XNe7nU-_nTL57Eg0HEDb8FeJiPgMYnUg/w240-h320/up%20road.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>As time progressed, I noticed I was becoming increasingly more congested. I resorted to mostly mouth breathing, as my nostrils plugged up. My thoughts went to Addy, my sniffly granddaughter who I had carried off to school before leaving for the race. I probably picked up something from her. Nothing more than a common head cold. No big deal.<p></p><p>With a surprising absence of sleep-deprived hallucinations during the waning hours of nighttime, I made the decision to make 80 miles my race goal. Hence, when the clock hit 23:10, I decided I was done. Through. El Fin. Even the fact that Sarah, a woman in my age group, was still going and would beat me, did not deter me from sinking into a chair to snuggle into a blanket, hands and fingers ridiculously swollen, body now trembling. Yes, I felt a twinge of guilt at losing my competitive drive, knowing we were at the same spot on the same lap when I stopped. (She ended up running 2 more laps to gain the women's 24-hour win at 82.5 miles. I came in second woman and fourth overall at 80 miles.) Still, I guess choosing to "race" in those last 50 minutes was not something I wanted to do bad enough. For that, I admit to pangs of whimpiness.</p><p></p><p>I was back at Rick and Michelle's house by 0800, the end of the 24-hr race. My friends and I chatted before they left for church and I started scrubbing away at the slime and sweat. But not even the steam in the shower could open up my clogged head. My head ached as I slipped between the sheets and attempted to sleep. But sleep is hard when one cannot breath.</p><p>After a few hours of restlessness, I headed the car back toward home. Feeling increasingly more listless, I made a stop at a Taco Bell, taking a 10-minute nap there. Then it was a stop at Walmart to purchase a boatload of daytime and nighttime antihistamines and decongestants, my credentials checked by a cashier to make sure I was old enough for the purchase. (That was amusing.) Additional stops occurred to get rid of race-accumulated fluids and slough off the deep-down lethargy overtaking my being. It was a relief to pull into the driveway in one piece.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUxYebqyfMP3xDppcmJ8RWkvPQoRgBNeMWfeKxdakvPJKdBwWUvhrcLSQhgybuyQVW-Q17wAsdz_fDJH80oiqpCLhz6AIH9tXggGXY42MVNM6eBeBvPA5-PQqUQg5FZP_TiMsLp4a5HA28_aMzE3ZdJu6wO93XsCUYtLFyWA9p-WG8bJGfwxsBEaCvRQ/s4032/pink%20lines.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUxYebqyfMP3xDppcmJ8RWkvPQoRgBNeMWfeKxdakvPJKdBwWUvhrcLSQhgybuyQVW-Q17wAsdz_fDJH80oiqpCLhz6AIH9tXggGXY42MVNM6eBeBvPA5-PQqUQg5FZP_TiMsLp4a5HA28_aMzE3ZdJu6wO93XsCUYtLFyWA9p-WG8bJGfwxsBEaCvRQ/w240-h320/pink%20lines.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I spent Sunday night on the couch to avoid transferring whatever crud I was dealing with to Gary. I had no energy the next morning, which is really not that unexpected given 80 miles on the body. But this was different. I asked my boss if I could work remotely for the day. She agreed, but those meetings were painful, my mind cloudy and muddled. With a Thursday flight to Arkansas for a speaking engagement, Gary suggested I put to use a Covid testing kit to good use "just in case."<p></p><p>Two little pink lines immediately showed up on the test strip. Shoot! After nearly three years of avoiding the C infection, that virus was giving me a run for the money. But where did I get it? Did Addy give it to me? Nope. She tested negative. Did I get it at work? Possibly. At least one co-worker was confirmed to have it at the time of this writing. But does it matter? Not really. My flight has been canceled. My key-note will be delivered virtually. </p><p><br /></p><p>I had no idea my race would end with a pink finish line. But it did.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Rebekah Trittipoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14317015166448407967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411028237459709692.post-36074875417235766792022-10-11T14:44:00.003-04:002022-10-11T14:45:13.656-04:00Hungry and struggling?<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik2ktU5fMJCWrqU2806_9Gjzj5QwR0IZr5UwDg6TO6NqaT1SvgYrXmp1Z3284PUmFnoJhyMUNhrKdhRvHNJ2L5AtXXjLtf4f4TveYNSS_7HltojJFJF--2hH2yDmQIhLclHuQgzOBFQIHCpLSWRL3AmxpO46B6FMe9vX4O-Ue9iIguWvK6UQaqDOGEXA/s315/african%20savannah.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="315" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik2ktU5fMJCWrqU2806_9Gjzj5QwR0IZr5UwDg6TO6NqaT1SvgYrXmp1Z3284PUmFnoJhyMUNhrKdhRvHNJ2L5AtXXjLtf4f4TveYNSS_7HltojJFJF--2hH2yDmQIhLclHuQgzOBFQIHCpLSWRL3AmxpO46B6FMe9vX4O-Ue9iIguWvK6UQaqDOGEXA/w400-h203/african%20savannah.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>(An excerpt from <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737089904/" target="_blank">The EveryDay: 366 Real Stories for Real People</a> </i>by<i> </i>Rebekah Trittipoe)<i> </i><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Picture this. You are in the wide-open African savannah.
Mountains rise across the plains, tall, wispy grass swaying as the breezes blow
across the hot, dry landscape between here and there. A herd of elephants
gather to the right, gazelles bound across the plain with antelope and barbary
stags grazing nearby. Down by the watering hole, hippos wallow in the mud to
fend off the heat, and crocodiles maintain their submarined pose in hopes of
capturing unsuspecting prey.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">But across the way is that pride of lions laying in the
shade of a particularly large baobab tree. The old wise males seem oblivious to
the antics of the juvenile lion cubs, while the lionesses maintain constant
vigil. The lions are near the top of the predator ladder, few other animals
being much of a threat. The young lions have learned their hunting skills from
the older lions. Speed and agility play in their favor. More times than not, a
prowling cat brings home supper.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEUkZnjDjFhInp-ZwsjK6H4Lhg7vM_xmtt-TMIBM3eA0LjxKEAkOGgMM_PaTQwvmHU5Cv2tR2pYYwWpOUbowRhJxyqqjIRH-7l-3QXVWgOu307Gh9HMCJovHPLVEnIUS_AMIRzstT8Jvr6pLoqm460T1Fe3YqBdS3vH2OeutY-YgiGzxEB1zSmwYwMuA/s278/lion%20attacking.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="181" data-original-width="278" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEUkZnjDjFhInp-ZwsjK6H4Lhg7vM_xmtt-TMIBM3eA0LjxKEAkOGgMM_PaTQwvmHU5Cv2tR2pYYwWpOUbowRhJxyqqjIRH-7l-3QXVWgOu307Gh9HMCJovHPLVEnIUS_AMIRzstT8Jvr6pLoqm460T1Fe3YqBdS3vH2OeutY-YgiGzxEB1zSmwYwMuA/s1600/lion%20attacking.jpg" width="278" /></a></div>But there are times when the pride goes hungry. The chased
gazelle leaps out of harms’ way at the last minute, the antelopes escape across
the river, or the lion simply gets weary in the chase. There is no meal. Even
the strong and swift fail from time to time.<o:p></o:p><p></p>
<div style="text-align: left;">Psalm 34 begins this way: <i>“<span class="text">I will praise
the </span><span class="small-caps"><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span></span><span class="text"> at all times.</span><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text">I will constantly speak his praises.<sup> </sup>I will boast
only in the </span><span class="small-caps"><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span></span><span class="text">;</span><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text">let
all who are helpless take heart.<sup> </sup>Come, let us tell of the </span><span class="small-caps"><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span></span><span class="text">’s greatness;</span><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text">let us exalt his name together.”</span></i><span class="text"> The
writer goes on to brag of the Lord’s providence and protection; how He calms
our fears, extends joy, protects, and provides.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="text">And then comes a comparison. “Even strong
young lions go hungry. . .” I guess the lion is not perfect all the time. The
lion runs into hard times. But, and this is very important, “<i>those who trust
in the Lord will lack no good thing.</i>” That means always. Every time. No
misses—unless God deems the miss to be a good thing. This should give us
confidence that no matter our strength or outcome, we can fully trust God to
not withhold what is best for us in the moment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Today’s Truth: </b><span class="text"><i>Even strong young
lions sometimes go hungry,</i></span><span class="indent-1-breaks"><i> </i></span><span class="text"><i>but those who trust in the </i></span><span class="small-caps"><i><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span></i></span><span class="text"><i> will
lack no good thing</i>. Psalm 34:10</span><o:p></o:p></p>Rebekah Trittipoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14317015166448407967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411028237459709692.post-43146544809268022412022-08-24T12:29:00.002-04:002022-08-24T12:30:53.396-04:00Excuses: Is there a lion lurking outside your door?<p><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Source Serif Pro", serif; font-size: var(--font-size-large);"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_0uYXWtvpPeHZJAZVRWCLvSbimqf8BWwa7xsUlMkV8fTXh-L4BmUYX9zskzPsH8OMEThxAYeTKFvBzm8KDxYCn51zLEVE6G2hCg4KEtm94lpcsPn4_XAEEfnX6k5BDdDyCwa-cRwDxkjGmZqktsMSpd3T6L8UnAkfgaBNTk2oHQ2vjim6yKX_HSZUPA/s266/lion%202.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="266" data-original-width="190" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_0uYXWtvpPeHZJAZVRWCLvSbimqf8BWwa7xsUlMkV8fTXh-L4BmUYX9zskzPsH8OMEThxAYeTKFvBzm8KDxYCn51zLEVE6G2hCg4KEtm94lpcsPn4_XAEEfnX6k5BDdDyCwa-cRwDxkjGmZqktsMSpd3T6L8UnAkfgaBNTk2oHQ2vjim6yKX_HSZUPA/w286-h400/lion%202.jpg" width="286" /></a></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: "Source Serif Pro", serif;">(An excerpt from </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737089904/" style="background-color: white; border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Source Serif Pro", serif; font-weight: 600; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none); touch-action: manipulation; vertical-align: var(--artdeco-reset-base-vertical-align-baseline);"><i>"The EveryDay: 366 Real Stories for Real People</i></a><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: "Source Serif Pro", serif;"><i>" </i>by Rebekah Trittipoe)</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: "Source Serif Pro", serif;"><br /></span></div>It is 8:30 p.m., darkness has arrived, and I am sitting here on the couch having a conversation with myself. I did not run today, nor did I yesterday or the day before. I had been doing so well with consistency; six to seven runs each week. What is happening? Yes, my morning routine was messed up because I was Addyson’s taxi back to her mom. Then it was pressing work on a writing project, a phone call, volleyball practice, and prep for a meeting tomorrow. Then home, clean up the kitchen, unload the dishwasher, prepare supper, clean up, and head to Wal-Mart for needed items. And oh, yes, it is thundering and promising to downpour outside. How could I possibly squeeze in a run?<p></p><p>Sounds like lame excuses to me. I should know. I excuse-make a lot! After
I come up with the excuse, I rationalize away my decision to appease the inevitable
guilt I feel. What a sorry mess I am! </p><p>Recently, I read a story about Lou Gehrig. Though many associate his name
with the disease, back in the day he was well-known as a New York Yankee. It
is reported that his initial role on the team was as a back-up fi rst baseman to a
guy named Wally Pipp. When ol’ Wally got sick, Gehrig covered the base. He
played so well that Pipp never regained the starting position. But get this, despite
seventeen hand fractures during his career, Gehrig never missed playing in a game
for thirteen straight years. That comes down to 2,130 games! Who does that?
Well, not many, that’s for sure. What an amazing ability to find a way despite the
challenges. No excuse—valid or not—kept him from the mission.</p><p>Reading that fun fact confirms I am a wimp. It is so easy to make an excuse
of why I did or did not do something. I may even give great lip service to its
importance, but when it comes down to it, I back out.
I read in Proverbs an interesting verse describing someone so lazy that he
claims a lion waits outside to devour him. Hence, he has no recourse but to stay
inside the walls of his home. Lest I scoff at that fella, I am challenged to examine
my own lame reasons for not running, not taking time to read, ignoring prayer, or
neglecting relationships. Shame on me.
I best finish this story and get in a workout before it gets any later than it is. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><b> Today’s Truth:</b> <i>The sluggard says, “There is a lion outside! I shall be killed in the
streets.</i>” (<span style="font-size: small;">Proverbs 22:13 )</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></p><p class="reader-text-block__paragraph" style="--artdeco-reset-typography_getfontsize: 1.6rem; --artdeco-reset-typography_getlineheight: 1.5; background-color: white; border: var(--artdeco-reset-base-border-zero); box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: "Source Serif Pro", serif; font-size: var(--font-size-large); line-height: 3.2rem; margin: 3.2rem 0px; padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); vertical-align: var(--artdeco-reset-base-vertical-align-baseline);"><br /></p>Rebekah Trittipoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14317015166448407967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411028237459709692.post-51449358479977637452022-05-31T17:30:00.008-04:002022-06-02T14:30:51.061-04:00Run a little. Walk a lot.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge_ULC1gN_TNb5KSu-GXk1WCzhtDm7LfpR83-eHEuHRaw2iy7BkRWpMIm8JU1uIT98jKJMYmZLs8NDkGbKwPRRJktfNUVWnTMoj3dqXmArvjQSpGO99DqmSbZml9UjptTrZmFdRzEZW8EddK3E9n5qGd8lsIQQQuznuAzP-gq6nJ-lKqwEEUP4bls2_g/s3088/selfie.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge_ULC1gN_TNb5KSu-GXk1WCzhtDm7LfpR83-eHEuHRaw2iy7BkRWpMIm8JU1uIT98jKJMYmZLs8NDkGbKwPRRJktfNUVWnTMoj3dqXmArvjQSpGO99DqmSbZml9UjptTrZmFdRzEZW8EddK3E9n5qGd8lsIQQQuznuAzP-gq6nJ-lKqwEEUP4bls2_g/s320/selfie.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I was on a mission. Mind you, a mission is not a goal. A mission grows roots that reach to the depths, providing an anchor to render the mission immovable.<p></p><p>Let's not confuse a mission with a goal. Sometimes the goals we set<b> <a href="http://rebekahtrittipoe.blogspot.com/2019/10/goals-good-or-bad.html" target="_blank">(Read the blog post)</a></b> are not completely within our control. We set our sights on a big win, a personal record, or a championship trophy. The weather is brutal, the trail is a quagmire, or our opponent pulls off a once-in-a-lifetime race. We fail at reaching our goal. That never feels good, which is why understanding our mission is so critical.</p><p>When I signed up for the Black Mountain Monster 24-Hour race (BBM), I forced myself to contemplate my mission rather than set a finite goal. After what I saw as a failure at the 2021 Yeti 100-miler <a href="http://rebekahtrittipoe.blogspot.com/2021/09/failure-or-transition-or-maybe-both.html" target="_blank"><b>(Read the blog post)</b></a>, I really thought I was done with racing after almost 30 years of the long stuff. But I suppose Black Mountain become a way of doing penance for quitting at mile 62. </p><p>The mission? Simple. "Run a little. Walk a lot." And I did just that.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinAyFE4gY7yI-WhoMPROZEPSmy8d2VOBimMJHPRdnlD76uTCb72lC0CCUvkF79iMvtM61rDDYtSmjvKmr6URUnCr4ehvGpEUfyIaQVv2KGbUt_CVrx9PH2xhPPO1VGTOZw74lhPpjy5TJMiscuTsORS-FoGDOIcPuVLbIvjTOrtazhsqC-NPDk7cvT-g/s2271/happy%20cropped.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2271" data-original-width="1031" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinAyFE4gY7yI-WhoMPROZEPSmy8d2VOBimMJHPRdnlD76uTCb72lC0CCUvkF79iMvtM61rDDYtSmjvKmr6URUnCr4ehvGpEUfyIaQVv2KGbUt_CVrx9PH2xhPPO1VGTOZw74lhPpjy5TJMiscuTsORS-FoGDOIcPuVLbIvjTOrtazhsqC-NPDk7cvT-g/s320/happy%20cropped.jpg" width="145" /></a></div>I'm a 65-year old gal who has gotten a whole lot slower over the years. I no longer stand on podiums after being chased by runners from behind. Rather, I have become the chaser in search of just making it past the cutoffs. <p></p><p>Since BBM tends to draw runners living in proximity to the line of the simultaneous 6, 12 and 24-hour events, no one had any preconceived notions of what my performance should be. That was a relief. All anyone had to know was that the lady with silver hair and crepey-looking skin showed up for a long walk in the woods.</p><p>Did I train frantically for this event? No. In my best years of running, I would have never arrived at the start without getting in as much training as possible, often sacrificing family time and overall health and well-being in the process. But now? After coming close to throwing in the towel all together, my approach to "training" since the YETI debacle last fall is vastly different. I run when I can and when I want to. If I miss a day--or two--I have learned to live with that. My weekends do not always include a long run because, quite frankly, other things (like time with my granddaughter or house projects) are more important at this stage of life.</p><p>Was I nervous to look squarely into the face of 24 hours on my feet? Sure. That is a long time considering my average of 25-35 miles per week. But then again, walking with purpose is much less destructive on tendons and ligaments. And, with lessened aerobic and anaerobic conditioning required compared to running, high mileage loses importance if praise-worthy performance is not part of the mission. That said, I specifically prayed for wisdom to recognize real warning signs of impending doom during the event. I knew my mission, but did not want to do something stupid in keeping it.</p><p></p>We weaved ourselves repeatedly through a 3.125 woodland course, arriving back at the start/finish aid station at the conclusion of each lap. A little single track here, forest road there, with grassy fields thrown in for good measure made up the course. With torrential downpours the day before, unavoidable shin-deep mud bogs were more suitable for pigs than runners. <p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSLcSbibWPf8BdsiU3gj1L6GOPBn0XiPKodiZf7Ae4HSPPGRrYIrwq_3fls2xzG34O2n2ERq_NoUfjSfu7yO9ReNHrmsTnbGotrDjIK3N3IsJw3jVWej3hhYue3j6xhfMcJIV33HEikVsqnMr6cgyxxIS7nwJJrDixPzoipi2n9iKgH4AIFWmdxuylXA/s4032/mud%20bob.jpg" style="clear: right; display: inline; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSLcSbibWPf8BdsiU3gj1L6GOPBn0XiPKodiZf7Ae4HSPPGRrYIrwq_3fls2xzG34O2n2ERq_NoUfjSfu7yO9ReNHrmsTnbGotrDjIK3N3IsJw3jVWej3hhYue3j6xhfMcJIV33HEikVsqnMr6cgyxxIS7nwJJrDixPzoipi2n9iKgH4AIFWmdxuylXA/s320/mud%20bob.jpg" width="240" /></a>I was conservative from the start. My mission stayed on repeat in my head: <i>Run a little. Walk a lot.</i> Up through about 25 miles, that run/walk thing worked well. From 25-40 miles, I became more selective in choosing to run. But for what would be the last 31+ miles, I essentially walked with purpose and fervor. If you want to know the ending, I ended up as the second woman and the first person (man or woman) in the 60-69 age group. Overall, I was 16th out of 71 runners entered in the 24-hour event, officially logging 71.88 miles.</p><p>But there is more to the story than a fluke podium finish in a race absent of top-tier woman competitors. Never before have I had to discipline myself to be so patient for so long. When I noticed fewer runners on the course after 4:00 PM (the finish time for the 6-hour entrants), I made myself look forward to cooler temps in a few more hours. I interacted with other runners as we passed by. I kept guard of my attitude by being pleasant and happy every time I passed the Start/Finish. I looked forward to being embraced in the darkness of the coming hours.</p><p>By 10:00 PM, the 12-hour mark, it was necessary to prevent my mind from thinking that my race was only half-way done. It became imperative to remind myself: "Just. Keep. Going. 12 hours in the context of a lifetime is miniscule, You are fine. Nothing is wrong. You love the dark. Make the most of it. Smile. Be smart, not stupid."</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilkFCld79g1u9_Zp7Ac1cJxpWIcs9vDotRiH87iogBOqBN3phqEtELlGzXQsGazF2vRQoTNyIsp0vJmtwwoIoy5z2hJzr2bfSFFOjWfInBe6yV6kunjPUZirKgB3iB-vu0gFfjdKUejSUO5pQRnI8XWNEl0BAU1chKsf6MTyJk9pOLQjVjF2Z1_5Y9Pw/s3678/2nd%20female.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3678" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilkFCld79g1u9_Zp7Ac1cJxpWIcs9vDotRiH87iogBOqBN3phqEtELlGzXQsGazF2vRQoTNyIsp0vJmtwwoIoy5z2hJzr2bfSFFOjWfInBe6yV6kunjPUZirKgB3iB-vu0gFfjdKUejSUO5pQRnI8XWNEl0BAU1chKsf6MTyJk9pOLQjVjF2Z1_5Y9Pw/s320/2nd%20female.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The almost deafening noise of waking birds marked the crack of dawn. I had made it through the night without falling asleep. Two laps once I hit 60 miles seemed harder than usual, despite edging me closer to the finish. I completed my last lap at 22:55. For the miles to be counted, I would have to run the next lap and make it back before the clock struck 10:00 AM, the 24-hour mark. Honestly, to do that I would have had to push hard. I wasn't sure I could trust my legs. I had made it thus far without injury or incident, and I wanted to keep it that way. When the official timer surprised me with the fact that second place was solidly in my hand, I decided my race had come to a successful conclusion. I had run a little, walked a lot.<p></p><p>So, are there life lessons for the athlete, the teacher, the coach, the business person--well, any human-- buried within the story? I think so.</p><p><b>1) </b>A clear mission is foundational to accomplishment. If an activity or action does not lead toward the mission, then it is time to reconsider one, the other, or both.</p><p><b>2) </b>Slow progress is still progress. Patience to embrace and appreciate each moment is critical.</p><p><b>3)</b> Control what you can control; mostly attitude and perspective. Don't worry about what is outside of your control.</p><p><b>4)</b> Avoid discontentment after the fact. My miles were slow and steady but not at all impressive compared to when I could run 100 miles in 20 hours. But I am not now what I was then. That has to be okay because time changes things.</p><p><b>5)</b> Never underestimate the importance of constant forward motion. You can cover a lot of ground if you just keep on walking on mission.</p><p><b>Mission accomplished.</b></p><p><br /></p>Rebekah Trittipoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14317015166448407967noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411028237459709692.post-17598984973659982792022-04-26T11:41:00.002-04:002022-04-26T13:06:25.511-04:0010 reasons to be dead last<p></p><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3li9QYQvcrpo0N9G8J44X27O3Uxu9KdYmuTAByKIqLKTPmCOD10cvwc6QXuSGBWRRSCVGES98OXZvzxIDBvFC-sHx5jmFnKHkCexUJU0K1xU0HvRDRCaj2aLtJhT4ydFfGZAjnMPa74WwWxFZLvhvackeiQ4W9Dpc8HoRS4ajHlPO-W2xUIzhwNPNiA/s2048/trach.jpg" style="clear: right; display: inline; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3li9QYQvcrpo0N9G8J44X27O3Uxu9KdYmuTAByKIqLKTPmCOD10cvwc6QXuSGBWRRSCVGES98OXZvzxIDBvFC-sHx5jmFnKHkCexUJU0K1xU0HvRDRCaj2aLtJhT4ydFfGZAjnMPa74WwWxFZLvhvackeiQ4W9Dpc8HoRS4ajHlPO-W2xUIzhwNPNiA/w150-h200/trach.jpg" width="150" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size: large;">I</span> </b>swept the 35 miles of the Promise Land 50K trail. If you have a picture of a white-haired old gal with broom in hand whisking away sticks and stones, that's not it. Not that the white-haired old gal is wrong. It's simply the broom part is not even close.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>A trail sweep is a runner whose job it is to stay behind the last competitor, taking down the plastic streamers that mark the way. The obvious reason is to have the course de-marked at the conclusion of the race. A less obvious cause is to deal with any human carnage that may occur: a runner who gets in trouble and may even need medical attention. My job is to do what it takes to stay with the runner and get him or her to safety.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVUdEwzQLwinO9C59dBHPYOHi6Lw4473aPEzL94cyyDUB-Q75Sn-M4wp7KkR3y9eXNKaOEZTk5XF4ESDYLYn8yTWNPx39OpcAcBJ8friEMeIAM-fUARqDIk6SSbYkj9lnRhUQ20mVXSWGRBCtSuqFQ1u4PJCD-Na4UvZ1SMqJ0ZumVi-ShrcPl7w0SDw/s2048/trail%20and%20mt.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVUdEwzQLwinO9C59dBHPYOHi6Lw4473aPEzL94cyyDUB-Q75Sn-M4wp7KkR3y9eXNKaOEZTk5XF4ESDYLYn8yTWNPx39OpcAcBJ8friEMeIAM-fUARqDIk6SSbYkj9lnRhUQ20mVXSWGRBCtSuqFQ1u4PJCD-Na4UvZ1SMqJ0ZumVi-ShrcPl7w0SDw/w200-h150/trail%20and%20mt.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Now that we got that definition out of the way, allow me a few minutes to lay down my top ten reasons to run a race without any hope of a personal best or age-group award. <i>Sweeping is a task that necessarily demands last place.</i><br /><p></p><p><i><b>10. The clock does not apply to me. </b></i>When a race begins, the clock starts ticking. Competitors must cross the finish line before the clock strikes the final moment. In fact, the runners must arrive at designated aid stations within a fixed time limit lest they be forced to stop. Following the last runner often makes me late as well. But do I stop? Nope. My task is to find and follow the new last runner. Being late is A-OK.</p><p><i><b>9. The birds chirp louder. </b></i>Because I run alone sans the chatter so common among runners, the hour following the break of dawn fills with a cacophony of ornithopic song. I am left to wonder what they are saying as one group antiphonally answers another. I almost feel selfish enjoying the private concert.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYdFC8LpzYIkQXya0bAbbnx5LpzOo4iBaUOs0yJ8mCpXIjM3qheOJQiSG65RQ6O2agiFAlLWUBLjtoPg15PKphzjAbjqqKFW7nkAZdFOuOn2BzL8A92fJBUES0IPaMrxZZ_CxYPJSmTp22ncaEM-ysZTLDeZlWVnjHfwjQ_hYTsBt4VfVcD51NBob0jQ/s2048/streamer.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYdFC8LpzYIkQXya0bAbbnx5LpzOo4iBaUOs0yJ8mCpXIjM3qheOJQiSG65RQ6O2agiFAlLWUBLjtoPg15PKphzjAbjqqKFW7nkAZdFOuOn2BzL8A92fJBUES0IPaMrxZZ_CxYPJSmTp22ncaEM-ysZTLDeZlWVnjHfwjQ_hYTsBt4VfVcD51NBob0jQ/w150-h200/streamer.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><i><b>8. I can dawdle at aid stations. </b></i>I can only imagine what it must be like to know you are last because I am running on your heels. I try hard to avoid becoming the race's Grim Reaper, being careful to stay in contact but just out of sight. So, when I get to an aid station, it's good if I chat and snack to give the runner more space as they head down the trail to the next aid station before I once again pursue.<p></p><p><i><b>7. The flowers are prettier and the streams more picturesque.</b></i> I know intellectually that the flowers and cascading streams are not dependent on who views them. But it seems to me that the petals are brighter and the waterfalls more spectacular, putting on a show for those who are slow enough to notice.</p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz7ukReDrr-INkxn7SAMdIYDxsVhFB_dsLJaJVxIT_1-pOAOpsBcqc8PiHRh8WgirYUFzNQ_py7YAIzFwL7mz7ichhDAKg9dPqpFiQSIltBJFuoK_xDRXLniRWVtR-QwDqHwPGosxV3EmNBjPvyme1zjNlFBL6M6ogfOhsCUcYRj1CwS67gJrz-8zkWw/s2048/lilac%20flower.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz7ukReDrr-INkxn7SAMdIYDxsVhFB_dsLJaJVxIT_1-pOAOpsBcqc8PiHRh8WgirYUFzNQ_py7YAIzFwL7mz7ichhDAKg9dPqpFiQSIltBJFuoK_xDRXLniRWVtR-QwDqHwPGosxV3EmNBjPvyme1zjNlFBL6M6ogfOhsCUcYRj1CwS67gJrz-8zkWw/w150-h200/lilac%20flower.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><i><b>6. Slow is expected. </b></i>Yes, a sweeper stays behind whoever is running at the end of the line. That ensures slow, which is particularly helpful when a sweeper's speed is also slow. <br /><p></p><p><i style="font-weight: bold;">5. Experience is gained as a collector of trail trash. </i>Actually, ultrarunners are very good about not dropping a lot of trash as they scamper along forested trail. However, one only truly appreciates how well-marked a course is when tasked with taking down all those streamers, many of which have become hopelessly entangled among the branches. Thousands--literally--of streamers need to by freed one-by-one from the branches, being careful not to leave the knot. Once in my hand, the game becomes "How many can I stuff in the pockets of my shorts before resorting to the trash bag I carry in my pack?"</p><p><i style="font-weight: bold;"></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><i style="font-weight: bold;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7stGYlieqI30RBO8D35olIdMAekVSpgeVVkxKjJos7zT_uPEGx-JBAHz7aziE2oHBHVMJyrhMX5xcDSP51F0tx8kmQQL1qQdXQ0T_1NZxIYehHueGKCMUaW7a4Gb2pniJVe-2su5_J5v6LlLaGrwaIM9O4g2bDkSDI0_dbyXUjwixaTJ70YDDIkikZw/s2048/white%20flower.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7stGYlieqI30RBO8D35olIdMAekVSpgeVVkxKjJos7zT_uPEGx-JBAHz7aziE2oHBHVMJyrhMX5xcDSP51F0tx8kmQQL1qQdXQ0T_1NZxIYehHueGKCMUaW7a4Gb2pniJVe-2su5_J5v6LlLaGrwaIM9O4g2bDkSDI0_dbyXUjwixaTJ70YDDIkikZw/w150-h200/white%20flower.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>4. Taking down streamers adds a huge chunk of time spent on the course. </i>If I had to guess, I spend at least 25-30% more time on the trail when I do a solo sweep. It becomes an endless sequence of run 100 yards. Stop. Untangle. Pull. Stuff in pocket. Repeat. When my pockets bulge and my pack fills to overflowing, I wonder if those who marked the trail had been overzealous. Surely, we love a well-marked course, but streamers hung every 50 yards on single track with no side trails seems a bit of an overkill.<p></p><p><b>3. </b><i style="font-weight: bold;">Pee with confidence. </i>With the last runner ahead and no one behind, there is no need to hesitate when nature calls. This is reason to celebrate!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsLPjerE0rYUzoNxcmUnqwEkP6lUR40XTxmiYQcPql7xtvFOn8VUehKaIPKwyd2aqjlk8TM14u-3ja4ewOVF3W8-wsIk0mHOVY4p1z2zHBt70gx6b1MNkBAvEqPb1A3JEExto9ZmXxLSsXyTBqrSJuBfkid3ksGVdMnVpn335gr06ewM9gnTgOXAQDJw/s1118/profile.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="734" data-original-width="1118" height="131" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsLPjerE0rYUzoNxcmUnqwEkP6lUR40XTxmiYQcPql7xtvFOn8VUehKaIPKwyd2aqjlk8TM14u-3ja4ewOVF3W8-wsIk0mHOVY4p1z2zHBt70gx6b1MNkBAvEqPb1A3JEExto9ZmXxLSsXyTBqrSJuBfkid3ksGVdMnVpn335gr06ewM9gnTgOXAQDJw/w200-h131/profile.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><i style="font-weight: bold;">2. I am reminded to get out of my own head to help others. </i>On the tough climb up Apple Orchard, I was feeling rough. I downed what calories and fluid I had on hand, thinking that might be the problem. But when I caught not one, but two struggling runners, I was forced to turn up the encouraging yet empathetic dial while avoiding the "way to chipper" vibe that can easily aggravate. Tending to their physical and emotional needs put my own in perspective and reminded me of my purpose.<p></p><p><i style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHWGaqTKFaevKTI_94-YLllJlwbkXMZKhNjjsKFBqBG-E9KCKgBYxtNAnBno-8-tGxpGqas-B69Eu4Wy6M8Z-Uh4EyYXD-dzoAR05LThRwdO55iVhllniVq3YRzpwxgQh0awG2gdVRbaqK4-uK7cbrFQCWa5mD9CImddJ8qwcbKWCmR28KCK49eA2g_g/s2048/ssingle%20track.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHWGaqTKFaevKTI_94-YLllJlwbkXMZKhNjjsKFBqBG-E9KCKgBYxtNAnBno-8-tGxpGqas-B69Eu4Wy6M8Z-Uh4EyYXD-dzoAR05LThRwdO55iVhllniVq3YRzpwxgQh0awG2gdVRbaqK4-uK7cbrFQCWa5mD9CImddJ8qwcbKWCmR28KCK49eA2g_g/w150-h200/ssingle%20track.jpg" width="150" /></a></i><b style="font-style: italic;">1. Sweeping reinforces the idea of persistent patience. </b>There is no doubt that sweeping is a way to serve the ultrarunning community. To hand the race director a course that requires no attention in the aftermath is a gift offered to help ease the mountainous responsibilities carried on the RD's shoulders. But as the sweep, I must accept the fact that I will be out there hours longer than it would take to race the course. I will run outside of the competitors' circle. And yet, those hours spent alone are both instructive and special. </p><p>I think about the hundreds of feet that trod the path before me. Some sped along the course, like the top four men whom I intersected as I was at mile 14 and they were approaching 29 on the way to the finish. While mind-blowing, the truth of a 15-mile gap demanded a reasoned persistence in getting comfortable with the required hours ahead; to contemplate my own struggle and doubts for future racing, to miss the camaraderie of those who triumphed in personal achievement at the finish, to view the nearly empty campground marking the finish when I finally arrived, with nothing left to hint at the glorious finishes with equipment and trash bags packed tightly into the beds of pick-up trucks. </p><p>In retrospect, it was <i>Mission Accomplished.</i> I was dead last, spending a long and hot 11 hours and 11 minutes along the rocky, steep and challenging trail. And, I would do it again in a heartbeat.<br /></p>Rebekah Trittipoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14317015166448407967noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411028237459709692.post-10562248687220194422021-11-06T23:52:00.007-04:002021-11-07T20:07:39.323-05:00Chasing dreams through golden forests<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWt8hT14edtoqCgBuSTzKsdwOhfgolsBkazyynPOlf4jaOqFDwhdRe_DdllltKGc0ENhBwYprHY2TTzGXj8ZVtDeWV58fd6ZT6AYEOQhbrR7jev5HyERZ2KhM2HMLVQPohHGvW_azlyQ_A/s1280/thumbnail_IMG_1532.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWt8hT14edtoqCgBuSTzKsdwOhfgolsBkazyynPOlf4jaOqFDwhdRe_DdllltKGc0ENhBwYprHY2TTzGXj8ZVtDeWV58fd6ZT6AYEOQhbrR7jev5HyERZ2KhM2HMLVQPohHGvW_azlyQ_A/s320/thumbnail_IMG_1532.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Pulling into the driveway at 0345, Rachel quickly made her way to the car. The prepared bag of extra clothes and snacks went into the back seat as she claimed the shotgun position. A discussion ensued over which of us slept the least despite valiant efforts to invite slumber. Traveling north toward our destination, the aroma of her warmed-up egg, bacon, and cheese bagel filled my Suzuki. It seemed to provide comfort despite the increasing realization of the task at hand.<p></p><p>As I steered the car along the winding mountain roads, eventually turning into the open field that served as the day's parking lot, we glanced at each other after the car came to a stop. Though Rachel had no means of comparison, I noted that the normal fervor accompanying the start of a 50 mile mountain race was missing. Rather, the majority of the Port-a-Potty's stood ready but empty. Small groups of people made the 50-yard trip to the electronic start line to be sent off at five or ten minute intervals. After checking in but needing to wait for her appointed time, we both retreated to the car to escape the more than chilly 20-something temps. It could have been my imagination, but I am pretty sure I heard the accelerated rhythm of my young friend's heart, reminiscent of E.A. Poe's tell-tale heart. I smiled. I was very familiar with that feeling.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKvlkClW9ogSpeTN-k5HM-Ah1goNlkEfk9LsETD_PR69KU_V-7JuCD0cNpnYLFdK6uNP2AWmswlKTlONRPUD8sLVst8prcSxGf6UVidUOoXdMGWLzVAhIcm0ZFcowoHfQWT97v_YX9bOLS/s4032/IMG_1538.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKvlkClW9ogSpeTN-k5HM-Ah1goNlkEfk9LsETD_PR69KU_V-7JuCD0cNpnYLFdK6uNP2AWmswlKTlONRPUD8sLVst8prcSxGf6UVidUOoXdMGWLzVAhIcm0ZFcowoHfQWT97v_YX9bOLS/s320/IMG_1538.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p>Soon enough, headlamp blazing, she took the first steps of her first-ever 50-mile journey. Though dressed in running clothes myself, my athletic wear was not as much necessary as it was familiar. I made my way back to the car, left the parking lot, and drove toward the Blue Ridge Parkway in the darkness of the 0530 time frame. I hoped I would be able to negotiate the miles and miles of driving along twisty-turny country roads throughout the day. I did not want to fail my young, talented protege' by missing her at an aid station.<br /></p><p></p><p>I chatted with legendary David Horton at the first aid station. We watched as bobbing headlamps came streaming down the steep hill. Many had no need to stop, just 8 or 9 miles into the race. They came and went quickly, which is why I only got a glimpse of Rachel, who had moved up in the standings. Content that she was moving well, my curiosity was appeased, allowing me to make the bumpy drive back down the gravel road.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuZeNzg34ZmlO_F1JEaUMuxI5kw05pYiVGTyc6aefZylFGUcKz_bQT-X9A6wmYcHLAYD3YpOIxHVuVE2MrdC8_fF9tGCylmsWVVQWjgpHMiqLIkIPDGDvs7QTuz16Hrmtu3qeS2dhxg7qQ/s4032/IMG_1543.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuZeNzg34ZmlO_F1JEaUMuxI5kw05pYiVGTyc6aefZylFGUcKz_bQT-X9A6wmYcHLAYD3YpOIxHVuVE2MrdC8_fF9tGCylmsWVVQWjgpHMiqLIkIPDGDvs7QTuz16Hrmtu3qeS2dhxg7qQ/s320/IMG_1543.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>My next destination was a new aid station for this newly designed out-and-back course. I had successfully run the older version twenty times in past years, learning the ins and outs of the trails like the back of my hand. Still, there were two sections I had never been on, one of them leading to the aid station to which I was now headed. I parked on the side of the road, the lone car at a place that was normally bristling with excitement. "Strange," I thought, gathering my backpack filled with potential supplies and making the short half-mile trek to the station at the 15-mile mark. Highly expecting the commotion common to an aid station, I was surprised to find nothing but two willing souls and one jug of water at the "Cabin." Oops.<p></p><p>The lost and missing crew members eventually found their way into the woods and set up tables filled with food, beverage, and freshly-cooked pancakes. Sooner than expected, I saw Rachel coming down the hill. "I've been passing so many," she quickly briefed me. Game face on, she spent a slim 10 seconds getting aid. I didn't even have time to snap a photo. Off she went as if on a mission to track down and kill her prey. I was excited, but a little concerned that she may be pushing too hard. I had told her to hold a comfortable effort for at least the first 20 - 30 miles. </p><p>Five miles later, she came down into the lowest elevation aid station on the course. This time, she was on the heels of the woman occupying the third spot. A couple ibuprofen to calm an aggravated groin and a quick refuel prepared her for the grueling, predominately uphill trek back to the Cabin stop. Hence, I drove back around, walked the familiar trail into the woods, this time finding a music-thumping, fully-equipped aid station. I felt a little guilty chatting it up with the gang and other crew awaiting the arrival of their runners because I knew how hard it was to climb back up this mountain. I had my phone at the ready to catch a photo op since I could see her coming. Uh-oh. She wasn't looking too chipper. "Will I see my Mom at the loop?" she barked. I suspected that wanting mommy was not the best sign.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ckRib5_mL2RG4WXslnrUqNhi1r4MPr4VP4ozIUmT7vFaJ4l0j28sQs8p5NcEGx1bdeliMYtNYRMpJc3PaW-zoK7qzdfX4S-9F0xrXtMToj4vtIAxigMQ2nnbU49ZHugo_c3560XVom11/s4032/IMG_1553.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ckRib5_mL2RG4WXslnrUqNhi1r4MPr4VP4ozIUmT7vFaJ4l0j28sQs8p5NcEGx1bdeliMYtNYRMpJc3PaW-zoK7qzdfX4S-9F0xrXtMToj4vtIAxigMQ2nnbU49ZHugo_c3560XVom11/s320/IMG_1553.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>We had previously planned that Rachel's husband, mom and dad would hang out near the infamous "Loop," given that she would pass by that spot three times. Hence, I had not planned on joining them due to the claustrophobic parking situation. My plans changed. Rachel was not happy and appeared to be descending into a dark mental space. I needed to drive up there to have a chat with the family, advising them of how they could best handle a discouraged and tired runner.<p></p><p>She was still not smiling when she arrived. "A girl passed me." She seemed annoyed by that fact. "Rachel, run your race. Suffering is part of this. Accept it and continue to make forward progress." Off she went. I hoped she could work through the low she was experiencing. With that, I departed to drive around the mountain to once again conquer the rough and rocky ascent to the Salt Log Gap station. Her family was left with the responsibility to motivate and hand a
little bit of tough love to Rachel once she completed The Loop. Mom did well to respond to Rachel's "Mom, this sucks!" with <span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id" dir="auto" lang="en">“I bet it does. You can do this! Go."<br /></span></p><p>It wasn't too long until Rachel arrived at Salt Log. Still not happy, she complained. "My groin hurts. My feet hurt. My whole body hurts." Houston. We have a problem. Though I had not planned on making the 1.2 mile walk up the mountain to the Forest Valley Aid Station, through which she would pass twice, it was now an imperative. She needed more encouragement, and if I could offer that, I would.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-6dl_dNcSvulmDO9pvlcRFdSzlrf3uH6v1Y5c-NSptwpH6yn7qRKk-jZXADIKktwri0-fueNENp9P3_Xf0n_4aNpkX9w0tVVl4tXY3rttiUkP3JPp0mjndYKwrTAYcj7vr8yNUgVQWTyo/s4032/IMG_1556.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-6dl_dNcSvulmDO9pvlcRFdSzlrf3uH6v1Y5c-NSptwpH6yn7qRKk-jZXADIKktwri0-fueNENp9P3_Xf0n_4aNpkX9w0tVVl4tXY3rttiUkP3JPp0mjndYKwrTAYcj7vr8yNUgVQWTyo/s320/IMG_1556.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>What a relief to see her come back into the Forest Valley Aid station. Her face was relaxed, her gait strong and steady. "Miles 25-35 sucked but I feel a lot better now." Time for me to relax as well. With eight miles to go, she returned to her focused-self, not wasting a second in getting what she needed and pushing forward. She was on her own until the end. I was on my own to find my way to the end in my <br />car.<p></p><p>Her whole family was nestled into their camp chairs when I arrived at the finish line. It was exciting to inform them of her mental and physical turn-around. As runners who were close to Rachel all day began to come across the line, I knew our girl could not be far behind. Sure enough, though she later told us of excruciating knee and groin pain on the final three miles of descent and the resulting hobble to the finish, there she came. In her first ultramarathon, this 25 year-old newbie managed to be the sixth woman to complete the 50 miles with nearly 10,000 of elevation gain. Not bad. I choked back tears.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl9dtiCpECfEyxQaybjznbXW7jpkzn0gvsn0QvA80zWgNe9NyFVkjuGVSo3WyvIAYKGf7NV21CnMXODrjs6s7zXpiwg3oCbdOCaNnGQYx0jX7ZQ4bx2g2Ss4YgKy3JFNWbuDYekDP_vtYX/s4032/IMG_1560.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl9dtiCpECfEyxQaybjznbXW7jpkzn0gvsn0QvA80zWgNe9NyFVkjuGVSo3WyvIAYKGf7NV21CnMXODrjs6s7zXpiwg3oCbdOCaNnGQYx0jX7ZQ4bx2g2Ss4YgKy3JFNWbuDYekDP_vtYX/s320/IMG_1560.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><p>After the <a href="http://rebekahtrittipoe.blogspot.com/2021/09/failure-or-transition-or-maybe-both.html" target="_blank">disappointing outcome of my 100-mile attempt back </a>in September, I have been enormously conflicted about my roles as runner, mentor, and coach. Admittedly, pangs of jealousy struck at various times during the day when I saw friends old and new chase their own dreams amidst the golden leaves. Am I destined to be a "has been"? Are my training days over? Is it "okay" if I end up loving an expanded mentor role?</p><p>Mentoring and coaching is pretty sweet, I must admit. I am so thankful for Rachel who came along at the right time to follow me to the mountains and beyond. She encouraged me when I most needed it. It didn't seem to bother her that I was old and slow. It appeared she enjoyed my company and accepted my humble advise. She saved me from myself. Rachel, and those Shindigglers who have come before, do far more for me than I could ever do for them.<br /></p><p>I still cannot tell you definitively whether I will train and race again. But I am fairly confident that I will continue to look for opportunities to impact young women, whatever that may look like.</p><p>Thank you, Rachel Tillis. Much love and respect. I am incredibly proud of you.<br /></p><p><br /></p>Rebekah Trittipoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14317015166448407967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411028237459709692.post-8753014224583797502021-09-25T15:10:00.005-04:002021-09-25T17:01:11.261-04:00Failure or transition? Or, maybe both?<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<p>Here's the abbreviated version. I started the YETI 100 miler, determined to
live out the statement by a friend battling cancer: "Don't you want to
know what happens if you don't give up?". I never found
out what would happen because I gave up--quit--threw in the towel--at mile 64. Let's not sugar-coat it. I failed.
Big time. I am not proud of it. Please don't tell me I'm still a winner for having started. Please don't tell me you don't even like to drive that far. Such platitudes are not helpful.<br /></p>
<p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj4SaKyKrdadQUtqSsoydqMWsiQqNMMVqUEaVRCb-fW0G4kiHWDu8xlGlZcIZH3ak29bXhYE1YgKMWBh_4XIBAhVM9orrQiZrUIlk_P1SOORETofHm875mmZ59fBJnJkp_z5UucJ5m5YdZ/s359/yeti100+cropped.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="359" data-original-width="249" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj4SaKyKrdadQUtqSsoydqMWsiQqNMMVqUEaVRCb-fW0G4kiHWDu8xlGlZcIZH3ak29bXhYE1YgKMWBh_4XIBAhVM9orrQiZrUIlk_P1SOORETofHm875mmZ59fBJnJkp_z5UucJ5m5YdZ/w278-h400/yeti100+cropped.jpg" width="278" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy at mile 34<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The race didn't start off badly. I felt comfortable running the first 13
miles of the slightly downhill old railroad grade of the Virginia Creeper
Trail. The chilly air encouraged a consistent pace, crossing over multitudes of
old railroad trestles spiffed up for recreation purposes. When the grade became
flat, I wisely heeded the advice of friends who had previously done this race.
Be sure to take walk breaks. So I did. Progress was steady as I made games out
of counting steps, alternating running and walking. The trail of mostly crushed
gravel was beautiful with a combination of cascading waterfalls, open meadows,
and over 40 bridges spanning the river and deep gorges. Life was good through
the first 34 miles that ended at the trail head in Abingdon. I was moving well, glorious thoughts of a finisher's belt buckle within grasp. I was under a 24-hour pace if my calculations were accurate. Then it was time
to turn around, retrace steps to the mountaintop start, reverse directions
again and traverse the same path for the third time to the finish. At least
that was the plan.<p></p>
<p>Somewhere between miles 35 and 49 miles, a switch in my head turned off. My head was swimming, steps faltering. All
I wanted to do was sleep. It didn't make
sense. Sure, it was an early morning, but I had only been running for about 5
or 6 hours when it hit. I hit the caffeine tablets. I fought with all my might not to lay down and sleep,
but that would not get me further down the trail. Attempts to run were futile. I
felt so weak. I hiked as best as I could, keeping a pace around 15-minute
miles. I tried to eat and drink, thinking my swirling brain a result of low
blood sugar. Surely, it doesn't always get worse. It can get better, right?</p>
<p>By the time I arrived in Damascus to begin the 18 mile climb back to Whitetop
mountain, I was discouraged. Very discouraged. I had to regroup and adjust the attitude. Changing
clothes to prepare for the falling temps, several cups of hot chicken broth
helped my mental and physical state. Though I continued to walk, not run, I
felt a little better. But as night fell, the concrete mile posts seemed to grow
in the distance between. My pace uphill was now 16 – 17 minutes. Even in my
brain fog, I knew that a pedestrian 20-minute pace from here on out would get me to the finish well under the
required 30 hours. But did I want to walk for another 40 miles? How
discouraging to see the front runner come back down the mountain, a full 24
miles ahead of me! I felt so old. So decrepit. So worthless. So "has been."<br /></p>
<p>For the most part, I had been alone the entire race, left to contemplate the
pathetic inner workings of my mind. Now, cold and moving slowly, the thoughts
brewing over the last weeks and months began to surface. They needed to be confronted head on. I could not remember
the last time I looked forward to a race. At best, it was 4 years ago as a just-turned 60 year old entering a new age group with high expectations. Lately, I think I enter races for 3 reasons: 1) Obligation and expectation, 2) Because I
love the <i>idea</i> of racing and 3) I remember the glory days when I was running at the front of the pack. But no longer am I
strong and agile and fast. I honestly could not tell you the last time my legs
felt normal, let alone strong. I’m not sure if it’s my mid-60s age or the evil statins I take. There
are no easy recovery runs because it always seem like I am recovering. I don’t like living this way.</p>
<p>I’ve been running the long stuff for about 28 years, training year in, year
out. I’m tired. I hate the feeling of “have to” training. The pressures from my
job, home, and family responsibilities make consistency even harder, which
leads to more frustration and guilt. That’s not to say I don’t love going to
the mountains, especially with young woman with fresh legs and eager minds who
yearn for adventure. But having the pressure of a race hover over my head like a
guillotine is anything but pleasant. I’m done. There, I said it. Like the
epiphany Forest Gump had when he nonchalantly stated it after halting his
incessant running, “<span class="hgkelc">I'm pretty tired… I
think I'll go home now.”</span></p>
<p><span class="hgkelc">But after coming to grips with that Gump reality, I first had
to get to the next aid station where I prayed Gary would be waiting for me.
Prior efforts to take in more fluid and calories became less important, which likely did not help. I was
cold. I knew I was not embracing the suffering as I hoped I would. Could I live
with myself if I allowed what would likely be my last race end in a pathetic
DNF? Nothing was critically wrong with me. “What a WUS,” I harshly labeled myself. I
had no good excuse. No bones protruded, no ligaments torn, no cardiac arrest. And
yet, like Forest, “I’m pretty tired. I think I’ll go home now.”</span></p>
<p><span class="hgkelc">Gary was there. “I’m done. I know I have time but I just
don’t want to walk another 38 miles.” Tears flowed, my body began to shake, and
my emotional state prompted an asthma-like attack, breathing labored. Nevertheless,
within an hour and a half, we were back at the hotel. Showered and laying
between crisp white linens, I was glad to not be making my way along the trail.
I was ready to stop racing and transition to giving back to the racing community while continuing
to mentor youngsters just entering the fray.</span></p>
<p><span class="hgkelc">I’m glad it is now after 1 PM Saturday, the 30-hour cutoff. I no longer need to think about those brave souls who continued in the fight to the bitter end. Do I regret
my decision? Truthfully, yes--especially after I checked the results to see all the finishers along with my name at the top of the DNF list. I knew I would. Regret is guaranteed after a self-inflicted failure. But unless I find the fountain of youth and grow
strong legs beneath me, I still think my racing days are over. It’s time to
release what has become bondage, finding once again the profound joy of running
at any speed.</span></p>
<p><span class="hgkelc">To the mountains and beyond. . .on my own terms.</span></p>
Rebekah Trittipoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14317015166448407967noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411028237459709692.post-25089183052057025172021-08-07T19:18:00.000-04:002021-08-07T19:18:14.254-04:00Summertime Scribbles<p>It was a duet of years ago when my 5th book hit the market. When the first wave of books hit the doorstep, I had that same giddy feeling that the arrival of other titles produced deep in my soul. Now, nearing summer's end, one new case of new books arrived in early July, a precursor to a final box that will reveal the product of my recent writing efforts.</p><p>It's not uncommon to entertain questions about why I write. I never offer the answer that it is because the royalties substantially increase the status of my retirements funds--because that would be an untruth. Besides, I give away a lot of books. Do I tell the inquisitor that I write because it ups my name recognition and popularity? Hardly. That's not true either. So why? Why do I put in so much effort to put electronic pen to paper, agonizing over each word, losing sleep over how the reader will interpret my words, and fixating on where and when to place commas around the words and and but?</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNa_pIxaFxrnKbZqvxvaEwa1q2-sIcdsm8DWqYGvs6dU7IP-AzYaYKO3zztDyHEkETvJ05j9MruSOqXAMq_lE1cXBHsBctIdDuWul636FRb5v2nrCm-E9QFGhipZHvzu_DxJ-YckRDGyKE/s1600/quest+cover.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNa_pIxaFxrnKbZqvxvaEwa1q2-sIcdsm8DWqYGvs6dU7IP-AzYaYKO3zztDyHEkETvJ05j9MruSOqXAMq_lE1cXBHsBctIdDuWul636FRb5v2nrCm-E9QFGhipZHvzu_DxJ-YckRDGyKE/s1600/quest+cover.jpg" /></a>I guess an honest answer would be similar to my response to why I run. Because I can. So yes, I write because I can. I do not write perfectly. Never have. Never will. But I write to let the alphabet-soup of letters swirling around in my head congregate into words, phrases, sentences, and paragraphs. The process requires starting from a vague impression which evolves into a developed, mature compilation of thoughts. At least I hope so.</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1598241281/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP60mO9Suo43EwSDI3mA6288E5yPYy0lS6a6KbiznQYBRtfVMYlP_EfWngX-oMYVdp7iCiNbTsHsZ27v8ZOuhdHiz8PK7l3Hw9Q1s4t4_vIERuRQJza74Qxur9MLcXQ0TLGcIT1vc2cq6C/w150-h230/framed+equ_cover.jpg" width="150" /></a><i>Quest for Adventure, </i>the first title spawned from my admiration of ultra-guru, David Horton. It's two books in one, the first half chronicling his then fastest known time completing the Appalachian Trail. The second half was the story of his California to New York crossing as a competitor in the Trans-America Footrace.</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1934749761/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGTqopqYrCL-s2NxzdvIVlhdt6f5OLmrgZri62JfRxMxR3TOaqJfPclEFrHijFU720krITHg9WkD6jyGt5_kXshlFiWQ1dyrI__JY46wCMNzxPZTNYq-GK15tWbpAX_U4dbP3RhE11iEgB/w159-h230/pace_cover.jpg" width="159" /></a>As part of a deal for me to compete in the 250K race through the Brazilian jungle, <i>Under an Equatorial Sky </i>describes the ups and down of the seven-day self-sufficient race. At one point when heat exhaustion made it impossible for me to eat or drink anything for a 48-hour period, the thought of dropping out lost to the realization that the book I agreed to write would really suck if my race ended early. I persevered and ended up second only to my South African friend.</p><p>Going into 2008, I had the bright idea to write a story every day, focusing on how the ordinary events of the day taught me spiritual lessons. It was a lengthy process to fund a publisher, but the effort paid off. <i>Pace Yourself: 366 Stories from the Daily Grind </i>was released in 2010. <br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhjkFNsbYYVRzuwHLZboLfMTFjeTiVEba9rHcEmUAuXbfXzUzrGHyaZqRp9CjuWosduEbK4dNSWynSLHQRCvGJwNmcKAnD9Z5q2r1c5FYxhBRYn0IA7Ji470GQwQe4QGAXFp6QLWmlPFIi/s1600/front+final+cover.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1019" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhjkFNsbYYVRzuwHLZboLfMTFjeTiVEba9rHcEmUAuXbfXzUzrGHyaZqRp9CjuWosduEbK4dNSWynSLHQRCvGJwNmcKAnD9Z5q2r1c5FYxhBRYn0IA7Ji470GQwQe4QGAXFp6QLWmlPFIi/w120-h188/front+final+cover.jpg" width="120" /></a><a href="hhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1938499565/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5LKzK5jtxCI-ckv4YiDKK33mctv7nu06e9Locaw9mHz6QHByJW2f1LvbO2BPkpMLzIIs4Scckl6DOHw_GdVLmyj31CqLKoiIbfh8iK6DYioVT62o_Sklm_MQ7mq-nt5MQteNz6Qviy5rP/w218-h122/2013-01-27_16-32-33_891.jpg" width="218" /></a>Then came <i>Best Season Yet: 12 Weeks to Train. </i>I was coaching at the time and wanted to have a way to keep all my athletes on the same page. After all, any sport is much more than performing the X's and O's. There are two editions; one for coaches and one for the athlete. I used this book with my teams as well as college teams, and was also able to share it with many other coaches.<br /></p><p><i>Creative Coaching Across 3 Dimensions </i>resulted from my own interest in using activity to teach principle when working with collegiate teams. Publishing in conjunction with the "3D Institute," it was a perfect fit for both parties. It has become a popular resource for coaches on every level who desire to become transformational coaches.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737089904/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1620" data-original-width="1080" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIegBmYR4AIcRKzY66S7AYoGJuWWnJV_4in30ygpqlrpNFR0LtRreHThLgYRKKpdGMufoMC4SRBvvbapT-RpzjYavnmCyLcZFQgor3paLtf6He-sg5LagVnEuVDexSHrG0jVoKE-LryMqL/w132-h198/cover.jpg" width="132" /></a></div>Writing <i>Pace Yourself </i>was one of the hardest things I had ever done. Hence, I am not sure why I thought it would be a good idea to do it again in 2020. What a year to write! Still, <i>The EveryDay: 366 Real Stories for Real People </i>became my year-<br />long project. With traditional publishing avenues becoming harder and harder to penetrate, "Twisted Trails Publishing" was birthed. The book hit the online bookshelves in July 2021.<a href="https://https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737089920/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8PwArPVgeeN1oksNE8Lp9SX51ivzl1fYxdbvWPzbjyKv5J-8oMsdx6_ykcK59V659YjsAxkmFNGY1Rlq5arkCbnhlCCnL-k4WedqOQf-hpLiPIAXnzdsSlXeOnzMwDRkBc5uNw2T3MDm6/w134-h201/full+size+front+cover.jpg" width="134" /></a><p></p><p>To round out the current list of titles, <i>Conversations for Coaches: Apply Principle to Practice" </i>was released days ago to meet the August 1 deadline. This work resulted from a 15-week walk through the book of Proverbs I developed for a group of college coaches. The discussion-heavy study was so well-received that it made sense to convert it to book form.<br /></p><p>For those of you who have supported my writing, thank you from the bottom of my pea-pick'n heart. And for those who not yet joined the crowd, I want to welcome you to the wonderful world of the written word.<br /></p><p><br /></p>Rebekah Trittipoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14317015166448407967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411028237459709692.post-85527853603500503102021-04-25T13:53:00.006-04:002021-04-25T16:07:24.478-04:00Find a way<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdONS63Fa6q0tY2V3JQYTzv7DtLTQW7d58AfwucR29CHkM_HKzuAc59Xso7WzChc-GwQiw3Mca0753dgDK6FRo132JOqLt9AiOFrfya9UPwylMRsHRkL8VMfysPyudZRFhN-lQmSqr3ypJ/s3544/IMG_E0527%255B1%255D.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3544" data-original-width="2912" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdONS63Fa6q0tY2V3JQYTzv7DtLTQW7d58AfwucR29CHkM_HKzuAc59Xso7WzChc-GwQiw3Mca0753dgDK6FRo132JOqLt9AiOFrfya9UPwylMRsHRkL8VMfysPyudZRFhN-lQmSqr3ypJ/s320/IMG_E0527%255B1%255D.JPG" /></a></div>It is a curious working of the mind when impending doom is registered in what feels like a nansecond. One minute I was running along on single track trail, and in the next I was flying through the air, outstretched horizontally, much like I image Superman would do it. But my rendition of Superman was short-lived. My mind registered the rock waiting to greet me. I instinctively turned my head to the right and braced for the inevitable impact.<br /><p></p><p>I laid on the ground, head and shoulder sending out rapid-fire distress signals. From the resounding crack of my head hitting the rock, I prepared myself for a bloody mess. My head throbbed, my nose and left eye suggesting a poor outcome if pain was any indicator. Simultaneously, my shoulder screamed out in protest from such a brutal and unexpected encounter with terra firma.</p><p>Tears birthed from the combination of frustration and pain welled up. Glancing back down the trail, I saw a group of runners approaching. A rush of catecholamines permitted me to rise to my feet. Hands to face, I was shocked to find little blood on my fingers. The runners confirmed there was but scant blood on the side of my nose. As I had no recourse but to follow them up the mountain, I felt my forehead swelling, head throbbing and legs turn rubbery as my brain tried to communicate with them. I did not notice the blood seeping through the tape on my knee (which, incidentally, later won me the prestigious Best Blood Award).<br /></p><p></p>Just four miles into the 35-mile 20th running of the Promise Land 50K++, the fall seemed only to exacerbate my pent-up frustrations. "What next?!?! Heart issues. Iron deficiency. Wonkly, painful knees. Old and getting slower by the day. Passed out on the floor 21 hours after a Covid vaccine last week and feeling weak and unmotivated all this week. I'm just a good for nothing bag of bones! This is ridiculous. I'm done with this. I hate this. I have been racing through four decades of my like. Why am I even still trying? This is stupid!"<p></p><p>As I moved forward along the course, I thought back to a post by Susan Donnelly, a woman who has completed more than 100 100-mile races. She wrote of a hard fall in a race, one that could have been race ending. But she did not allow it to be. She got up, dealt with the new reality from the impact, and continued on. "Find a way," I told myself. "Just find a way."</p><p>I kept moving as my headache kept growing. As the swelling around my eye and over my eyebrow made my vision fuzzy, the conversation between me, myself, and I continued. I tried hard to be positive but was amazed at how many people passed me. I spoke to no one save a few words here and there. I needed to save every thought to counter an inner conversation to quit at the 12-mile Sunset Meadows aid station. Who could blame me since I was likely concussed, feeling wobbly and off-kilter? But no, I must find a way. I must find my why.</p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZnOm_gOa4i9rnD7PEBVaF8PA-MGBVyhnQJbil71w3VU4Q3fgf3hQueSZ6QycOG1ERaMFg9zd6BIq6QGLWSA1yOolztC1Q-25nR4ad0TpFUtuYLhCP13NPbykpLywu3Ls7tEwHIhSmEZZ1/s3088/IMG_0531%255B1%255D.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZnOm_gOa4i9rnD7PEBVaF8PA-MGBVyhnQJbil71w3VU4Q3fgf3hQueSZ6QycOG1ERaMFg9zd6BIq6QGLWSA1yOolztC1Q-25nR4ad0TpFUtuYLhCP13NPbykpLywu3Ls7tEwHIhSmEZZ1/s320/IMG_0531%255B1%255D.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The morning after<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>My why and my way were wrapped up in a little girl named Addyson. She is my six-year old granddaughter who would be waiting for me at the finish. In fact, it was planned to have her run in with me. Before the race, she told me their class at school was learning about perseverance: to keep going when it gets hard. To not quit." So, how could I quit now? What kind of example would that set? She would be so disappointed. I had to get to that aid station and start down the long descent on the "Dark Side" of the course. There would be little opportunity for me to bag the race and be transported out. Forcing myself onto the Dark Side would protect my wimpy self from making a bad decision that I would surely regret in the aftermath.<br /><p></p><p></p><p>And so I kept making progress. I was tentative, very tentative. The rocks seemed to have multiplied compared to earlier years when I would run with wild abandon, not considering the "what if" consequences of a misplaced step or toe catch on a rock. I continuously blinked to clear the vision in my left eye. When I did have clear trail or gravel road to run, my legs did not protest loudly. It gave me a sense of accomplishment to move steadily. That was surprising given the limited number of quad-pounding long runs in the recent past. Still, it was not uncommon for runners to come from behind and pass me. I don't actually recall passing anyone back. That was depressing.</p><p>The night before the race, I took refuge in the back of our camo-clad, license-plated "HUNTNJEP. It is tradition that hundreds camp in the open field to make the 5:30 AM start easier to make. I was exhausted from work, eyes strained, and not feeling sociable. Even before darkness settled in, I eased into my sleeping bag, contacts out, glasses on, and picked up where I left off. "Out and Back: A Runner's Story of Survival Against all Odds" is the true story of Hillary Allen. Allen is a world-class mountain skyrunner who catapulted off a knife edge during a race, breaking tens of bones but miraculously surviving. However, the road back to running and racing was miraculous as well. Her words came to mind each time I saw the back of another runner in front of me.</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>You are more than a result. You are enough, just as you are.</i></p><p style="text-align: left;">I desperately needed that reminder. Did it matter to anyone but me that I am slow? Do people have less respect for me when bested by so many, including other sexagenarian woman? Is it enough that I entered the fray and continued to put one foot in front of the other? I intellectually knew the truth in her statements. It was now imperative that I internalize them if I was to cross the finish line content rather than angry and embarrassed.<br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">Despite being passed by so many, my fear of missing a cutoff and being pulled from the race was laid to rest with about fifteen miles to go. My time would not be impressive, but I would finish within the allotted time. Or at least, that is what my muddled brain calculated. My focus needed to be on covering the distance despite the ever-worsening disconnect between my brain and my body. My kinesthetic sense was being put to the test. Stumbling was common place. And with the last several hundred yards of rocky, crappy trail, I again found myself sprawled out, half on the trail and half off. My bloody knee ripped open again, palms scraped and ring finger jammed. All I wanted to do was hit the last three miles of descent on gravel road leading to the finish. It would be safer.<br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">It was starting to rain as I ran the road, drawing closer to the finish. The thought of seeing Addyson and completing my journey kept my pace steady howbeit conservative. There was no reason to take chances at this point and under these circumstances. A finish would be a finish in anyone's books.<br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">And there she was. Addyson, cloaked in a fuzzy white sweatshirt and black sweatpants was waiting for me a half-mile from the finish. She fell in by my side, jumping and swirling as much as her effortless forward running. Approaching the finish, race director, David Horton, announced our approach over the loudspeaker. Addy responded to the cheers of the many lining the finish shoot with a wave to the adoring crowd. I smiled, thankful to share the moment, thankful to have persevered and set an example for the young one--and myself.<br /></p><p><br /></p>Rebekah Trittipoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14317015166448407967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411028237459709692.post-63700926076058216782021-03-25T11:16:00.002-04:002021-11-07T20:19:27.050-05:00It never always gets worse. But sometimes it does.<p style="text-align: center;"><b>For all the expectant mothers out there. A few simple words from someone </b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>who has been there, done that--for whatever it is worth.<br /></b></p><p>
</p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The drive home from the hospital is
idyllic. That sweet child is snuggled down into her spic-and-span</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTB9SJZmWLl9ol84GQt2Odz-DXmBGmAyn1POvZcvKyBYCij8qypm0H2u7oU2FJwVCUMJImORhy_rc92QJKLVxon5Vkx5EO-qEQkTNFMhHNygMnarmiBsC353RHBmYA7TUpEv1_MhSihh4t/s311/pregnant.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="311" data-original-width="162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTB9SJZmWLl9ol84GQt2Odz-DXmBGmAyn1POvZcvKyBYCij8qypm0H2u7oU2FJwVCUMJImORhy_rc92QJKLVxon5Vkx5EO-qEQkTNFMhHNygMnarmiBsC353RHBmYA7TUpEv1_MhSihh4t/s0/pregnant.jpeg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"> car seat,
nary a crumb yet to be crushed into the fabric or a juice box spilled. She
purses her lips, eyes shut, a little coo escaping when she draws in a contented
big breath. It is just how you imagined motherhood to be. The world is aglow
with magical unicorns and butterflies.
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You figure you are off to a great
start. How hard can this mothering thing be? It’s not like you haven’t read all
the books and listened to the myriad of “how to’s” from other moms. In fact, you should probably be receiving your official “Parenting Specialist”
certificate in the mail any day now. After all, you are 100% destined to be an expert mother
with all the research you have put into it. It’s in the bag. Easy-peasy. No
worries. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">And then. . . then you enter the house, the pregnancy semi-waddle still hanging
on as a reminder of what is to come.</span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As you lay the baby in the crib,
still sleeping, reality hits. “Oh, no! What do we do now?!?!?!” Thoughts swirl
faster than the ice cream oozing out of Mr. Goody’s delight-producing machines.
“This kid is ours—like, FOREVER! What do we do if she wakes up? No, no! I mean,<i>
when</i> she wakes up? I have to be the responsible adult for at least the next 18 years, and
probably longer! Geez-Louise. This might not be as easy as I thought!!!”</span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For now, you settle into the rocking
chair and begin that rhythmic back and forth, back and forth. Eyes grow heavy,
the excitement of the last few days dwindling away. Just as you fall into a
contented deep sleep, that distinct newborn wimper turns into a full-blown
wale. Jolted awake, you spring to your feet, </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBepodYZmKdOHzO_L7IN_SeeH6VEUKUx1rmNvbczB0OMKi9taszvqepbTCia02CPwnMA_thZi_qKCRpBC5CYjlBO0T8QjPTCElxXvtU5qr2GocbBq3Uvw4LqbQ5_T2lAxMbkGib4HimTcj/s275/nursing+mom2.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBepodYZmKdOHzO_L7IN_SeeH6VEUKUx1rmNvbczB0OMKi9taszvqepbTCia02CPwnMA_thZi_qKCRpBC5CYjlBO0T8QjPTCElxXvtU5qr2GocbBq3Uvw4LqbQ5_T2lAxMbkGib4HimTcj/s0/nursing+mom2.jpeg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">make your way to the crib, and gather
that child into your arms. With absolutely no warning at all, you feel your
shirt begin to get wet. “I guess the lactation nurse wasn’t kidding when she
said my milk might come in with a vengeance” you think, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>quickly trying to get settled into the rocker
to begin the feeding cycle. By this time, the child begins to suck from one
breast as a stream spews from the other. You scream, “Beloved Spouse of mine, Get
me a towel. Now!” He returns to your side with a hand towel. “No! A beach towel.
Please!” He looks perplexed and more than a little startled. Still, he scurries
off, dumbfounded that his wife’s ta-tas, previously so enticing, could turn
into a messy, musty-smelling milk factory. Still, it never always gets worse,
right? Um, Sorry. Sometimes it does.
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Day turns into night and nights
turn into days. But you hardly notice. It is a constant barrage of laundry,
throwing together something reminiscent of a meal with whatever you find in the
cupboard, and cleaning up sticky poop. Sleep is more like a series of
intermittent snoozes. In you doze-deprived state, there is no desire to change
clothes. Even the milk-soaked and now crusted over t-shirts have a hard time
finding their way to the laundry hamper, let along the laundry room. Your hair
is in a constant state of disarray. With bags </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRK7a7WmDzMz8XkVvWHqsYS5FV0riJV0QwBnjCe33RRki94rcGHevYDuKKmgIdrfylIkyRQL6irKfYL3AELAD030blJAfROAZu__vRP-6AbEmqR1MFy6okvKWz4vmUhXjUlW0F6UKPuqhA/s225/tired+mom+3.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRK7a7WmDzMz8XkVvWHqsYS5FV0riJV0QwBnjCe33RRki94rcGHevYDuKKmgIdrfylIkyRQL6irKfYL3AELAD030blJAfROAZu__vRP-6AbEmqR1MFy6okvKWz4vmUhXjUlW0F6UKPuqhA/s0/tired+mom+3.jpeg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">
under your eyes that seem to exponentially
multiply with each rising of the sun, you are amazed – and more than a little
annoyed—that your husband finds it necessary to enter a sexual feeding frenzy,
wanting to enter via the same small door from which the equivalent of a bag and
a half of pure sugar had recently exited. Still, it never always gets worse,
right? Nope. Sometimes it gets much worse.
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">But just when all hope is lost, the
babe’s eyes lock with yours as she lay in your arms after screaming at the top
of her lungs for what seems to be a century or so. It is two o’clock in the
morning. The house is quiet now, save the tick-tock of the nursery clock and
the gentle sucking slurp generated while the baby nurses. Occasionally, she
pauses to let out a contended sigh. Your fingers reach out to tickle her cheek,
encouraging her to continue nursing. She does, snuggling even tighter into the
crook of your arm as you continue to be her sole focus. Your own heart performs
a complicated flip-flop, overflowing with love.</span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Perhaps all those challenges of
mothering that leave us disheveled and distraught, leave crumbs on the floor
and clothes in the dryer for days on end—maybe, just maybe—those things do not
always get worse. Perhaps these things should be expected. These overwhelming feelings
of inadequacy and sudden gushes of unexpected tears are simply part of being a
mom, new or otherwise. It is a part of life that all too soon will pass.</span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Remember, it never always gets
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<![endif]--></p>Rebekah Trittipoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14317015166448407967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411028237459709692.post-81758004269587548402021-03-21T18:30:00.002-04:002021-03-29T08:05:55.292-04:00Turn Your Eyes<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonQm1GvAfLCimRTk8Xu8qgqcSeU4Rg2PkG2tRB4d3cTJBxutzeBi8mk4-gmIZQT52KNdlDR-PNfxKshEVc69RRkne3Ci-UWz1XQ67Yzxv-3xlOQG0weVZ_E3p2SafgNv9NkHnN7N7rKXO/s1094/327-3270654_clip-art-boy-cartoon-child-toddler-cartoon-boy.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1094" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonQm1GvAfLCimRTk8Xu8qgqcSeU4Rg2PkG2tRB4d3cTJBxutzeBi8mk4-gmIZQT52KNdlDR-PNfxKshEVc69RRkne3Ci-UWz1XQ67Yzxv-3xlOQG0weVZ_E3p2SafgNv9NkHnN7N7rKXO/s320/327-3270654_clip-art-boy-cartoon-child-toddler-cartoon-boy.png" /></a></div>Imagine. <br /><p></p><p></p>Full of energy, the little tyke squealed with a curious
combination of delight and suspense when his mother cornered him and scooped
him up into her open arms. He had been roaming the house much like a free-range
chicken wanders the landscape in search of delectable morsels of food. But now
she needed his full attention.<p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mother picked up her precious thirty-pounds of wiggly-giggly
protoplasm and carried him to the sofa. Seated, she stood the toddler in front
of her. Not wanting to stand still for even a nano-second, his internal engine
continued to roar, not even slowing to a soft purr when Mother tenderly grasped
both his scrawny arms to still the lion within. “I need you to listen to me.
Please stop squirming.”</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVY9vZ8P9tKs_n7KjgQw4lL2H0-nRP3X3b1RWBPHgIcb73a61sf8YuGx2THneWzeST5mMIg3rVMMmB5yXU-FhErOJrtKMYcLytX5r1i5lMvNfhvDVWNVdKEANvGz64F51dauli71FSXw-y/s1080/0887a8046c2ce356c7678d652a671164.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVY9vZ8P9tKs_n7KjgQw4lL2H0-nRP3X3b1RWBPHgIcb73a61sf8YuGx2THneWzeST5mMIg3rVMMmB5yXU-FhErOJrtKMYcLytX5r1i5lMvNfhvDVWNVdKEANvGz64F51dauli71FSXw-y/s320/0887a8046c2ce356c7678d652a671164.jpg" /></a></div>Though his mother’s grip prevented him from running, his
tiny feet continued to dance, his eyes darting wildly around the room. “Look at
me,” she begged, frustration mounting. When her pleas went unheeded, her hands
moved north from his arms to his squishy little face. Gently, she enfolded his
cheeks in her fingers and directed his gaze into her own. With that one simple
move, her child quieted, calmed by what he saw deep within his mother’s eyes.
The mother’s pleasure in her son’s obedience and attention was evident as she
pulled him closely in for a loving embrace.<p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal">It’s not until we stand at the foot of the cross and allow the Spirit to turn our face to look
deep into the eyes of Jesus that we are ready to listen. Ready to gain
perspective and understanding. Only when our gaze is locked into His can we
truly obey in attitude and action, embraced and held firm by the Father’s
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</p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">August 6: The text</span> <br /></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal">The text from Brooke, my niece, was waiting for me when I got finished
with another slog through the woods. “Grandma is going to the ER. She’s
vomiting dark stuff. Possibly a GI bleed.” An hour later: “Still vomiting.
They’re doing blood work now.”</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Oh dear<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7io1hOyrNQfG9tIxo4ZKSTT0Qy_oVtDWvT4Cs5xhfGmdcC9WWAdpVS_F6FrzedrWT9n1d3ZzzGAeNqrurL3HnB-763L-L5f0LJfKFd4BhWreTJ5OMgZSs66GFPx86b9AB4dufP1erLp5p/s408/2018-10-08+09.36.19-1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="306" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7io1hOyrNQfG9tIxo4ZKSTT0Qy_oVtDWvT4Cs5xhfGmdcC9WWAdpVS_F6FrzedrWT9n1d3ZzzGAeNqrurL3HnB-763L-L5f0LJfKFd4BhWreTJ5OMgZSs66GFPx86b9AB4dufP1erLp5p/w240-h320/2018-10-08+09.36.19-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></b></span>. My dear, sweet mother is in trouble. At 92, she
struggles. Two years ago she had to move from independent living to the assisted
care section of the retirement home. She is weary and worn. This once vibrant,
energy-filled woman who could work circles around everyone can barely manage to
use her walker to get to the bathroom. She is a cancer survivor and had a
coronary stent placed back when she was about my age. She also had a pacemaker inserted
some time ago, and reportedly has a leaky mitral valve. “There’s nothing they
can do for me,” she mourns. I get the feeling she is disappointed when she wakes in the morning. She is ready to go home.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Times like this make me introspective and sad. There is so
much to emulate in my mother; clearly a role model on so many levels. But now
she is tired and wants to go “home.” She’s been alone for a long time, my dad
dying in 1986. For the longest time she traveled the world to aid missionaries
and teach children. She drove thousands of miles to speak to audiences large and small.
She wrote a book that has encouraged many. She directed church choirs forever.
But now, we are separated by hundreds of miles, me in my office and she in a hospital bed.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My mother taught me to pray by example. An index card for
each day of the week, those cards guided our breakfast prayers before heading
off to school. As one card got filled with names, she stapled another to it. When
God answered a prayer, she made note of the date. Some of the people on those
cards have been prayed for steadily for over sixty-five years. Should mother pass, I
plan on cherishing those cards.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I don’t know what will happen with Mother in the following
hours and days. But I am grateful that God holds her future securely in His
hands. I pray that He encourages her and makes His presence known in this very
moment.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Today’s Truth: </b><i>The <span class="small-caps">Lord</span>
sustains him on his sickbed;</i> Psalm 41:3a</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">************************************************************************************ <br /></p>
<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Aug 7: Turn your eyes</span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal">Yesterday I got THE text. Today I got THE call. Mother was
gone. Just like that, her physical struggle ended. She went home to see her Savior. I
wasn’t there. Gary and I were stuck in traffic on I-81. It will take some time
for me to process that fact.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I am thankful Mother was not alone. My niece and nephew had been vigilant
ever since Mother was taken to the<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD7L-wqujf5sIKvoBZmAUDdaTKFnpEshMzBZfe2DZxxoJfCnvRi8yGHLn9cAy3tKgPOHCB-RF1_BzMEkfpjq04hHImt80z6jWq6FE07I3k0qQ6hVRycqA3ZHDwPJQcxSUfAakN79h3Bekx/s2048/46704.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1539" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD7L-wqujf5sIKvoBZmAUDdaTKFnpEshMzBZfe2DZxxoJfCnvRi8yGHLn9cAy3tKgPOHCB-RF1_BzMEkfpjq04hHImt80z6jWq6FE07I3k0qQ6hVRycqA3ZHDwPJQcxSUfAakN79h3Bekx/w246-h328/46704.jpeg" width="246" /></a> hospital yesterday morning. They stayed by
her side, talking to her, watching her sleep, and wondering if this was going
to be the time mother was 100% right about something being 100% wrong.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">There was something wrong. Terribly wrong. She had developed a GI bleed,
vomiting up a black, grainy substance. She also aspirated some of that gunk,
compromising her lungs. We had a decision to make. Should we let the doctors
intubate her in order to do a scope and identify the source of bleeding, a source
they may or may not be able to fix? Realistically, it was unlikely she could ever come off the vent
should that happen. Or, do we try to make her as comfortable as possible and
let nature take its course? We decided on the latter knowing she signed a DNR
(Do Not Resuscitate) order and wanted nothing to prolong her life.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As we drove, a constant barrage of updates and information
distribution occurred. Brooke texted me and my three brothers, and I passed
along those messages to my family. Some of the data given to me hinted of an
impending cardiovascular collapse. When asked if she was in pain, she moved her
head slightly to the right and left as if to say “no.” That was a relief. My
brothers, in the meantime, were making decisions on how and when to close the
mileage gap that separated them from her.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My phone rang. It was Brooke. “I am so sorry. We were
playing hymns for her all morning. I had just finished singing <i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m75wMi3WYv8" target="_blank">The Old Rugged Cross</a></i> when her breathing slowed. But as I sang <i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KmE5p2n85s" target="_blank">Turn your eyes upon Jesus,</a></i>
she drew in one last breath."</p><p class="MsoNormal">She did turn her eyes to Jesus and looked into his wonderful face. Then she was gone.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Last night Mother told my nephew it was time to fly away. And
fly away she did, right into the arms of Jesus. Tonight she sings praises. She
reunites with my dad, my grandparents, her three brothers, and so many others.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My heart aches and tears cascade. But as she often prayed, I
pray for her. “May the angels go before, behind and beside you.”</p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Today’s Truth: </b><span class="text"><i><span>When the perishable puts on the
imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the
saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.”<sup> </sup>“O
death, where is your victory?</span></i></span><span class="indent-1-breaks"><i><span> </span></i></span><span class="text"><i><span>O death, where is your sting?” </span></i></span><span class="text"><span>1
Corinthians 15:54, 55</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text"><span>************************************************************************************ <br /></span></span></span></span></p>
<h1 align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">August 8: Stuff</span><br /></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal">With August 6 came the text telling us of mom’s admission
to the hospital. With August 7 came the call of Mother’s final breath this side
of eternity. And today, August 8, brought the reminder that what is left behind
in the form of “stuff” is of little to no value.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQmkndoUDbschIf40s9VNqAjtnCJ1f0Ls938GPZIKWdhYdMUuy1qS3nsBkKk1Foi6egHiUYAHJ8rQGi8MAYbbMrHbwK2FwC6ZKcI4Rzg_chdqT1IxRR1p_n-wgKDeQI7RwCx5w4oLpHo3/s1280/47046.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQmkndoUDbschIf40s9VNqAjtnCJ1f0Ls938GPZIKWdhYdMUuy1qS3nsBkKk1Foi6egHiUYAHJ8rQGi8MAYbbMrHbwK2FwC6ZKcI4Rzg_chdqT1IxRR1p_n-wgKDeQI7RwCx5w4oLpHo3/w328-h246/47046.jpeg" width="328" /></a></div>It was a surreal day. Gary and I, along with my brother John
and niece Brooke met with the funeral director. There were plenty of laughs as
we recalled happy, even raucous times when we were all together as a family.
But tsunamis of tears and grief flattened us when we least expected it. It was
odd to be allowed into her room where she spent the last couple of years. I
almost expected her to come out of the bathroom and brighten up when she
realized she finally had visitors despite the pandemic. But alas, her chair was empty, just as she left it.
All of her personal belongings sat on shelves, hung in closets, or were tucked
away in her lone dresser drawers. Where to being?<p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We started in on a plan, piling donatable items onto the
sofa. Then we stuffed large garbage bags with magazines, old notebooks, and
mounds of greeting cards and letters from those she held special—which was just
about everyone. Each of us selected pictures, wall art, hand-made quilts
and other mementos that held extra special meaning, making sure to make piles
for my siblings who had yet to arrive. But when it was all said and done, the
stuff was just stuff. That stuff would not go with her in the casket. That
stuff would fail to make the trip into eternity.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">What mattered was the legacy Mother left: her unrelenting,
disciplined prayers, the countless folks she introduced to the Gospel, her
service to church and those in need, her love for choral music, the travel to
the uttermost parts of the world in service to the King, and her passionate
love and care for her family, friends, and anyone she met. She never held back.
Even the posts showing up on s<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Wu0ifxymszhYyaAaBW_PzHeGERG4WoFdh66UsxbTBHkanp8NJSCuUC6wuYiFXs1b1x-onqEj8oaXRzoQYVeqB7PY9x1ZpMporhNAnUUtvIfaDz9WvwvTfsSu7B3uRVtAVuwp9sd_da4Y/s960/117315442_10223533729999541_2286770057945920848_n.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Wu0ifxymszhYyaAaBW_PzHeGERG4WoFdh66UsxbTBHkanp8NJSCuUC6wuYiFXs1b1x-onqEj8oaXRzoQYVeqB7PY9x1ZpMporhNAnUUtvIfaDz9WvwvTfsSu7B3uRVtAVuwp9sd_da4Y/w320-h240/117315442_10223533729999541_2286770057945920848_n.jpg" width="320" /></a>ocial media give testimony to the difference she
made in the lives of so many.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Saying good-bye to Mother makes me realize I am an earthly
orphan. I can no longer pick up the phone and call. I can’t ask her about that
little detail in one of her stories. And yet, I know she is exactly where she
needs to be--and wanted to be--in the presence of Jesus and reunited with all those who have gone
before.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Glory in that, Mother Dearest. Sing and shout and praise to
your heart’s content. You no longer need any “stuff” other than that. I love
you.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Today’s Truth: </b><i>For we know that if the tent that
is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made
with hands, eternal in the heavens</i>. 2 Corinthians 5:1</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;">************************************************************************************ <br /></span></span></p>
<h1 align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">August 9: It didn’t just happen</span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal">My mother’s life was
full of <i>It Didn’t Just Happen </i>moments. In fact, she wrote an entire book
entitled just that. Nothing is coincidence. Everything is sovereignly ordained.
Every. Last. Detail.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Even in these last few days, our family has experienced
God’s careful planning, even if only recognized in the rear view mirror. It all
began when we got the call that Mother had been taken to the hospital. Should I
get in the car and start driving, or wait until the next morning to begin the
journey? I chose the latter but talked to Mother on the phone that evening. Then
I set about to find a place to stay. The intention was that I would visit for a
few days before returning home. I was not planning on her passing so quickly. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">But everything changed when the phone rang as I was driving
along. It was Brooke, my niece. Mother had taken a turn for the worse. It
wasn’t looking good. I turned around and headed home. I really needed Gary to
be with me if Mom was going to pass through the pearly gates. The trip that <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSz2LXHxa9fw-9_M-OqBu9zQUOotxnBTi2l4cstD_L29HwJK0MeHohyQ3NEiiZ7WiexJ2i_R6c5eZqp2iYTQYJpNNUfZx5o9VtwAycx4Gy6buXHIWDV3r9HvkqAynUI3vAubMjSMpVIP5x/s960/highschool.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Mother in 1946" border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSz2LXHxa9fw-9_M-OqBu9zQUOotxnBTi2l4cstD_L29HwJK0MeHohyQ3NEiiZ7WiexJ2i_R6c5eZqp2iYTQYJpNNUfZx5o9VtwAycx4Gy6buXHIWDV3r9HvkqAynUI3vAubMjSMpVIP5x/w307-h410/highschool.jpeg" title="Mother in 1946" width="307" /></a>normally takes six and a half
hours extended to ten hours due to multiple accidents and delays. In the
meantime, the dreaded call came that mom had passed. We missed it. But because we
weren’t there, Mother was ushered into eternity to the sweet song Brooke sang, <i>Turn
your eyes upon Jesus. </i>Mother deserved that. Mother needed that.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Yesterday we went through Mother’s apartment, separating the
“keepers” from the donations. Later on, Gary began to research the intricacies of settling estates in the state of Pennsylvania. It was depressing,
especially when our AirBnB host told us her own horror stories as an executrix. We began
to pray for wisdom that we could find a reputable, non-greedy lawyer to help us navigate
the process.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Then our host handed us the number of an estate attorney she
finally found to help her. It was Sunday, but I called and left a message. To
my surprise, the office assistant called—on a Sunday—within a few hours. “Yes.
We understand and can help. We offer our services at a flat fee, not a
percentage.”</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Had I went with a hotel instead of the private home, had we
not started talking about wills, had the host not given us the phone number of
a lawyer, had I not left a message on a Sunday. . .we may have missed the
graciousness and kindness of God to work out details way beyond our imagination.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">God is so good.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Today’s Truth: </b><i><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps</span></i><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. Proverbs 16:9</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">************************************************************************************ <br /></span></p>
<h1 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">August 10: Remember?</span></b></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal">Do you recall the story of Josiah, king of Judah? (Circa
620’s BC) He was the kid who became king at eight years old. About eight years
into his reign and at the ripe ol' age of 16, his heart was drawn to God, creating a desire to restore the
temple that had fallen into ruin. It must have been exciting to find the original plans and charge the craftsmen to bring the center of worship back to its
original glory. Then came the day that Hilkiah, the priest, found the long-lost Book of
the Law that was given to Moses. Imagine! The very law that God had given to
Moses centuries before. It’s no wonder the people had been acting so poorly. That generation did not know the Law.</p>
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who then read it to Josiah. Josiah set out from there to bring the Law to the
people, reading to them for hours on end. The people embraced the words and
turned their attention back to their God. The found treasures made a difference.<br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It’s always exciting to find unexpected treasures. We found
some of those when we finished moving everything out from Mother’s room. Pictures
from long ago. Hand-written letters between Mother and her parents that reveal deep family love. Hundreds of index cards, neatly alphabetized and stored
in plastic boxes, filled with names of missionaries for whom she prayed. We
discovered an equal number of greeting cards sent to her from friends around
the world, and the trinkets she held dear bore Scripture verses. We found (and
kept) her well-worn Bible, filled with notes and underlined passages.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It’s true, you can tell a lot about what someone treasures.
Mother loved people, and it showed. She engaged with them, sharing Jesus in
normal conversation. She was generous in every way. “Why sure, you can take
this book and read it.” She looked for opportunities to share her resources,
never an ounce of stinginess surfacing. She drew her caretakers into
conversation, asking them questions and getting involved with their lives. “May
I pray with you?” she would ask. So many of the nurses and aides spoke to us
today, and with tears in their eyes, told us of the love Mom showed them. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9UBx9bBlygxOW5HnrFnCrtgB-dnxpoMwoSKlOEWGnYTlyG97vFa-GvuU_sLeOoMjRSmc6ElwO2ttAWf7hakV_a85E4nIqU26dGpFsamwPXHucXHNZwjFpCkXhVZF5LVZ9T_LuIUDcAFiq/s666/chair.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="666" data-original-width="637" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9UBx9bBlygxOW5HnrFnCrtgB-dnxpoMwoSKlOEWGnYTlyG97vFa-GvuU_sLeOoMjRSmc6ElwO2ttAWf7hakV_a85E4nIqU26dGpFsamwPXHucXHNZwjFpCkXhVZF5LVZ9T_LuIUDcAFiq/w306-h320/chair.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaJ2cpQtAIV58AB8PDrS8eQhsOhEZt64bh0Y-NBqFSX859H2jlXwLtsDCYekx1hQVWrx1aC6Btc1E19ZvpvlgxCS1i2IzdawlFibn5WXo7w4MHLIqauBjMupQl2e9tXv4Pwevzxroja8vN/s960/117315442_10223533729999541_2286770057945920848_n.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_GZAhxVQRhlkg2C-0zIihu_PZX2TTrxhvD2IPo7fZTGPaozgypaZB3Bz9r-g-ZdTckNMY_LlEW0fiBjqa3F6WTE-ABTaivrENudBVVgSTi1UVRXLmCq1E9w3mzNKLLLbOgKKYPT5cp1Q0/s960/117596863_10223533732799611_2339579784974974060_n.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><p></p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I am so honored to be Mother’s daughter. What a legacy! Tomorrow we bury a vacated body.
“She” is not there. Mother graduated to heaven this past Friday and will live on for eternity.
Her treasures we hold onto serve only as reminders of what is really important.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Today’s Truth: </b><span class="text"><i>And the king stood
in his place and made a covenant before the </i></span><span class="small-caps"><i><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span></i></span><span class="text"><i>, to
walk after the </i></span><span class="small-caps"><i><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span></i></span><span class="text"><i> and to keep his
commandments and his testimonies and his statutes, with all his heart and all
his soul, to perform the words of the covenant that we</i></span><span class="text"><i>re written in this book. </i></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text">2
Chronicles 34:31</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text">************************************************************************************ <br /></span></span></span></p>
<h1 align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">August 11:</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> The internment</span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal">My mind swirled as I laid my head on the pillow last night.
It was hard to believe that the events of the last three or four days were
going to come to an abrupt halt come morning. In the darkness of the room I
began to cry silent tears, Gary and my brother John already asleep. Had it not
been for a self-reprimand to maintain control, the cries could easily have
become loud sobs.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It had been a whirlwind to get Mother’s room cleaned out, but
working together, we turned in the keys and closed the door on that chapter of
life. Mother had been the matriarch of the family for over 30 years, Dad
passing away in 1986. Now it was up to my brothers and me to continue the
DeLancey legacy so well established. What a challenge. So much so that when I
woke up at 3 a.m., I was still thinking about the earthly finality of Mother’s
life and the new role thrust <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA57GN8UdOk5wNxoeKUdMYzMH1Tnxp1XwpoDe5bitmugglBN_ZMeMLatHyKr-RH_OpfGWoNgfaWgEaSLrgNsY-LVk4Cexk4WCZAgrFabxr9xBZoP4gf-ACKCoI7nY_ODSbus-1gNDQxiXE/s960/117604415_10223543948374994_4943210097697719699_n.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA57GN8UdOk5wNxoeKUdMYzMH1Tnxp1XwpoDe5bitmugglBN_ZMeMLatHyKr-RH_OpfGWoNgfaWgEaSLrgNsY-LVk4Cexk4WCZAgrFabxr9xBZoP4gf-ACKCoI7nY_ODSbus-1gNDQxiXE/w410-h307/117604415_10223543948374994_4943210097697719699_n.jpg" width="410" /></a>upon me.<br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It was with nervous trepidation that I dressed and waited
for the time to head for the cemetery. Praying to keep from turning
into an ugly, blubbering mourner, I greeted my family as they arrived. Little
Addyson was her bubbly self, fascinated with the variety of tombstones in this
centuries-old burial grounds. But finally it was time to gather under the tent,
Mother’s simple, bronze-colored coffin poised to be lowered into the earth.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">With young and old standing respectfully, we listened to
stories of Mother’s faithfulness to her Lord, her family, and to service. Pam,
who had never met Mother, could certainly get a sense of how her mother-in-law
lived out her faith. There were moments of laughter when niece Brooke shared
her thoughts and memories of her Grandma. Pastor Doug offered reflections on her willing heart and
vivacious prayer life. Aaron’s blessing from Numbers 6 was offered in Hebrew by
brother John. From a family full of singers and musicians, we harmonized when
singing <i>Amazing Grace. </i>I almost didn’t want the service to come to an
end, but it did with brother Dan’s rendition of <i>Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus, </i>the
song that ushered Mother into eternity.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Rejoice now, Mother. You are home.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Today’s Truth: </b><i>The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift
up his countenance upon you and give you peace. </i>Numbers 6: 24-26</p><p class="MsoNormal">************************************************************************************ <br /></p>
<h1 align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">August 12:</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> The common denominator</span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal">I’m not sure how math works nowadays, but back in the time
when I was learning arithmetic, we learned to add, subtract, multiply and
divide. We arranged numbers in tidy columns to make the process a little
easier. We also learned about fractions. Early on, a picture of a pie cut into
four pieces might be used to show that four pieces together make a whole. As
the math became a bit more complicated, we manipulated fractions,
having to find the common denominator before performing the function. Doing </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf3R388EqkIbo3Gvy6fPVvaD1rp_XwrSapX66iVCTMMsoIh9UcJaZXvmpMtjaYa_oWx1NnKcTSXxdQEYXuC5crtgaSe0blflFhO6GeHSaQtzjubE9eFnq5oPFbX0cEr_lh36pfhlared0N/s960/sibs.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf3R388EqkIbo3Gvy6fPVvaD1rp_XwrSapX66iVCTMMsoIh9UcJaZXvmpMtjaYa_oWx1NnKcTSXxdQEYXuC5crtgaSe0blflFhO6GeHSaQtzjubE9eFnq5oPFbX0cEr_lh36pfhlared0N/w410-h307/sibs.jpg" width="410" /></a></div>so
allowed for the fractions to be joined together in a way that made sense.<p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Over the last couple days, I’ve witnessed the
personification of a common denominator. He is called the Holy Spirit. The
Spirit tied together very different people, allowing us to be unified in
function.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My Mother told me that when her mother died and the time to
clean out the house came along, the siblings and spouses gathered together to
pray for wisdom and unity. She made me promise to do the same first thing. So
we did. Very different people came together to work in love and with purpose.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">David, the first born, led the way as a professional tennis
player, Navy fighter pilot, and tech guru. He has more “If I told you, I would
have to kill you” stories than should be humanly allowed. Dan and John, my
younger twin brothers are as different as night and day—and have always been
that way. John was a long-time pastor, has an earned doctorate, and now leads
tours and teaches seminars on biblical archaeology. Dan is a creative, talented
and hardworking guy with his site-work company, daily playing with his life
size Tonka trucks and heavy equipment. Then there’s me; the only girl, who has
tried her </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5YoELLCosl-MiVIWKiysM9yPalG7ePDcuryoMrYtOjeqZ_U0DSAVLYv868rlnBNGZy7BaX3Dj1EMjf1oQvvNNYj4RX13mSAKX5oZGWkIvnwGOY4OxMVUWQXGjOXSkaVVfFcciC79AIxbt/s2048/2020-08-11+11.31.21.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5YoELLCosl-MiVIWKiysM9yPalG7ePDcuryoMrYtOjeqZ_U0DSAVLYv868rlnBNGZy7BaX3Dj1EMjf1oQvvNNYj4RX13mSAKX5oZGWkIvnwGOY4OxMVUWQXGjOXSkaVVfFcciC79AIxbt/w410-h230/2020-08-11+11.31.21.jpg" width="410" /></a></div>hand in medicine, teaching, and writing.<p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We are like fractions with various numerators that first have to be converted to a common denominator. We are different parts of a whole. But just
as the well-known analogy of the Body of Christ having many parts, so do we as
family. Each does his own job. Each is equally important to the whole. The whole is not
complete if someone goes missing. We need each other now more than ever, united
by our common denominator of the one sent from God, His Holy Spirit.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Today’s Truth: </b><span class="text"><i>There is one body
and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your
call—</i></span><i> <span class="text">one Lord, one faith, one baptism,</span> <span class="text">one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in
all.</span></i><span style="line-height: 200%;"> Ephesians 4:4-6</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="line-height: 200%;">************************************************************************************ <br /></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Gone but not forgotten</span></b> <br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Margaret Belle (Wunderley) DeLancey was born on March 25, 1928. She accepted the Lord as Savior at the age of 21. She married Dr. Donald Ellis DeLancey on February 11, 1050, remaining a dedicated wife until his passing on March 2, 1986. She was the mother to four children, grandmother to seven, and great-grandmother to three children. She leaves a legacy of faithful service to her Lord, family, and others. </p><p class="MsoNormal">Margaret's obituary can be <a href="https://www.suessfuneralhome.net/obituary/margaret-delancey?fbclid=IwAR0P6NrfsSZ_Ac6486_Qioui2BwJyGWHAvnI9Q8aWEmu1qO2K2BaPQTui-k">found here.</a></p><p class="MsoNormal">************************************************************************************</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus</span></b></p><span><div class="ifM9O"><div><div class="kp-header" data-ved="2ahUKEwjK8p27mpbrAhUCnFkKHYfsCAUQ3z4oAHoECA0QAQ" style="text-align: center;"><div class="kp-hc"><div class="Hhmu2e mod NFQFxe viOShc LKPcQc" data-hveid="CA0QAg" data-md="16" data-ved="2ahUKEwjK8p27mpbrAhUCnFkKHYfsCAUQhygoADAAegQIDRAC" style="clear: none;"><div class="Ftghae iirjIb"><div class="SPZz6b"><div class="wwUB2c PZPZlf" data-attrid="subtitle"><span data-ved="2ahUKEwjK8p27mpbrAhUCnFkKHYfsCAUQ2kooATAAegQIDRAE"><br /></span></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="SALvLe farUxc mJ2Mod"><div class="i4J0ge"><div class="siXlze yp1CPe mod NFQFxe" data-attrid="kc:/music/recording_cluster:lyrics" data-md="113" style="clear: none;"><div data-hveid="CAEQAA" data-ved="2ahUKEwjK8p27mpbrAhUCnFkKHYfsCAUQsEwwAXoECAEQAA"><div class="uHNKed"><div class="Oh5wg"><div class="PZPZlf" data-lyricid="Lyricfind002-639180"><div class="bbVIQb" style="text-align: center;"><div class="ujudUb"><i><span>O soul are you weary and troubled?</span><br /><span>No light in the darkness you see?</span><br /><span>There's light for a look at the Savior</span><br /><span>And life more abundant and free</span></i></div><div class="ujudUb"><i><span> </span></i></div><div class="ujudUb"><i><span>Turn you eyes upon Jesus</span><br /><span>Look full in His wonderful face</span><br /><span>And the things of earth will grow strangely dim</span><br /><span>In the light of His glory and grace</span></i></div><div class="ujudUb"><i><span> </span></i></div><div class="ujudUb"><i><span>Through death into life everlasting</span><br /><span>He passed, and we follow Him there</span><br /><span>Over us sin no more hath dominion</span><br /><span>For more than conquerors we are</span></i></div><div class="ujudUb"><i><span> </span></i></div><div class="ujudUb"><i><span>And turn your eyes upon Jesus</span><br /><span>Look full in His wonderful face</span><br /><span>And the things of earth will grow strangely dim</span><br /><span>In the light of His glory and grace</span></i></div><div class="ujudUb"><i><span> </span></i></div></div><div class="bbVIQb"><div class="ujudUb u7wWjf" data-mh="-1" style="text-align: center;"><i><span>His word shall not fail you, He promised</span><br /><span>Believe Him and all will be well</span><br /><span>Then go to a world that is dying</span><br /><span>His perfect salvation to tell</span></i></div><div class="ujudUb u7wWjf" data-mh="-1" style="text-align: center;"><i><span> </span></i></div><div class="ujudUb xpdxpnd" data-mh="89" data-mhc="1" style="max-height: 89px; text-align: center;"><i><span>And turn your eyes upon Jesus</span><br /><span>Look full in His wonderful face</span><br /><span>And the things of earth will grow strangely dim</span><br /><span>In the light of His glory and grace</span></i></div><div class="ujudUb xpdxpnd" data-mh="89" data-mhc="1" style="max-height: 89px; text-align: center;"><i><span> </span></i></div><div class="ujudUb xpdxpnd" data-mh="89" data-mhc="1" style="max-height: 89px; text-align: center;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><span><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ofRYlz9mP7mg2EwWwOnMi1Rfy57KPRygVKYy49IZ-OOgCnUio4mrbMLyXTRIQoQ9I4UGZXQmgoYGV7Ty7lAFoCCM8xJCEa5HmY6uqQ4P-aLrP_usMFXcPx03IWqa2xw2dzDZvv9ynYNi/s565/6thgrade.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="565" data-original-width="439" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ofRYlz9mP7mg2EwWwOnMi1Rfy57KPRygVKYy49IZ-OOgCnUio4mrbMLyXTRIQoQ9I4UGZXQmgoYGV7Ty7lAFoCCM8xJCEa5HmY6uqQ4P-aLrP_usMFXcPx03IWqa2xw2dzDZvv9ynYNi/w180-h232/6thgrade.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Rebekah Trittipoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14317015166448407967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411028237459709692.post-83135969194815010062020-08-03T04:15:00.001-04:002020-08-03T11:52:45.578-04:00The wee hours<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNPyZ203s3EuIPrwMejY9hZ5WYDrbKAwtKgLZtjOnzugBe0hUz7X9vNkc-RFM_Sn9YFMNE9eZ371zyFZ5qpxEBPT8PLbxjqfLUT1QiJ7fMnJ483sMrcaXNnKMn-tKOnyTCIXSYBv8hmZ1m/s1600/lightening.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNPyZ203s3EuIPrwMejY9hZ5WYDrbKAwtKgLZtjOnzugBe0hUz7X9vNkc-RFM_Sn9YFMNE9eZ371zyFZ5qpxEBPT8PLbxjqfLUT1QiJ7fMnJ483sMrcaXNnKMn-tKOnyTCIXSYBv8hmZ1m/s1600/lightening.jpg" /></a>The house is quiet at 3:18 a.m. Outside, faint rumbles of
thunder roll as lightening sporadically brightens the dark sky with jagged
spears of light thrown from the heavens. I look outside to see if it <br />
is raining.
It is not. But from my vantage point, my heart quickens to see a bear has come
to visit, taking a seat by the sidewalk. But alas, a closer look informs my
better senses that the black shape I view is simply the garden cart left there
after weeding the edges. “Perhaps it is the lack of sleep that fools my eyes,”
I think as I paddle bare-footed back to the sofa and the comforter spread out
there.<br />
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Sleep does not come easily though I wish it to. Some nights
I fall asleep only to wake within an hour or two, restless and unable to fall
back into the embrace of slumber. Other times, like tonight, I lay quietly in
bed, jealously listening to my husband find his rest. When it becomes clear to
me that I will not sleep, like a ninja I make my way to what has become my
reading spot. There, a book and reading glasses await. The paragraphs roll by
until I wistfully believe to be tired. I shift to the couch, arrange the
blanket, and anticipate eventual sleep lulled into existence by the soothing, rhythmic
tic-toc of the clock.</div>
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I tell myself to let go. Relax. But soon, no matter how tightly
or long I hold my eyes shut, I am as awake as ever. I try the guest bed, but in
time find the stillness of the air sans fan to be oppressive. An hour passes
before I move back to the sofa. Gary’s snores from the other room have silenced
and I am hopeful. But the hope is in vain as my fingers now alight on the keyboard.
Oh, how I wish I could sleep.</div>
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I used to look forward to bed and the nearly instantaneous
sleep I experienced. Now, bedtime is dreaded, not knowing if the wee hours will provide a much needed source of respite and recovery. But in an odd sense, there are times that in
the stillness, I put aside my angst for the weariness I am sure to feel come
morning. </div>
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The solitude I feel informs my thinking. I share my innermost thoughts and fears
with The Father. I ask for clarity and guidance. I plan and pray. I am embraced by the
creator of the universe. And that is enough for this moment.<br />
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<i><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I
bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. </span></i><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Psalm 16:7</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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Call us crazy, but Gary and I went tromping through the woods today. Together. For fun. And for a very good reason--at least to my dear husband. Me? I was just happy to be in the mountains.<br />
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With a
beautiful day at hand, we hopped in the car and headed across the valley to the
mountains. <br />
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in search of his “spot.” The goal was to scout for turkey sign as a precursor
to the start of the upcoming season in short six days. He is beyond excited at the prospect of hunting more than normal now that the world seems to have closed up shop due to Corvid-19. Less work=hunt more.</div>
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Here’s the back story. Hunting
turkeys is a favorite pastime for this husband of mine. For years he ventured
into the national forest for a chance to call in a big ‘ol turkey before blasting pellets into the bird. He often took
friends with him, parking in the dark, wee hours of the morning, bushwhacking up
the mountainside, and positioning himself to outwit a gobbler in search of love by replicating the irritating yelp of the female. Many of his hunts proved successful. An unproductive Elmer Fudd he is not.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'd follow this man anywhere</td></tr>
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Though it was not immediately clear
which parking area he used to call home base, he figured it out based on his
recall of how the climb began. So off we went; across the parkway, finagled our way up an unmarked ridgeline to the right, trudged through stands of mountain laurel, and eventually
intersected high up on the mountain with ATV trails that pass through the forest. </div>
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The hike along said
trails led us first to a relatively flat area that he frequented when he hunted this area in years past. He told me stories of how his dad shot a bird 25 years ago, and how a friend missed one that Gary called in. We abandoned the easy trail and
began to look for sign in the woods. “I’ll head to the left and you look to the right,” Gary
instructed. “You know what you’re looking for, right?”</div>
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Good question. Turns out that
turkeys love to scratch around in leaves in their quest for bugs or whatever it is
they find tasty. “So I’m looking for messy leaves?” Hum. This should be interesting in
a forest with a leaf-covered floor. He showed me an example of a scratch, but I wasn't convinced. I tried hard to find an obvious sign of gathered turkeys. Nevertheless, I think I was concentrating more on not tripping over dead-fall than I was in finding sign.</div>
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It wasn’t until we checked out
another area of open hardwoods that I really caught on. I began to <br />
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recognize
areas of dirt with leaves shoved to the side. “Is this it?” I queried Gary. As
he affirmed each identified turkey scratch area, I felt like I had added
another important life skill to my resume’. I was becoming a certified turkey stalker.</div>
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So think about this. If wild turkey routinely leave signs,
I’m wondering how hard it should be for our presence as Christ-followers to be identified? </div>
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It
seems to me that we should be making a difference wherever we are. People
should be able to say, “Look. A Christian has obviously been here. We can tell."</div>
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<i>A new command I give you: Love
one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone
will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another</i>. John 13:34,
35</div>
Rebekah Trittipoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14317015166448407967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411028237459709692.post-37958399792022641782020-01-20T11:27:00.000-05:002020-01-20T14:01:41.701-05:00Little lost Lamb<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The beloved Lamby</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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She was showing signs of age. Rag-tagged and a little lumpy, Lamby, as she was known, bore the marks of a well-loved stuffed friend. Despite years of hard loving, she was still oddly adorable. Her floppy body and legs were a little darker than before, accumulated ground-in dirt stuck between the once-fluffy fibers. But everywhere Addyson went, the lamb was sure to go. Lamby offered security and companionship whenever the sun set and bedtime rolled around. Under the covers they snuggled, perfectly content in each other's arms. So just imagine how difficult a Lamby-less evening could be for a sensitive little girl.<br />
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We were visiting some relatives and staying the night, Lamby in tow. Addyson and
Lamby cuddled throughout the night, greeting the morning healthy and happy. After
some time playing with cousins, we left to travel home as did the cousins. Only problem was, Lamby
did not make it into our car. That devastating fact didn’t make itself known
until several hours later. We made frantic calls back to Aunt Joy in a quest to find
the stuffed animal. Despite looking high and low, Lamby had gone missing. Where, oh where, could she possibly be? An all-points bulletin was put out to Kerry, Aunt Joy's daughter, and her brood of husband and three kids. Had Lamby accidentally gotten in that car and traveled to their home?</div>
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Shortly after arriving back at our house, the full realization hit Addy that Lamby would not be available for nighttime snuggles. I found Addy sitting alone at the dining room table, eyes reddened and
tears rolling down here cheeks. She pitifully turned her gaze upward with those watery eyes. She whispered, her soul revealing the deepest pain. “I love Lamby so much! I had her since
I was a baby. She is very special to me.” Despite reassurances that Lamby could
not run away and had to be "somewhere," no amount of consoling provided the much needed solace. <br />
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I tucked her into bed, privileged to hear sweet prayers
for her mommy and daddy. Then with tiny hands folded in prayer-like posture, the tears
cascaded once again. “Why don’t you pray that Lamby will be found?” I prompted.</div>
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“Okay, Grandma. I will.” Between heart-wrenching sobs, she choked out the
sweetest prayer in her soft-spoken, almost whispered, tone. “Dear God, please keep Lamby safe. I love her so much. I miss
her with all my heart. Please help her to be found. Amen.”</div>
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As she prayed, I heard my phone beep. It was a simple text
from Joy. “Lamby has been found.” What?!? Could it be?</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeghhOkUNhcUKgy9m2QSYnOJjY-Pi4a5XH9qy3v0ELf3pFU1haW6QsOfA6kOlbzJAbsCVEKUZqg-YrsBaEFWgeAcVVWktsG2_aYlM7sKHAuI-dQEAFvzVxoSLjKd0V1PZ6u_Z22hHBY4Yq/s1600/39685.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeghhOkUNhcUKgy9m2QSYnOJjY-Pi4a5XH9qy3v0ELf3pFU1haW6QsOfA6kOlbzJAbsCVEKUZqg-YrsBaEFWgeAcVVWktsG2_aYlM7sKHAuI-dQEAFvzVxoSLjKd0V1PZ6u_Z22hHBY4Yq/s320/39685.jpeg" width="240" /></a>“Addyson, Aunt Joy found Lamby! She is safe and sound!” As the news of the find registered in her heart and mind, her face lit up as if a switch had been flipped on. Tears of joy replaced tears of sadness. There was great celebration in that bedroom! Apparently, Kerry's oldest had hidden Lamby behind some floor pillows and under the bed in Aunt Joy and Uncle Skip's bedroom. It was on the wildest whim that Aunt Joy thought to look there. But sure enough, Lamby was pulled from amongst the dust bunnies residing in that dark and hidden-away zone. What a relief that the lost lamb had been found! It was a teachable moment about God’s
goodness, answered prayer, and His pursuit of those who are lost.</div>
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We have an awesome God who chases down his lost lambs, human
and otherwise.</div>
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<span class="text"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Then Jesus told them this
parable:</i></span><span class="woj"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><sup> </sup>“Suppose
one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them.</i></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> Doesn’t he leave the
ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it?</i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> <span class="woj"><sup> </sup>And when
he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders<sup> </sup>and goes
home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with
me; I have found my lost sheep.’<sup> </sup>I tell you that in the same
way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than
over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent</span></i><span class="woj">. Luke 15:3-7</span><br />
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Rebekah Trittipoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14317015166448407967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411028237459709692.post-31725659087163604472019-12-23T22:24:00.004-05:002020-04-07T15:09:36.282-04:00A tale of two racesThis is a tale of two races. One for me. One for her. Both 100ks (and a little more) but both very different kind of races.<br />
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Dec. 7, 2019 was a test. It was something I had to do. Alone. I had only started one race since completing my <a href="http://rebekahtrittipoe.blogspot.com/2017/11/what-was-i-thinking.html" target="_blank">20th Mountain Masochist race</a> in Nov. 2017. I <a href="http://rebekahtrittipoe.blogspot.com/2018/12/cant-fake-fitness.html" target="_blank">failed miserably</a> seeking an 11th finish at the incredibly challenging Hellgate 100K in December of 2018. In those two years, <a href="http://rebekahtrittipoe.blogspot.com/2017/12/reset.html" target="_blank">an injury post-MMTR</a> kept me from running. Caring for a <a href="http://rebekahtrittipoe.blogspot.com/2018/04/follow-yellow-lines.html" target="_blank">dying father-in-law</a> in our home added to stress. When I did begin to run, it was like going nowhere fast. I felt like my engine was equipped with a governor set at the lowest speed possible. Then in February of this year, I was <a href="http://rebekahtrittipoe.blogspot.com/2019/02/" target="_blank">nearly killed</a><b> </b>when a piece of equipment fell on me, breaking my shoulder in three places, gashing my arm, and dealing a non-fatal blow to my head.<br />
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When a screening cardiac CT test came back positive for heart disease, late July of 2019 found me sharing my story with a cardiologist. That Friday visit landed me on the cath table first thing Monday morning, waking up from that procedure with a <a href="http://rebekahtrittipoe.blogspot.com/2019/07/when-calls-heart.html" target="_blank">stent in the left anterior descending coronary artery</a>. So then it was cardiac rehab and a new opportunity to chase fitness.<br />
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After weeks of hard work, I was pleasantly surprised that I could often run up hills without walking. Whoa. I hadn't been able to do that in a very long time. Trips to the mountains began to fill my calendar and dreams of completing more ultras spawned in the muddy muck of making fitness gains. The <a href="http://www.devildogultras.com/" target="_blank">Devil Dog races</a> up near DC came at a good time with two options; 100k or 100 miles. I felt I displayed considerable self control when I checked the 100K box as my re-entry into raceworld. So it was set. December 7 would be my test. My confidence builder - assuming I was not asking my heart to do more than it was capable.<br />
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So while the Devil Dog 100K would be <b><i>my </i></b>race, the Hellgate 100K (more like 66.6 miles) would be <b><i>her </i></b>race. "<i>Her</i>" is Hannah Quigg, younger sister of two of the original Shindigglers, Sarah and Abby. Hence, Hannah is a Shindiggler Jr.. Hannah had completed a number of 50Ks and a 50 miler in her young life as a college student. Being the have-no-fear type, she wandered into my office one day to ask if Hellgate was a good idea. "If Horton will let you in, go for it" I replied. Thus began 1 a.m. start training runs to know what it was like to run through the night and see the sun come up. Complicated training runs involving hopscotching cars at the start and end of the run and shuttling back and forth were included in our training itineraries. On race day, Hannah would run. I would crew one week after my test race.<br />
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The two races are as different as night and day. Devil Dog is run almost entirely on single track; the terrain quite runnable though there are rocky and rooty sections. A 23-mile loop is followed by two 19-ish mile loops. Run in the Prince William National Forest, it is hardly remote. Sirens and motorcycle vrooms can often be heard. Still, creekside running is idyllic and the open forest pleasant enough. Though there are some rolling hills, no mountain peaks rear their ugly heads. Instead, the trail beckons the contestant to actually run, or at least saunter. The trail is far removed from her sinister cousin, Hellgate.<br />
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Hellgate fights you from the start, delivering one after another bare-fisted punches until you are black, blue, and bleeding. Relentless, miles-long climbs on gravel roads, punishing descents, off camber-technical trail, and rocks hidden by mounds of leaves dominate the course, all in a sleep-deprived state given the one minute after midnight start. It is not a race for the tender-hearted. Suffering is inevitable though the extent of pain and misery is up for grabs. Weather conditions are most often brutal, adding to the challenge of staying the course and crossing the finish line.<br />
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What follows is a comparison of our experiences in the context of each third of the race. As you will see, my race would prove calmer, perhaps even wimpy and insignificant by comparison. Hannah's race, on the other hand, was nothing less than epic.<br />
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<i>Devil Dog</i>: I rolled out of bed around 5 a.m. Taking advantage of a cabin stay less than 150 yards from the start line was more than convenient. My normal pre-race prep was accomplished without fanfare or conversation. No idle chatter. No nervous jitters. Just preparation that had become mechanical after years of racing. My goal was to be steady and solid, explore the dynamics of endurance as the miles piled up, and complete the 62-mile distance without mishap. It was only a test, albeit an important one.<br />
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I had probably voiced but a few scant sentences since arriving the evening before. I did not know anyone and chose to stay to myself. The same proved true at the start and for the first 18 miles. Even with 200 runners responding to the start gun, I quietly found a comfortable spot in the long conga line dancing its way along the twisty, turny single track. The pace was easy though there was little opportunity to slow down or speed up given the narrowness of the trail. Once dawn broke, the hardwood forest was bathed in sunlight, making the dry but wintry temps bearable. I was alone with my thoughts, though surrounded by many runners.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibJTwd8FXTt47UFfHWoR_nX6UCMjzNk35beh4xpedoQyjM6bBTpN2_g2SFKgt7aGxAiSKjG_FW2_7smN7Zbq0G019y7K9HcvNoYWX0o8eGRD1W-bmoGgd_3UHXD_KzBWlUYmNAYNCgNQUC/s1600/2019-12-13+23.56.20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="306" data-original-width="408" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibJTwd8FXTt47UFfHWoR_nX6UCMjzNk35beh4xpedoQyjM6bBTpN2_g2SFKgt7aGxAiSKjG_FW2_7smN7Zbq0G019y7K9HcvNoYWX0o8eGRD1W-bmoGgd_3UHXD_KzBWlUYmNAYNCgNQUC/s320/2019-12-13+23.56.20.jpg" width="320" /></a><i>Hellgate: </i>The weather predictions for Hellgate were horrible --and accurate. Temps in the 30s, rain, freezing rain, icy roads, and Blue Ridge Parkway closures. Milling around in the darkness at the start, Hannah seemed to embrace the challenge. She was dressed appropriately, carried options for more warmth in her pack, and had prior training run experience to know what lay in her future. As rain fell, we sent her off among the crowd as the dial on race director David Horton's watch struck 12:01 a.m.. Hannah was smiling as her journey began.<br />
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I, along with Shindiggler Jr, Makena Bonheim, drove up the long, steep mountain to the first access point for crews. The rain was falling harder and temps had dropped. Still, in very good time, our runner with bib number 112, ran into the soft glow of the aid station lights. She was wet but not terribly cold, the strenuous climb upping her body temp. Now she was faced with technical, wet, slippery, rock-strewn trail, followed by miles climbing on gravel road before reaching the next aid station. Without crew access there, about 8 or 9 miles, predominately up, stood between her and the aid station moved down two miles off the parkway. Another six miles from there would have to be conquered before seeing her crew at Jennings Creek. Still, Hannah smiled as she turned her back on us and ran further into the dark and dreary night.<br />
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With hours before intersecting with our runner was possible, Makena and I parked at Jennings Creek and created a make-shift bed in the back of my Jeep Cherokee. I felt guilty fading off into slumber while the rain beat down on the roof with increasing intensity. What a night to be tromping through the woods! As the very first hints of dawn appeared, here came Hannah. <br />
Looking much like a drowned puppy, she surrendered to our tugging and pulling in an effort to get her warm and dry. Still, she told us about hooking up with <a href="http://neverstoprunningnet.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Darin Dunham</a>, a guy who was going for his 17th finish in as many years. The time passed quickly but the fact remained; Hannah was freezing cold, her hands so numb as to be worthless. It's no doubt her positive attitude helped her complete her first third (plus a few miles) in as good of shape as any.<br />
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<i>Devil Dog: </i>I began the second loop, looking forward to more solitude, more time for personal reflection, and uninterrupted time to assess and make any necessary running, fluid, and/or nutrition adjustments. But the most carefully laid plans often go awry. Unexpectedly, I found myself falling in <br />
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step with a guy who commented on the Hellgate socks I was wearing, and his newly found side kick, a woman attempting her first 100 mile finish. He had finished Hellgate last year as the final race in the Beast Series. Nate, Jennifer and I began a pleasant conversation on a variety of topics that lasted for miles and miles. When Nate finally matched pace with a runner who was slightly faster, Jennifer and I dove headlong into significant topics. As a mom of three, a GYN oncologist surgeon, an author, and CEO of a non-profit living in Beverly Hills, we had a lot to discuss! Together we ran, hiked a few hills, and sucked most of the oxygen from the forest's atmosphere by our constant chatter. As we ended our first 42 miles, we were delighted to have shared a bit shy of six hours together.<br />
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<i>Hellgate: </i>When we left Hannah in the pouring down rain at the Jennings Creek aid station (about 29 miles), we would not be able to see her again until Bearwallow Aid Station, supposedly 42 miles into the race but likely more like 46. After a harrowing drive up a mountain road that already held captive two aid station vehicles in its icy clutches, we refreshed ourselves with a Burger King breakfast. I again felt twangs of guilt sitting in dry, warm comfort while eating a nice hot meal. We could only surmise the extent of Hannah's suffering. Despite her great attitude last we saw her, suffering would surely be inevitable.<br />
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While she nibbled at a portion of a grilled hamburger, we decided Makena would pace her the last 20 miles. Hannah needed the emotional support that only a best friend could offer. As I watched them make their way up the mountain, I could not help compare what lay ahead in their last third of the race compared to what I faced a week prior.<br />
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<i>Devil Dog: </i>It was a little shy of 4 p.m. when I finished my second lap. With 19 miles remaining, I inwardly predicted another six hours until I could hit the showers and crawl into my bunk. With the sun descending on the horizon and crystal clear skies, an impending big chill threatened. After downing broth and a grilled cheese sandwich, I made sure I had my waist light, an extra battery, and a backup light before venturing from the well-stocked aid station. I was alone again, Jennifer heading out before me, spurred on by the fact that she had three more loops to complete for the 100-mile distance.<br />
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Unlike the stampede of the first loop, there was no need to keep pace with other runners because there were no runners around. Occasionally, I would pass someone or someone would pass me. However, most of the time it was without comment, save the ever-popular "Good job." Sections I had twice covered earlier in the day seemed to grow in length, landmarks growing increasingly difficult to identify.<br />
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I soon pulled my jacket from my pack, snugged up the zipper on my top, and turned on my light. The dusky evening hours had given in to the darkness, and the darkness to falling temps. Though I now ran and hiked intermittently, I felt I was making steady progress, howbeit slowly. I embraced the darkness and the solitude that came with it. I passed the first aid station, thanking them for their tireless work. Then it was more of the same until after what seemed like an eternity, I arrived at the 55.5 mile mark and the second aid station. Hot broth hit the spot now that the temps had fallen into the low 20s. I asked for help to change the battery on my main light, confident that the new battery would light the rest of the way. Then off I went, looking forward to clicking off the final miles of this race.<br />
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I was hiking quickly now for the most part, having lost interest in actual running. On a particularly technical section, I unexpectedly found myself in the dark. The new battery decided to give up the ghost. I flicked on the back up light. It's beam blinked and then quickly died. "What?!?! You gotta be kidding me!" Since the first battery for the main light was not dead when I changed it out, I fumbled around and put it back in the light, praying there was enough juice left for the remaining 45 minutes to an hour of the journey. I was relieved when it's light pierced the darkness, but dismayed when almost immediately, it flashed three short bursts, a warning that the battery was about to run out. My prayers became fervent, asking God to miraculously let the light shine on. I tried running by orange-hued moonlight, but under tree cover and on rocky single track, it was very difficult. My pace certainly quickened, and out loud prayers ascended each time the light blinked it's warning signal.<br />
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Finally, I crossed the final bridge, managed the last hill, drawn to the top by the finish banner. Without fanfare, I announced to the workers that my three loops were complete. The timing chip was removed from my shoe, and I was handed an award. My time was 16:08. I was the 9th woman and 37th out of the eventual 93 finishers. My race ended as unremarkably as it had begun. Though I grew weary, the suffer-meter never really pegged. I had accomplished what I intended: 62 miles covered without any major mishaps. I walked to the cabin, got showered, and took my place in my bunk. I had finished, but honestly, it didn't feel like much of an accomplishment.<br />
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helped her restock her pack, reminded her of what was coming up, and sent the two of them on their way. They now faced the infamous Forever section, an arguable eight miles of up, down, and all round trail. I predicted they would be on the move for two hours before meeting them at the last aid station.<br />
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Sure enough, they emerged from the trail at precisely two hours. Hannah looked much more upbeat, although she was a bit wobbly as I sent her off on the final six miles. "3 up. 3 down." I felt like an emotional mama, tearing up as we both realized the enormity of what was soon to be accomplished. There was no doubt Hannah Quigg was going to finish.<br />
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And finish she did. With nothing left in the tank, she gingerly ran up the incline to the finish. She was totally spent. She had been on her swollen, battered feet for 17 hours and 9 minutes, enduring horrendous conditions, and overcoming the desire to stop the suffering prematurely. Her mother, sister Abby, and Makena and I looked on as she ran into the congratulatory arms of race director David Horton. At the age of 22, she had accomplished what few even dare to imagine. She was an official Hellgate finisher.<br />
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Devil Dog was my race and Hellgate hers. Both served a purpose. Both instructed. But hers is the race to loudly applaud. Congratulations, Hannah, on the massive accomplishment! This TrailMama is so proud of you!<br />
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<br />Rebekah Trittipoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14317015166448407967noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411028237459709692.post-18281280945741488582019-10-28T10:04:00.000-04:002019-10-28T21:42:20.625-04:00Goals. Good or bad?<br />
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Goals. What do we do with goals? Since our knee-high-to-a- grasshopper days we've been told we need to set goals; to aspire to great things. <br />
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Win the conference. </span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Beat our nemesis, School XYZ</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Run a PR</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Shoot 85% from the free throw line </span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Claim a state title</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Be highlighted on ESPN for claiming that National Championship we chased all season long.</span></span></li>
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Of course, goals are not unique to athletics. Business culture tells us we must set lofty goals because if we don't know what to shoot for, we'll miss every time.<br />
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Add 15 new clients</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Increase sales by 30%</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Be the leader in commissions</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Earn that incentive trip to Hawaii </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Hang the plaque for winning the prestigious award for customer service</span></li>
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What about education? Goals are often set--and demanded.<br />
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Make the honor roll.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Claim bragging rights for a 4.0 GPA</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Be at the head of the class</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Score the highest on a test and nab an academic scholarship</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Have three advanced degrees by the time you hit 30</span></li>
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Are goals motivating? Do they incentivize us? Maybe they do. Maybe they don't. And maybe, just maybe, a preoccupation with an end goal may distract us from being the best we can be along the way.<br />
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Let's say you are a soccer player. By definition, the team who wins the game will need to score more goals than the other team by the time the clock strikes zero. So then, should our emphasis be to win by scoring more goals than our opponent? Well, yes, of course. That is part of the game. But we need to put some qualifications on how much importance we place on the scoreboard.<br />
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Can we totally control who ends up with more goals? No. The other team might be bigger, faster, stronger, and much more skilled. <i>They</i> might be playing athletes who are on their way to professional careers. <i>We</i> might have sidelined our top three strikers with injuries. <i>They</i> may have scored the winning goal on a totally bizarre ricochet of the ball completely outside of our control.<br />
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Given all that, let's say the scoreboard says <i>Them</i> 2. <i>Us</i> 1 at the end of regulation time. We lost, right?
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We lost by definition of the rules and intent of the game. No argument there. We may have done everything possible to win, but we were not able to come away with more goals than <i>Them.</i><br />
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What do we do with this? Are we big fat losers? Are we failures? I contend that if the only thing we were shooting for was our team's neon number on the scoreboard, you may rightly conclude that we failed. However, the repercussions of such an attitude can be devastating, emotionally debilitating, and detrimental to future growth. It could create a dire situation that colors our every thought and action from that time forward.<br />
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However, what if we saw our intended outcome of the game (a win on the scoreboard) as an intermediate step in our journey to become excellent. To become the very best we can possibly be. To optimize every opportunity. To focus on the process and in doing so, surrender the outcome. To do every daily drill whole-heartedly and with purpose. To improve fitness. To build teamwork and foster relationships. To find a way to fight through challenges and struggles. To, as Joshua Medcalf writes in <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chop-Wood-Carry-Water-Becoming/dp/153698440X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1W9C0UALQFT8N&keywords=chop+wood+carry+water+joshua+medcalf&qid=1571930394&sprefix=chop+wood%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Chop Wood. Carry Water,</a> "Dream big. Start small. Be ridiculously faithful. Focus on what you can control." </i><br />
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What if?<br />
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What if we saw a goal as a push pin on a travel map? You mark the beginning of the route and then </div>
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As I began my long trek through the mountains, I thought about what my "win" would be. Truly, getting back to the car alive and uninjured should put a check mark in the "W" column, similar to scoring more goals than the other team. By definition, my training run success meant that I had to start, cover about 23 miles, and arrive intact back at the car. It would require ascending some big mountains, descending the same, and passing through valleys, each presenting their own set of unique challenges.<br />
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The biggest climb of the day began with a northward ascent on the Appalachian Trail that promised to land me on the summit of Cold Mountain, a picturesque open bald that begs a rendition of <i>"The hills are alive with the sound of music..." </i>But rather than seeing that mountain as simply a pushpin along the route, what if I viewed standing on the summit as <i>THE</i> goal to be achieved, nothing else mattering, forgetting there were miles to conquer after topping out? Well, here's what I think would happen.<br />
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">I would appreciate the view for awhile and feel quite accomplished. (And yes, I know that Cold Mt. is not a terribly difficult climb. Just play along so I can try to make my point.) </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Talking to the hikers who pass by might entertain me for a period of time.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">As time goes on, I would start to feel the chill of the wind and put on my jacket.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">The big rocks, warmed by the sun, would provide a spot to lay back and take a nap. This will help the time to pass.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">The sun would begin to disappear beyond the mountains to the west.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">The realization of being alone would settle into my soul. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">My excitement for being there would begin to diminish. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">I would wish I had a blanket and a fire to keep warm. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">I wish there would be others to help me through the night, no matter how cold and blustery.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Darkness would displace the sunlight, leaving me to shiver in it's wake.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">I would feel despondent and lonely, despite having accomplished <i>THE</i> goal.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">By morning, I would be tired, cold, and hungry. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">With no one with which to share the experience, I would hang my head and head back down the mountain, dejected and depressed, and unappreciative of the journey to the top. </span></li>
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Alternatively and so much better, what if I looked at the goal (in this case a well-executed traverse of the entire course) as a series of pushpins on a map? Each of these equally significant waypoints would allow me to concentrate on completing the smaller sections in a particular manner and with great focus. Certainly, the climbs require something different than the descents, smooth trail begs for increased speed, while technical trail demands more attention to footing. That grand mountaintop along the way simply becomes another pushpin on the map, helpful in tracking progress. The mountaintop is not, nor will it ever be, <i>THE</i> ultimate goal because it's only a tiny spot on a long, continuous journey.<br />
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Our goals, whatever they may be, should ultimately establish a series of "pushpins" for becoming great and achieving excellence. Our goals should demand<i> ridiculous faithfulness</i> in every step of the journey and in the controllable processes.The outcome will take care of itself.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ZZqGzBzvreAyK7MOcVvjaP5LyT2g7Lcx6kQt5KuzkkYufGwfmKxHsEVOh7vFeYvp0q6dtbTtsFH7VFB6hFHcKHWJ1I21HGv3pVTS5aDkJmFvbql_avxGbt1lNkty0pnBj4_8dkEHXlhi/s1600/path+to+mt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ZZqGzBzvreAyK7MOcVvjaP5LyT2g7Lcx6kQt5KuzkkYufGwfmKxHsEVOh7vFeYvp0q6dtbTtsFH7VFB6hFHcKHWJ1I21HGv3pVTS5aDkJmFvbql_avxGbt1lNkty0pnBj4_8dkEHXlhi/s1600/path+to+mt.jpg" /></a>There is little long-term satisfaction in holding high a championship trophy (although there is certainly nothing wrong with earning one). Just ask the myriads of champions who have been on the mountain and still feel small and unfulfilled. The significance of that hunk of metal will tarnishes in the aftermath of fleeting celebrations. But the greatest sense of fulfillment comes when the journey itself is embraced rather than chasing outcomes over which we have no ability to fully control. As Medcalf describes the person driven by a scoreboard, a championship ring, or a top podium finish, ". . .<i>with one eye on the goal, you only have one eye for the journey."</i> Sounds to me like an accident waiting for a place to happen.<br />
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I prefer my journeys to be taken with both eyes wide open and focused fully on the task at hand.Rebekah Trittipoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14317015166448407967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411028237459709692.post-30791569666227214142019-07-30T12:28:00.004-04:002019-07-30T20:21:08.854-04:00When calls the heartWhen the heart calls, listen.<br />
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I should not have been surprised. And to be honest. I was not. But there I was in the doctor's office being shown the results of a Cardiac CT, a totally non-invasive screening test that looks for calcium deposits in the coronary arteries and aorta. My numbers indicated a high likelihood of coronary artery disease. Shoot.<br />
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Within days, I sat in another office, this time cardiology. I specifically picked Dr. Pete O'Brien <br />
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because as an outstanding runner himself, he understood runners. He listened carefully to my conundrum: Was my inability to get fit a result of a natural aging process or was there a cardiac issue? Let's pause so I can fill in the back story.<br />
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The last year and a half have been rough. Between a knee injury post the 2017 Mountain Masochist 50 Miler,<a href="https://rebekahtrittipoe.blogspot.com/2018/04/follow-yellow-lines.html" target="_blank"> caring for my father-in-law</a> in our home during the final nine months of his life, and an <a href="https://rebekahtrittipoe.blogspot.com/2019/02/when-life-comes-crashing-down.html" target="_blank">unfortunate incident</a> in February of 2019 that left me with a distal clavicle fracture and two scapular fractures, training has been difficult to say the least. Try as I might, it was just so hard. Yes, I know getting fit is supposed to be hard, but <i>THIS</i> hard?!?!? I kept having conversations with myself. Was I just playing out the age card that tells me I am supposed to be getting slower and wimpier? Or, was there something else, something more medically sinister in nature?<br />
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That something else was cardiac disease. Several years after a massive heart attack suffered while playing a championship tennis match, my father died post cardiac surgery and on an LVAD (left ventricular assist device) at the age of 62. I am currently that same age. My mother also has cardiac disease, earning herself a stent some years ago and now suffering with significant valvular disease at age 91. Many of the grandparents, aunts and uncles on both sides have died as a result of cardiac-related issues. My chances of escaping this ominous heritage is slim.<br />
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There have been a few runs in the last year or so when I felt somewhat normal. Not fast. But OK. Reasonable. However, on too many occasions to count, it just felt harder than it should have been despite my snail-like pace. I ran mostly by myself, avoided roads with traffic, and embraced night runs. I was embarrassed, quite frankly, with how pedestrian I had become and wished no one to see me slogging along. I know what it takes to get in shape but this seemed a bit ridiculous. I tried to be patient. "Just be glad you are moving," I would tell myself, even if it meant A LOT of walking. It was immensely frustrating. <br />
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The day before I saw Dr. O'Brien, I went for a short run through the woods. "Smooth and efficient. Just be present. Don't rush. Enjoy the cooler temps and lower humidity." But even on an extended downhill, it didn't feel right. When I began the trek back up the mountain to the car, my legs and arms felt very heavy. I had no chest pain per se, but did feel a tightening in my throat and up into my jaw. When I slowed down to a walk (which wasn't far from my "run" pace), things felt better. This pattern, that had become typical over the last 18 months, was repeated all the way back to the car.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNkSWpw3uBD-C2n-TG0E3w_Lg3AQWHwxfO5O6YHTnqZFS3B_w39fs_TMp6JKorncLR0gRjp5NXr3RcRWMfL3VwRjk_pdBgbi7KkPyKAe0TMtukD2ihQqq1thGhk_tGVjmU6Er3IWmClyzO/s1600/rt+hospital.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNkSWpw3uBD-C2n-TG0E3w_Lg3AQWHwxfO5O6YHTnqZFS3B_w39fs_TMp6JKorncLR0gRjp5NXr3RcRWMfL3VwRjk_pdBgbi7KkPyKAe0TMtukD2ihQqq1thGhk_tGVjmU6Er3IWmClyzO/s320/rt+hospital.jpg" width="240" /></a>"How do you feel about invasive procedures?" Dr. O'Brien quarried.<br />
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"YES!" Let's do the cath!" I was sick and tired of wondering if there was a cardiac issue. A cardiac cath would leave no doubt. If I was cardiac disease-free, I would chalk up my pitiful attempts at training to being older, but commit to do the best I could under the circumstances. If it was cardiac in nature, then there would either be an intervention in the cath lab or a trip down the hall to see my favorite cardiac surgeon. Either way, I was so happy that answers were forthcoming. Without hesitation, Dr. O'Brien scheduled me for his first case Monday morning. This was Friday. I couldn't help but think there was a degree of expediency to get this done.<br />
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In the aftermath of the visit, I glanced at my instruction papers. It was strange to see CAD listed as a new finding. I began to mull over contingency plans work-wise should I end up on a surgical table. That would really booger up plans for the scheduled August and September team retreats I was tasked to implement. And should I run in the meantime or not? Running is a way to clear my head. So, yes. I ran. Don't worry. I ran comfortably in the cooler darkness, only about 4 miles, and it was fine. Still, questions and possibilities swirled. Potential plans slowly evolved.<br />
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Arriving at the hospital at 6 a.m., I was quickly admitted to the unit, changed into a hospital gown, and prepped for the procedure. Having been a cardiovascular perfusionist for so many years, I spent a good amount of time in cath labs. They didn't scare me. In fact, I was looking forward to experiencing the whole process from a patient's perspective. In fact, for the first ten minutes in the cath lab, I had a grand time chatting it up with the nurses and techs. I noticed the circulating nurse loading a syringe into my IV line, immediately feeling a slight swoon. "What was that?" One CC of Versed had left it's mark. But I was still able to tell him that I wanted to be alert and watch everything. Well, <br />
that didn't work out too well. Other than a few moments when I saw the guidewire across the lesion on the monitor, I remember nothing. Nada. Not the doctor coming in. Not any discussions I may have had or heard. Not any dye coursing it's way down the arteries. Nothing. That makes me sad.<br />
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I do not remember the procedure being over. I have no recollection of arriving back in my room. To me, it seemed like only 15 minutes had passed. I was shocked to know I was in the lab for over an hour and a half. Gary tells me I asked him the same questions a million times, suggesting a foreshadowing of my senility as an old woman. Supposedly, the doctor told Gary I was talking appropriately after the procedure when he explained all that he did in the lab. Dr. O'Brien also told Gary I may not remember that conversation. He was absolutely, unequivocally correct. I recall NOTHING. NONE. NADA.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ASNUcjXzJvoYse5eoSeo8RS6c5al-9KrKETNsSoZexUCvcv9bciyt5pA2pg-tlo4H66kXPOalCxE9wrCM_2FXNjNxBCXAD-O7oePmLeJwZkU6duW_ybFlU8PyXYElVHVpvdI32QEt1YL/s1600/map.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1321" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ASNUcjXzJvoYse5eoSeo8RS6c5al-9KrKETNsSoZexUCvcv9bciyt5pA2pg-tlo4H66kXPOalCxE9wrCM_2FXNjNxBCXAD-O7oePmLeJwZkU6duW_ybFlU8PyXYElVHVpvdI32QEt1YL/s320/map.jpg" width="264" /></a>Dr. O'Brien, the good doctor, later come to my room armed with his computer. This I do remember. For me, this was the first time I actually heard him explain that I had a long lesion in the mid-LAD. (The Left Anterior Descending is a major artery supplying a significant portion of the left ventricle. When blood flow is insufficient, that part of the heart dies.) Tests he did evaluating blood flow (IVUS and FFR, both state of the art technologies) led him to place a drug-eluting stent across the 60% stenosis, therefore increasing the diameter of the lumen and theoretically allowing sufficient blood flow to all left ventricular tissue feed by the LAD. A blood-fed heart is a happy heart. "Do you think this explains the way I felt when running?"<br />
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"Yes," came the confident reply. I felt relieved that my slogging was not imagined nor was it self-imposed. I was happy and hopeful that I would be able to get back to normal training without having to second-guess myself. He left the room, and I returned to asking Gary the same questions over and over.<br />
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And now in the aftermath, reality sets in. I am now a card-caring cardiac stentee. I am to carry this card at all times since having the stent may impact future treatments or procedures. I have a mesh tunnel inside a coronary artery. It's my personal tiny alien who has taken up residence. It's my forever buddy. Perhaps I should name it. Hum...Stanley Stent?<br />
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There is a treadmill stress test in my near future, followed by three months of cardiac
rehab. I have a plethora of drugs that I must take. The stent is a foreign object in my body. Means need to be taken to prevent a clot from forming on the metal mesh. "Whatever you do, don't forget to daily take the Prasugrel! You will take this for at least a year, maybe a lifetime," explained my discharge nurse. My new normal has turned my kitchen counter into a satellite pharmacy. Maybe I should get those little multi-day pill boxes to keep myself straight.<br />
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But I am grateful. Grateful that I never had an actual heart attack or inflicted damage to my heart. Grateful that I had the screening cardiac CT. Grateful that I did not ignore that inner voice telling me that something was not right. Grateful for a cardiologist who took me seriously and refrained from-- and will never tell me--<i>not</i> to run. I am grateful there was an actual explanation--the blockage--for my inability to get race-fit. And, I am hopeful.<br />
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Hopeful to be able to train. Hopeful to be fit. Hopeful to embrace challenges rather than fear them. Hopeful to develop a third generation of "Shindigglers," young women who grow to love the mountain trails as much as I do. Hopeful to push the limits of what is possible. Hopeful to dream--and complete--great new adventures. Hopeful to run long, run strong...one day at a time.<br />
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