Spring training is upon us! And that means ladies across the country are lacing up for their longest runs ever in prep for a summer 1/2 or full Mary. I love knowing that each weekend a woman somewhere is heading out to tackle a new, perhaps intimidating distance – only …
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Somedays – between working all the side jobs, the late nights, the financial stress – it feels like my little company will always be tiny. But we’re determined to keep doing our thing – small, but mighty. Why? Because I BELIEVE in Run Pretty Far. And then someone will send …
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A recent trip to Texas and a long time love of the phrase y’all convinced me that we simply HAD to make this tee and channel a little wild west into our run wardrobe…. hope you agree!! It’s available here for $28; cowboy boots optional!  

Last Wednesday, right in the middle of our Two Year Anniversary, I snuck out to participate in a twisted challenge put on by some local running friends. Named the Chirico Ten-Peat, the idea is to run 1.7 miles up the Chirico Trail, tag the top, then head back down 1.7 miles. …
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In 2010 I was training for my first ‘real’ mountainous 50k. Some training phases are relaxed and playful – this one was motivated and hungry. I was reeling from a recent disappointment, working through heartbreak, and determined to become self-sufficient on my local trails. A favorite memory from this time …
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Two years ago this weekend, Greg and I saddled up the Wells Fargo wagon and headed to Eugene, OR with way too much merchandise and an equal amount of nerves to launch our Run Pretty Far dream at the Eugene Marathon Expo. Once again, we’ll be loading up our goods …
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Today is Greg’s birthday. In 2010, he & I ran Boston together. Our experience at that race was a complete celebration of love and running. This morning I wanted to say something thoughtful, to somehow acknowledge the sadness that all of us are feeling. But in the end, the only …
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I’m finding that I have writer’s block with race recaps. Two weekends ago I ran a 100 miler in Eastern Washington. Never have I had such an immediate and profound take away from a race. On the drive home I sat in awe of what had just happened and wished I …
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