https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2020/11/02/this-is-actually-happening/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/scarystorymeme.jpgScaryStoryMeme2020-11-03T03:49:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2019/12/19/ultimate-gift-guide/2020-09-23T01:47:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2018/04/08/im-here-because/2018-04-09T05:26:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2016/05/13/mixed-tape-magic-creating-a-half-marathon-pr-playlist/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_0316.jpgJason and Jenny Eugene Finish 2https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_0328.jpgJenny and Voodoo Donuthttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_0314.jpgimg_03142016-05-16T15:57:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/about/2016-05-13T03:13:19+00:00weekly0.6https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2015/11/03/crown-town-chaos-the-day-the-kc-royals-shut-down-the-city/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/12065840_10103213453819749_6685228982842955555_n.jpgEric Hosmer Game 2https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/12192002_10103213455496389_1845947349981544786_n.jpgHosmer Meme Game 1https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/12189957_10103216786805419_5794515870945658011_n.jpgEric Hosmer Game 3 Memehttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/12191042_10103218819871139_5522944454018181423_n.jpg12191042_10103218819871139_5522944454018181423_nGame 4 Meme - Things Were Looking Goodhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/12193478_10103220997077999_4030983330771894591_n.jpgEric Hosmer Game 5 Memehttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/12208578_10103222751656809_3731871381064462226_n.jpgMason Crownedhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_9229.jpgCrown Center 2https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_9224.jpgCrown Centerhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_9211.jpgNed Yosthttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_9202.jpgSalvador PerezAnd nine months later the population of KC has tripled, and they are all named Salvador for some reason :P2015-11-04T04:40:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2015/06/18/where-do-you-see-yourself-in-10-years-at-my-high-school-reunion-thats-where/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_8089-e1434677566608.jpgIMG_8089My sister Molly and I ready to party it up at church in our Easter dresses. Let's get some Jesus up in here! You'll notice my awesome sports watch which I wore with EVERYTHING. I never take it off. I've gone through a few now, but I still never take it off. It's my thunder blanket.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_8082.jpgIMG_8082Mountain Dew Code Red came out when I was in high school. And of course, Mom, when I talk about drinking in college, I totally am talking about Mountain Dew. :Phttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_2623.jpgIMG_2623I've bought a pair of these every year since high school. In college I upped it two pairs because college doesn't require you to wear real shoes to class. You can even wear your PJs.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_7638.jpgIMG_7638https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_7637.jpgIMG_7637Blue Valley Track Team Senoirs 2005 (I'm middle right). I loved that damn track jacket. If the school hadn't threatened to hold our diplomas, I wouldn't have returned it. #highfashionhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ryangoslingclassreunion.jpgRyanGoslingClassReunionhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/kateuptonclassreunion.jpgKateUptonClassReunion2015-06-20T03:23:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/misc/2015-06-18T15:03:42+00:00weekly0.6https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/pop-culture/2015-06-18T15:02:47+00:00weekly0.6https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/running/2015-06-18T15:01:49+00:00weekly0.6https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2015/02/02/25-things-we-learned-from-super-bowl-xlix/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sb-meme-5.jpgSB Meme 5https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sb-meme-4.jpegSB Meme 4https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/come-at-me-bro-shark.pngCome at Me Bro Sharkhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sb-meme-2.jpegSB Meme 2https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sb-meme-3.jpegSB Meme 3https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sb-1-meme.pngSB 1 Memehttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/kp-sharks-4.jpgKP Sharks 4https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/kp-sharks-3.jpgKP Sharks 3https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/kp-sharks-1.jpgKP Sharks 1https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/kp-sharks-2.jpgKP Sharks 22015-02-02T23:48:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2014/12/22/epic-fail-learning-from-unfinished-new-years-resolutions/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5938.jpgGo Girl Half MedalSo maybe I didn't PR but check out this medal! I'm all about that bling.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5003.jpgJenny and Mountain Dew ORThis past year was fueled by caffeine...lots of caffeine. https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4944.jpgTough Mudder Finisher PicWe survived. Five hours later and lots of mud up my shorts later...https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_6259.jpgEva FreakoutDon't freak out! https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_6403.jpgJenny Attempting PullupThese T-Rex arms have been working hard to do a pullup. Yes I used a bench to get up here :Phttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_6158.jpgEva and JennyEva is so adorable...when she's not eating everything.2014-12-23T03:48:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2014/09/24/all-about-that-pace-a-song-parody/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ebib-running-family.pngebib running familyCheck out other funny racing bibs at https://ilovetorun.org/ebibs?type=new2014-12-22T12:39:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2014/09/17/sessions-itgirl-issue-one/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_3375.jpgGrumpy Cat RPGIf Grumpy Cat was the Dungeon Master...https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0017.jpgKiller RabbitA webpage is like the Killer Rabbit. It looks cute but beware its hidden sharp pointy code teeth!https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0020.jpgPassed and Failed QA DoggyQA will test a ticket and pass it or fail it. If you want your ticket to pass, it helps to include Testing Instructions. True story.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0014.jpgMountain Dew EmergencyMountain Dew: fueling academics and LAN parties since 1940.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_4085.jpgRed Swingline StaplerTo keep people from s-s-s-t-t-tealing your s-s-s-s-tapler, one should hire security. Like a T-Rex.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_5758.jpgMason on MacbookCats: making the web a more entertaining place since Al Gore invented it.2014-09-18T02:14:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2014/08/22/how-this-blog-got-its-name/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2930.jpgMountain Dew LampThis was one of the best wedding gifts I got. My best friends found it on Etsy.com. Now I no longer have to literally burn the midnight oil.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0284.jpgEmergency Mountain DewIn my cubicle because there might be a day I need to bust open the tall boy...https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0871.jpgJenny with MD post half marathonEnjoying a post-race victory Mountain Dew. Sometimes the thought of an ice cold sweet Dew is what gets you through mile 9 of a tough half marathon.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0423.jpgMountain Dew Six PackBecause of all my running, of course I have a six pack! It's in my fridge...https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_3359.jpgJenny and Mountain Dew St Pat's RunCheers!2014-08-22T21:01:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2012/06/20/why-i-dew-what-i-do-smart-ass-answers-to-lifes-ultimate-question/2014-08-22T20:48:44+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/crossfit/2014-08-22T20:45:33+00:00weekly0.6https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2014/08/06/24-hour-challenge-run-and-avoid-blacklisting-your-mom/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/20140806-145258-53578977.jpgLincoln Half Garmin ChartMy Lincoln Half chart with much less hills but a slower time.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/race_369_photo_3738602.jpgJason in HHR HalfJason (on right) giving the thumbs up even though we are Completely. Soaking. Wet.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/race_370_photo_3610384.jpgJason in HHR 5KJason's got his determined I'm going to conquer this hill / try and beat Jenny face on.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/race_370_photo_3622251.jpgJenny in HHR 5KThrowback Friday! We printed these shirts in high school when our cross country team went to State in 2004. The front says "Run Like You Stole Something" and the back had our nicknames. Mine says HillMaster. https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/race_369_photo_3673002.jpgJenny in HHR HalfThe Before pic: all happy and dry and breathing. I wore my "All You Run Is Your Mouth" tank for Jason. He is a fan of the witty, friendly trash talk. This is a rare photo. I am a shorts and t-shirt girl - my thighs need to breathe and I like to wipe the sweat/vomit from my face. But since it was going to rain, I needed clothes that wouldn't bunch up or be see through when it got wet. They certainly couldn't get any tighter!https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/20140806-140143-50503996.jpgPershing Hill RoadLet's start the 5K with this half mile hill up Pershing Road. Yes, please!https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/20140806-140143-50503152.jpgBack of HHR shirtThe Hill: I survived 13.1 Custom logo I picked for the backhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/20140806-140142-50502672.jpgFront of HHR shirtI custom printed a shirt at the Ultra Max Sports booth at the expo. I need 7 of these...https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/20140806-140140-50500981.jpgCrown Center for HHR 5kCrown Center is a great start and finish place for all 3 distances.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/20140806-140140-50500278.jpgHHR Half Garmin chartThis top chart is the elevation chart for the Hospital Hill Half and below the chart for the Lincoln Half. Despite the rain and amount of hills, I beat my Lincoln Half time. It was my second fastest half of 5 halfs this spring. And it was only 3 min slower than my fastest which was the super flat Garmin half marathon. THIS is why I am the Hill Master. 2014-08-06T21:13:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2014/06/04/running-away-with-verse-a-poem-about-running/2014-06-05T01:35:54+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2014/05/15/go-big-run-the-lincoln-half-marathon/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/photo52.jpgLincoln Half Finisher MedalIt's a very nice finisher medal. I was surprised though it said Lincoln Marathon not Half Marathon on it. In KC, the shirt says Kansas City Marathon but lists the other distances on it. Also, the medals are different for each one. It's not a big deal, but I don't like taking credit for running a full when I did a half. The full marathoners are amazing and deserve credit for going all the way!https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/footballrunza-shirt.jpgfootball runza shirt"Football and Runza: It's a Nebraska Thing" And yes, I own this shirt. I wore it to the Omaha zoo and blended in with the locals.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/runza-rex-shirt.jpgrunza rex shirtI have the body of a t-rex and I LOVE runzas. Oh crap, I'm the kid's mascot - Runza Rex. https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/photo51.jpgphoto(5)https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/photo5.jpgDorothy Lync DressingYou know you're in Nebraska when one of your dressing options is Dorothy Lynch. And you know you're a Nebraskan when you actually know what it is and get excited about it.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/photo6.jpgUNL campusOh, parking, where art thou? Campus was very beautiful though.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/photo7.jpgLincoln CapitalWe run right in front in the capitol. Here's a picture of when we headed back to our car (if it was still there!) I remember going to the top and seeing all of Lincoln from there when I was a kid.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/photo8.jpgGrandma's signGrandma's awesome sign. I joked it should have said "Go, Jenny!" on one side and on the other "Jason - she's WAY ahead of you!"https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/photo9.jpgJenny and Jason Lincoln Halfhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/photo10.jpgMountain Dew finishMountain Dew at the finish? This might be the best race ever. It almost makes up for the lack of Runzas.2014-05-15T21:06:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2014/05/01/are-you-a-good-race-or-a-bad-race-garmin-land-of-oz-half/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/garmin-marathon-medal.jpgGarmin Marathon medalWhen I say our medal was very unassuming looking, it's because it was next to THIS at the expo table. This is for the marathoners who definitely earned their medal as they got rained on before they were even halfway done with the race.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/sam-at-garmin-half.jpgSam at Garmin HalfThis is my friend Sam. He had no idea when he dressed as Dorothy that they would use his picture for EVERY SINGLE PROMO MATERIAL for this race for the next bajillion years. It always makes me smile though. He's such a great guy and a happy runner.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/garmin-hq.jpgGarmin HQIt's hard to pay no attention to the giant building behind the strip mall. Garmin HQ is a beautiful building.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo71.jpgGarmin Half Medal GlowingIt glows!!! Now I don't have to do the Glow Run. https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo81.jpgGarmin Half MedalThinking about the finisher medal is always good race motivation.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo91.jpgJenny and Walle after Garmin HalfThis is our dog Walll-e photobombing my post-race photo. I feel like he is saying "You smell funny and you're wet, but I still love you"https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo10.jpgJenny After Garmin HalfI am completely soaking wet and shivering. Which way to the hot shower?2014-05-01T15:10:37+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2014/04/21/when-your-half-marathon-feels-like-a-full-failure/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo7.jpgRock the Parkway Medal"Cuz I walk with a limp like an ol' school pimp, a real OG" Wait, not really. It's because we just finished a half marathon and are hobbling around with these giant finisher medals around our necks. This thing is wider but slightly shorter than my iPhone 5.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo8.jpgRock the Parkway Group PhotoBrad and Becca (right) ran their first 5K - we were so proud of them! Jason and I weren't happy with our finish times, but our giant medals made us look like we had won.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo9.jpgJason and Jenny Easter Egg 5kI've got my motivator on my left (Jason) and my motivation around my neck (my 3rd place age group medal and my finisher medal). Not everyday is a Bad Day.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/124548-869-013h.jpgJenny Running Rock the ParkwayI feel like this pic needs thought bubble with me doing all that math inside my head. Either that or I'm eyeing the fountain and thinking about jumping in it.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/124548-302-001h.jpgRock the Parkway finishThere's me in the middle in the blue. I always try to finish strong. At least that day I finished.2014-04-21T18:34:45+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2014/04/05/box-jumping-on-crossfit-bandwagon/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/it-wont-make-you-look-good.jpgit won't make you look goodTrue dat.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/did-squats-not-coming-to-work.jpegdid squats not coming to workAm I right?https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/cf-hold-it-against-you.jpgcf hold it against youIf you don't know who he is, look him up. Ultimate CrossFit BAMF.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/trex-wishful-thinking.jpgtrex wishful thinkinghttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/trex-license-to-carry-small-arms.jpegtrex license to carry small armsBoth snatches and clean-and-jerks involve your arms. And your legs. And your hips. And pretty much everything...https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/trex-hates-wall-balls.jpegtrex hates wall ballsWall Balls: hold a heavy ball, do a squat, then pop up and throw the ball up high on the wall. So much fun!, said no one ever.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/trex-hates-pushups.jpegtrex hates pushupshttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/trex-hates-pullups.jpegtrex hates pullupsIs it Leg Day yet?https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/trex-and-kb-sigh.jpgtrex and kb sighMaybe the handles make them weigh less...https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/t-rex-trying-to-jump-rope.jpgT-rex trying to jump ropeDouble Unders are another exercise I struggled with. You have to get the rope under your feet TWO times before landing on the ground. The solution? Get a thinner, faster cable rope.2014-04-11T17:14:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2014/03/06/like-it-dirty-rough-and-hot-try-a-summer-trail-run/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ns2013-60141.jpgNorth Shore Trail Run shirtI don't know who she is, but she's doing a lovely job modeling good running form and the official race shirt. It had the cool race logo (in the bottom right corner) on the back.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ns2013-0162.jpgJenny Run Trail HalfHere's my awesome waterbottle that kept me alive. This is also what a T-Rex looks like running - notice the tiny arms dangling and powerful thighs working.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ns2013-0159.jpgJenny and Jason Trail HalfI might not be a very photogenic runner, but I love this pic. Why? Because it's proof I'm ahead of Jason :)https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/photo6.jpgNorth Shore Half Marathon medal up closeThis medal has so much detail! The Trail Nerds have a great race artist.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/photo5.jpgNorth Shore Half Marathon medalThe was this awesome bronzy rendition of the race logo with this cool blue shellack stuff in the water part. Even the ribbon is a work of art!2014-03-06T22:31:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2014/01/27/no-new-year-new-you-upgrade-to-version-2014-01-01/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/resolutions-ecard.jpegResolutions ecard#7 is a constant battle for me.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo4.jpgDino t-shirt push-upsThis is me in Cross-Fit. T-Rex, however, LOVES squats.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo5.jpgDaisy and Mason make ResolutionsDaisy: I thought you were going to be more productive this year. Mason: I'm starting tomorrow...https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo6.jpgDaisy in a BoxI was trying to think outside the box...then I got stuck in it.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo7.jpgMason sleepingI didn't get the adorable little body from just lying around all day. Oh wait...I did. #hatemeformygeneticshttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo8.jpgphoto(8)2014-01-27T19:13:54+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2014/01/07/in-pursuit-of-the-pr-running-my-way-through-2013/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/medal.pngMonster Dash MedalWe also got a pretty big finisher medal for doing a 5K. I didn't a get a medal the for the first half marathon I ran in 2003! It's the new running thing - awesome bling.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/heartland-series-finisher-photo.jpgHeartland Series Finisher PhotoJason and I have our first year finisher medals for the Heartland Series. Sam, on the far right, is holding the Belt Buckle you get for completing it 2 years.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/hospital-hill-finisher-photo1.jpgHospital Hill Finisher PhotoWe found Sam and Emily at the post-race party and got a pic. These guys are awesome runners, and I always enjoy seeing them at races.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/hospital-hill-finisher-photo.jpgHospital Hill Finisher Photohttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/kc-half-marathon-medal-2013.jpgKC Half Marathon Medal 2013Oddly enough, this medal was bigger than our full marathon finisher medal.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_2026.jpgNorth Shore Trail Run MedalLike I said, these medals were LEGENDARY. I had to suck it Buttercup and finish it!https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1234.jpgMe and Billy MillsGetting to meet Billy Mills was such an honor. He's a very inspiring runner!!!https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1297.jpgMe and QuintinThis is my Martini Mile shirt. The kid is my adorable cousin Quintin. I love his shirt too! https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1064.jpgLeavenworth Five Trails and Race Series SwagOn the left, our finisher medal for completing the Leavenworth Race Series that started in Aug 2012. The wine was for 3rd place in my age group. And then the colorful finisher medal for the half marathon on the right.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1272.jpgHospital Hill Finisher MedalsThe finisher medals from the past 3 years for the Hospital Hill Half Marathon fit together like a puzzle. 2013's medal was the final piece.2014-01-08T04:19:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2013/12/22/the-course-is-strong-with-this-one-my-first-marathon-saga/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_2365.jpgHung Far LowI think the name pretty much sells itselfhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/fat-lady-singing-portland-marathon.jpegFat Lady Singing Portland MarathonKind of a tease but hilarious. So close! So close!https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_2084.jpgView of CorvallisHiked up a trail to this breathtaking view at sunset our first day.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_2107.jpgIMG_2107On our way to Eugene one morning on the hunt for Voodoo Doughnuts.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_2230.jpgWay Back from EugeneThis is same drive back from Eugene that afternoon. Total transformation!!!https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/darth-vader-flaming-bagpipes.jpegDarth Vader Flaming BagpipesGoogle the Portland Unipiper to see more of this incredibly talented dude.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/darth-vader-riding-unicycle.jpegDarth Vader Riding Unicyclehttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_2350.jpgIMG_2350https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_2349.jpgI Did It!Marathon complete! Time for beer!https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_2344.jpgDarth Vader and MeJust chillin' like a villain with my good homey, Darth Vader. He came from far far away to congratulate us!2014-01-08T16:08:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2013/10/03/before-my-first-marathon-while-i-still-have-my-sanity/2013-10-04T15:00:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2013/08/26/top-10-lessons-learned-from-the-2013-mtv-vmas-show/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/wet-floor-sign.jpegWet Floor SignSpeaking of naughty...https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/scale-of-1-to-10.jpegScale of 1 to 10I think we broke the scale...https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/knowing-your-stuff.jpegKnowing Your StuffAnd it helps knowing how to properly insert your comma.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/hot-british-tea.pngHot British TeaLeave the British men to those of us who can handle our Bangers and Mashhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dictionary-for-xmas.jpegDictionary for XmasAnd a sweater from Grandma...2013-08-26T21:07:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2013/08/24/making-it-to-the-sweaty-sixteen/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/breadsticks.jpgBreadsticksThese are from Gambino's Pizza in Lenexa, KS, in case you need to reward yourself after a run.2013-09-06T21:01:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2013/08/21/marathon-virgin-going-all-the-way-for-the-very-first-time/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/tv-marathon.jpegTV MarathonAh, recovery day!https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/run-for-brownies.jpegRun for BrowniesThe same math applies to cans of Mountain Dew.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/kim-kardashian-marriage-training.jpegKim Kardashian Marriage TrainingI am in it for long haul.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/husky-sled-marathon.jpegHusky Sled MarathonIt could always be worse...https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/elf-mom-is-easy-sign.jpgElf Mom Is Easy SignOne of the funniest running signs ever!https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/beer-at-finish-line.pngBeer At Finish LineTrue.2013-09-27T14:03:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2013/05/22/how-to-look-good-while-running-run-a-night-race/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0528.jpgtrail nerds mugSipping something hot or cold - this mug is one of the most useful race souvenirs. Adds flair to any cubicle or desk.2013-05-22T22:37:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2013/05/08/the-thrills-of-the-hills-are-you-ready-to-conquer/2013-05-24T13:43:50+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2013/04/23/on-the-9th-day-running-gave-to-me-a-9-year-old-perspective/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/photo3.jpgMatthew in Devil CostumeMatthew's devil costume; I didn't really it consider to be a costume - he's 9 after all. LOL.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/photo2.jpgJenny in Bear HatHere's the 9-year-old in me super excited about my medal and wearing my awesome bear hat.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/photo1.jpgphoto(1)Verbal sparring - something they're never too young to learn.2013-04-23T22:04:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2013/03/26/when-your-loving-relationship-with-running-hits-a-rough-patch/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/trex-running-motivation.jpgTRex Running Motivationhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/trex-medal-rack.jpgTRex Medal Rackhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/trex-hates-pushups.jpgTRex Hates PushupsTRex says, "FMLA" *(Frick My Little Arms)https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/trex-loves-you-this-much.pngtrex loves you this muchhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/trex-with-arm-muscle.jpgTRex with Arm Musclehttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/unstoppable-t-rex.jpgUnstoppable T-Rex2013-04-01T01:07:45+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2013/03/07/on-the-8th-day-of-running-racing-gave-to-me-an-8k-with-pancakes/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cliffhanger-route.jpgCliffhanger Routehttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cliff-hanger-logo.jpgCliff Hanger logohttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/chris-cakes.jpgChris CakesThese are flipping delicious! And taste ten times better after a hard run!2013-03-07T21:53:15+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2013/02/22/from-grasshopper-to-hill-master-wax-on-the-cross-training-and-wax-off-the-miles/2013-02-28T20:15:50+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2013/01/31/be-a-modern-forrest-gump-running-requires-more-than-just-a-pair-of-nikes-these-days/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/trail-nerd-shirt.jpgtrail nerd shirtThe Kansas City Trail Nerds apparel is awesome! Tech shirts that wick sweat and with SPF to protect your skin.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/under-armor-tights.jpgunder armor tightsSlimming, sexy running tights. Please wear spandex responsibly.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/under-armor-top.jpgunder armor topCold Weather Under Armor - worth every penny with the added bonus of feeling like Spiderman!https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/nike-shorts.jpgnike shortsNike Women's Double Up shorts: mesh on top with sewn in compression shorts. Long enough to stop chafing, quick drying, and very comfortable. These are my thigh's best friend.https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/running-shoe.jpgrunning shoeMizuno came out with some snazzy colors for their Wave Rider 15. I was so excited to finally get a non-white running shoe!https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/photo-3.jpgGarmine Forerunner 10My pretty pink Garmin Forerunner 10: probably the greatest and most helpful running invention after cold weather Under Armor. https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/matching-shirts-test-image.jpgJen and Jen's Matching ShirtsJen and Jen in our matching shirts and non-chafing capris. My mountain-conquering thighs rejoice!2013-04-01T12:34:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2013/02/18/7th-day-of-running-why-bacon-is-not-kosher-for-runners/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/jenny-and-mascots-rudolph-run.jpgJenny and Mascots Rudolph RunReceiving my medal with Blue from KC Sporting and Rudolph himself! I hope Rudolph learns to eat a healthy breakfast before delivering presents with Santa!https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0529.jpgRudolph Red Nosed Run MedalA proud reminder to never give up on a race but to also never eat heavy foods before a race!2013-02-18T16:18:50+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2013/01/26/on-the-6th-day-of-running-racing-gave-to-me/2013-01-26T22:12:04+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2013/01/18/becoming-the-hill-master-how-i-did-and-how-you-can-too/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/before-hh-race.jpgBefore HH RaceBefore Hospital Hill in 2010: To the hills! With thighs Wonder Woman would be jealous of, I was ready for my first time to conquer the hills. This year will be my 4th year running the half.2013-01-21T23:57:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2013/01/10/on-the-5th-day-of-running-racing-gave-to-me/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/photo-2.jpgphoto-2Matthew, Jason's 9-yr-old brother, is on the right in a devil costume. This little 6-yr-old ninja was talking smack before the Kid's Run. He said, "We can either do this this easy way or the hard way." and I said, "Matthew invented the hard way." Gotta teach 'em while they're young :)https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/photo-1.jpgphoto-12013-01-10T21:30:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2012/12/28/on-the-4th-day-of-running-the-kc-half-marathon-gave-to-me/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jason-and-ken-rugged-maniac-2012.jpgJason and Ken Rugged Maniac 2012https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/sam-jenny-and-jason-at-kc-half-marathon-2012.jpgSam, Jenny, and Jason at KC Half Marathon 2012https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jason-and-jenny-buffalo-century-5k-2012.jpgJason and Jenny Buffalo Century 5K 20122013-01-09T15:16:37+00:00monthlyhttps://mountaindewatmidnight.com/2012/12/24/on-the-3rd-day-of-running-hospital-hill-gave-to-me/https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jenny-with-finisher-medal-hospital-hill-2010.jpgJenny with Finisher Medal Hospital Hill 2010Me after my first Hospital Hill Half marathon in 2010. I was in love with that race from the first hill!https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jenny-and-raptor-hospital-hill-2010.jpgJenny and Raptor Hospital Hill 2010https://mountaindewatmidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/hospital-hill-group-photo-2010.jpgHospital Hill Group Photo 2010My friends and I after my first time running Hospital Hill in 2010. 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