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  • And Another

    And Another

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    Jess
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    I don’t know if you remember about a month ago, I posted a blog about Brent and I beginning our marathon training. He had ran my first marathon with me back in 2011 at the Portland Marathon here in Oregon. From then on, he said he would never run a marathon again unless it was…

  • 100 Days of Elijah: Day 66

    100 Days of Elijah: Day 66

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    Jess
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    The rain let up, so we spent a good chunk of time outside again this afternoon. The best part was Elijah sitting down multiple times in the wet grass and giving a look of disgust.  

  • Marathon Training Begins

    Marathon Training Begins

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    Jess
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    Today is day one of training for my 8th marathon and Brent’s 2nd. Yes, Brent is going to run another marathon! How did I convince him of this? Well it actually didn’t take much because we are going to run a super awesome once in a lifetime marathon. It is the Midnight Sun Marathon in…

  • Feels Like Home

    Feels Like Home

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    Jess
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    Everybody around the Gorge is talking about all this snow that is still on the ground. By talking, I really mean complaining. Yes, I am stuck at my parents without a car. Yes, it is too icy to take Elijah out in the stroller with the hills. Yes, I am getting a little cabin fever…

  • Where to run?

    Where to run?

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    Jess
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    This past weekend we headed south to go visit Brent’s brother in Eugene. From the little bit we were able to explore, it was a beautiful city. The one thing that I could really tell that my brother-in-law really enjoyed about it was the proximity to the trails.

  • Flat Tire

    Flat Tire

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    Jess
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    My escape from reality has been my runs lately. Although, I guess I’m not really escaping reality when I spend most of that time thinking about what is going on in our lives right now. However, it is a time that calms me down and brings me a little peace. I talk with God about…

  • Run of Course…

    Run of Course…

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    Jess
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    What to do to pass the time while Brent is at work? Why run of course! Now if you have ever been in the Columbia River Gorge and stopped in any town running along side the river, you will know how hilly they all are. Also, if you know the area of Bozeman that I…

  • Grand Teton Relay 2015

    Grand Teton Relay 2015

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    Brent
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    I could also title this post “I’m sorry I nearly killed you!” For this year’s entry into the Grand Teton Relay, I decided to opt for the most challenging option, the 6-person ultra team. Normally a team consisting of 12 people run the 180 miles from Ashton, ID to Jackson Hole, WY. But the option exists…

  • Gravelly Mountain Range

    Gravelly Mountain Range

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    Brent
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    Sometimes, even when you are so busy that a break seems like a bad idea, it’s good to get away. That is precisely how I went into our trip up to the Gravelly Mountain range near Ennis, MT that weekend. We headed out after work on Friday, making just a short stop at the grocery…

  • Away From the Fireworks

    Away From the Fireworks

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    Jess
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    With each passing year, I grow to dislike the days surrounding the 4th of July more and more. I usually have to work, get up early for our church service or various other random events.

  • From the Sidelines

    From the Sidelines

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    Jess
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    Back in June, Brent, Krista (my twin) and my good friend Katie all decided to take on the challenge of running the Jim Bridger Trail Run. This is a 10 mile trail race up in the nearby Bridgers.

  • An Afternoon Hike

    An Afternoon Hike

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    Jess
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    Several weeks back, Brent and I headed up to the mountains to try and make it to Hyalite Lake. With many attempts before, we didn’t know how the day would end.