Dirt in your skirt blog

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Posted on February 9, 2012 by Margaret Schlachter
The hand moves and the foot explodes to the next hold again and again this process repeats itself as I make my way around the climbing gym. A calm spreads over me and the high school aged kids playing around seem to disappear into the background. The only thing on......
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Posted on February 8, 2012 by Margaret Schlachter
“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses
 put in order.”      –  John Burroughs It’s Tuesday and yet it is Sunday and Monday that I am reflecting on. Recently, I have been taking a lot of advice from people around me. Some of it......
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Posted on February 6, 2012 by Margaret Schlachter
So, you are new to racing and wondering what the hell do I wear on my feet? If it were a soccer game you wear cleats or skiing simple ski boots, but what about Obstacle Racing? Well, the answer is it depends. I know vague but I will explain. I......
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Posted on February 5, 2012 by Margaret Schlachter
Boxes and rails seem to be the phrase I have said more times today than anything else. Its Saturday and Saturday means coaching the FutureStars on the mountain. This collection of six to nine year olds tests me constantly. Children and their perspectives on life are endless amounts of entertainment......
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Posted on February 3, 2012 by Margaret Schlachter
After a mere four and a half hour seemingly nap, I called a night’s sleep last night, the alarm went off. I roused myself into the shower standing letting the warm water hit my face and bring me back to life. All I knew was that this mornings workout would......