Dirt in your skirt blog

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Posted on October 9, 2013 by Margaret Schlachter
Friday night’s sleep and Saturday’s morning wakeup all seemed to be one big blur. Around 3am we were up, ready to watch the Survival Runners start their race while us ultra runners had a more leisurely 5:00am start time. Knowing beforehand the beginning of the Survival Run I knew it......
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Posted on October 8, 2013 by Margaret Schlachter
Many races I attend you fly in, run around and quickly fly out, much of the time spent in hotels, going from meal to meal with sometimes a few fellow racers. The Fuego y Agua events are much different than is typical scenario and have a very tribal feel to......
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Posted on December 10, 2012 by Margaret Schlachter
My feet pounded on the rough terrain, pebbles and sand filled my shoes from the multiple swamp crossings, as I ran I kept hearing her behind me. As I ran down the those last three miles better known to those racing as a the loneliest miles. The barren land, dry......
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Posted on December 5, 2012 by Margaret Schlachter
Well 2012 is close to wrapping up and it’s time for one last Spartan Race before we get to take a little break from the constant racing. It’s time to head back to the sight of the World Championship Race of 2011 and that is Glen Rose, Texas. Last year......