Category: Sports
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Okushinano 100km: A Mixed Bag & Questioning Life Decisions
Earlier this month, I finally got to line up for the Okushinano 100. I’d signed up for this race last year because of its reputation as a “beginner-friendly 100k,” (what an expression huh) but an ankle injury sidelined me and pushed back those plans. With that delay, I ended up tackling my first 100k a…
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My First Japanese Disc Golf Tournament
On November 19, 2023, I played my first Japanese disc golf tournament. It was the 36th Tochigi Championships. I had a blast! I got talked into registering only a couple weeks beforehand and I’m grateful I did – it was my favorite competitive disc golf experience. My Frisbee Background Frisbees have been a part of…
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Okumusashi Trail Running Race: Round 2
1 year ago, I completed my first trail running race It was the First Annual Okumusashi 35km/22mi Trail Running Race. Two days ago, I ran the same event and boy did it go differently. Last year’s event was tough. It was one of the hardest physical challenges I’ve endured. When I struggled across the finish…