Popular Post MoseySusan Posted May 14, 2022 Popular Post Share #1 Posted May 14, 2022 Planned to ride bikes at White Sands during this month’s Full Moon Night tomorrow. There’s a lunar eclipse, too. Would have been a bonus. But a family celebration for Dr. Nephew knocked it off the agenda. Hopefully we’ll make it in June. No lunar eclipse in June, but still beautiful. I might ride along the foothills anyway. Or hike the open space. A full moon is like a floodlight out there. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted May 14, 2022 Share #2 Posted May 14, 2022 Do northern lights light up sky occasionally at your end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted May 14, 2022 Just now, shootingstar said: Do northern lights light up sky occasionally at your end? No, we’re way too far south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Airehead Posted May 14, 2022 Popular Post Share #5 Posted May 14, 2022 I did an overnight 50k race during a full moon once. Running was beautiful that night. Frogs singing, horses watching and a light breeze. Running 50k is stupid. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share #6 Posted May 14, 2022 6 minutes ago, Airehead said: Running 50k is stupid. And there’s no redeeming it. What a horrible way to exploit a full moon. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted May 14, 2022 Share #7 Posted May 14, 2022 18 minutes ago, MoseySusan said: A full moon is like a floodlight out there. Few years ago some friends & I went fat biking at night, at a state game area on shores of Lake Erie in the winter. There was snow on the ground and full moon (or close to full). With the moonlight reflecting on the snow, we didn't need lights. Pretty cool. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Airehead Posted May 14, 2022 Popular Post Share #8 Posted May 14, 2022 This is what I wrote a out six hours after the race. I'm sorry this will be a long race report but as you know it was a long race. Wow, what an amazing experience. I am grateful that my friend Jason Best lent me enough confidence to sign up. You see, I'm not a stereotypical runner-- in fact these days a chronic foot problem has made me more of a walker. I respect the work of the Equine Center very much. The connection to them was attractive to me. Their therapeutic riding program provides a wonderful experience to some of the students we serve at Xxxxxx. I wanted to support them and also I have been having a major running crisis both physically and mentally. This race became my focus. The course was fairly challenging to me due to the changes in the surface. The gravel seemed the scariest and perhaps I convinced myself it would cause me to step wrong. That did not happen. As luck would have it, Tricia Xxx was looking for company and she joined our area. She proved over and over all night, how important it is to have a partner in crime. Eventually Adrianna joined us and with their positive energy the night kept getting better and better. Jason brought a crew of others and it was a party! He introduced me to people I did not know including two injured runners who smiled, cheered us, filled water bottles,held lanterns, and played great music. They were an amazingly important part of my success. The first few hours were uneventful-- round and round up and down. It was great fun cheering the other runners especially Wanda Xxxxx who looked fantastic. Then I had to stop and change shoes and ice my foot. Tricia carried on. I went back out with Jason and met Adrianna. She is a long time running friend and chatting with her made the miles fly by. Tricia somehow got back with us and the three of us finished a marathon. I was happy, as that was my stated goal. Adrianna said that one more loop would give me an ultra. She had more miles to go so I stayed. It seemed like a good idea at the time. At 28 something my foot hurt and my brain hurt. I said that I was done. Adrianna and Tricia went on and I found my other friends in the tent area. Both were semi-asleep. Someone from next to us eventually asked how far I had gone. I said, "28 and I'm good with that." I had done my first ultra and it was 4:40AM. I sent my husband a text and told him that, too. The unknown woman said, "Are you sure you are really ok with that? " I thanked her later for the kick in the ass. A couple of people I knew were passing by as part of a relay team. I fell in behind them, eventually catching back to my two other partners. We moved over the course amazed how Egils had added hills during the race. I am sure the little hill wasn't on the driveway when we started. I was sure I saw a bear in the brush or maybe a raccoon. Pre-race my biggest fear was staying awake but that was never an issue. Magically, I was only one lap from a 50k. My husband showed up and brought me the coffee I wanted but could not drink. He was surprised I was still out there. He is my biggest supporter so I was glad he was there to see me finish 50K. I still can't believe that I finished 50K. I was both ecstatic and exhausted as this was my super secret goal that I had only shared with a few people. Adrianna needed one more lap to get her 50K . There were 18 minutes left. It became very important to me that she do it. After all it was her "fault" that I even tried for 27 miles. Of course, she did it with time to spare. I used Tailwinds for my primary fuel and supplemented with ginger ale and some watermelon. The volunteers were amazing with their service and kind words. Other than bags for ice, I used little of the million supplies I brought. Every participant was encouraging. It felt like a dream to be part of it. My foot hurts but my heart is so happy. Thank you all. My only regret was that it never worked out for me to spend much time with Jason. Tricia and Adrianna were amazing even though it seems trite to say it. I need words better than amazing, fantastic, and wonderful. This was a super well run event. 2 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted May 14, 2022 Share #9 Posted May 14, 2022 26 minutes ago, MoseySusan said: No, we’re way too far south. I still haven't seen them myself. Various long-time locals have seen them, in my area. The probability is higher in Alberta, but need to get away from city lights. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted May 14, 2022 Share #10 Posted May 14, 2022 25 minutes ago, MoseySusan said: If that's your shot, it's wonderful, Sue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share #11 Posted May 14, 2022 6 minutes ago, Airehead said: I need words better than amazing, fantastic, and wonderful. Having settled on stupid, we’ll run with that. 😉 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share #12 Posted May 14, 2022 1 minute ago, shootingstar said: I still haven't seen them myself. Various long-time locals have seen them, in my area. The probability is higher in Alberta, but need to get away from city lights. Jasper is the furthest north we’ve visited. Didn’t see any the night we were there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share #13 Posted May 14, 2022 1 minute ago, shootingstar said: If that's your shot, it's wonderful, Sue! I wish… Photos like this are often composites of a few photos laid atop each other and stitched together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted May 14, 2022 Share #14 Posted May 14, 2022 15 minutes ago, MoseySusan said: Jasper is the furthest north we’ve visited. Didn’t see any the night we were there. They promote dark skies for viewing stars ..and northern lights, which is always by chance. This year earlier in winter was some activity north of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted May 14, 2022 Share #15 Posted May 14, 2022 @BuffJim might need to retaar as forum badass and turn over the reins to airehead! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted May 14, 2022 Share #16 Posted May 14, 2022 I experienced a full moon at White Sands years ago. Almost needed to wear shades. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted May 14, 2022 Share #17 Posted May 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Airehead said: This is what I wrote a out six hours after the race. Well written & fun to read 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted May 15, 2022 Share #18 Posted May 15, 2022 @MoseySusan, how far is this from your home? We Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted May 15, 2022 Author Share #19 Posted May 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Airehead said: @MoseySusan, how far is this from your home? We 3 1/2 hours. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted May 15, 2022 Share #20 Posted May 15, 2022 1 hour ago, MoseySusan said: 3 1/2 hours. Too far to do both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted May 15, 2022 Share #21 Posted May 15, 2022 13 hours ago, shootingstar said: Do northern lights light up sky occasionally at your end? On my bucket list of shit to see one day. As of right now that’s gonna have to be after Emmy graduates unless we see them from a softball field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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