2023 (Unofficial) Lighthouse 100 – The End
Tonight, our journey has come to an end here. After a full day of running in the sun and temperatures approaching 90°F, unfortunately Sean was struggling with cramping that just wouldn’t allow him to run any longer. In the interest of bigger goals yet to come, he made the difficult decision to stop. While I […]
2023 (Unofficial) Lighthouse 100 – Halfway
It’s been a really tough day, but we’re halfway there….. #Lighthouse100
2023 (Unofficial) Lighthouse 100 – Mile 27
It’s a BEAUTIFUL sunny day!! Currently 84°F….. but at least it’s not raining!! 27.6 miles down so far!!#Lighthouse100
Start of the 2023 (Unofficial) Lighthouse 100
The 2023 (Unofficial) #Lighthouse100 is under way!! (I won’t have my tracker for this one, but we’ll do our best to post updates as we go )
The 2023 (Unofficial) Lighthouse 100
Seven years ago my Daddy and I packed up and headed north for the weekend to run a brand new race called the Lighthouse 100. It promised a beautiful course, amazing views, and an unforgettable experience. It definitely did not disappoint. Since that first race, I’ve returned each June for the 100 mile run every […]
2023 Bayshore Marathon
Official Time: 3:47:27 Thanks to everyone who followed my journey to the race this year. This is but the first of many adventures I have planned for the upcoming summer….. I’ll see you on the road again soon!❤️ #RunToBayshore#MattsStupidIdeas
2023 #RunToBayshore – Day 3
I was on the road leaving Cadillac by 5:30am this morning. With each passing vehicle the crisp 32° air cut through my single layer of clothing, and for the first time during this journey I was truly cold. I knew it wouldn’t last long however, and the forecast promised quickly rising temperatures as the morning […]
2023 #RunToBayshore – Day 2
It was just after 5am this morning when I set out from the warmth of my room and across the parking lot. My stretchy knit gloves were the perfect weight for the chilly 36° air. The wind picked up a little, and I knew right away I had made the right decision yesterday. I made […]
2023 #RunToBayshore – Day 1
Day 1 has come to an end in Clare this year, a decision I struggled with quite a bit. Those of you who followed my journey last year might remember a Day 1 filled with rain, and ending with a night spent in a Little League dugout 5 miles further up the road in Farwell. […]