About Sydney

By Orangy
Hi, my name is Sydney. This blog is mainly about my training, ultramarathon running, triathlon, and yoga. My husband and I currently live in the suburb of Cleveland. I consider myself an ultramarathon runner and a triathlete. I also think of endurance sports as a lifestyle. I use a long run/ride/swim to practice mindfulness and sometimes to solve the world's problems. My husband and I like to travel and explore food in different countries. I like to drink (only red) wine and (good craft) beer. I am not a fast runner. My goal is to get to the finish line with a big smile then go straight to the beer tent for a post-race ultra-light beer.

Thanks for stopping by!




My friend, K., is an amateur artist and I asked her to draw a running picture for me (while holding a glass of red wine, of course). Thanks, K., for the cute drawing! :)

PRs
5K 25:48
10K 55:47
10 miles 1:40:49
Half marathon 2:04:50 (Eau Claire marathon)
Marathon 4:38:00 (Towpath marathon)
50K 5:50:25 (Regal Beagle 25K/50K)
50 miles 13:40:00 (Mohican 100)
100K 14:52:50 (Outrun 24)
100 miles 28:28:35 (Canal Corridor 100)

Ironman Chattanooga (Swim 0:57:45 hour, Bike 7:17:29 hours, Run 5:48:29 hours/Overall time 14:20:21)


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