I recently have been able to establish a solid base run on the trails. It has been a very trying experience learning footing, focusing on the terrain and falling constantly. I watch my boyfriend glide over hills, roots, rocks and mud without an issue while I slip, fall, wheeze and have to walk portions. Putting your body through situations it is not accustomed to is always exciting though. It is fun to watch myself become stronger and every painful ankle roll makes my ankle get stronger. I noticed that my heart rate has decreased while doing things that normally would send it sailing. Running into different wildlife and getting dirty is actually pretty fun. On January 11th I start my training plan for my first ultra and I couldn’t be any more excited for it.