Some Things are Sure Things

 

Killer JR is always coming up with new ways to challenge herself. First there was weight lifting. Then there was healthy food with a flair for the unusual. Then came running. And more running. And cycling. She even did a criterium. Then all of the above at the same time, many in the same day. I'm exhausted just writing about it. 

On the heels of a marathon and a few half marrys, she signed up for an ultra trail run outside of Austin over Thanksgiving. That's like, right around the corner! Complete confidence in her ability (and willingness) to do this without any official preparation, I figured I'd better bore her with fatherly advice and interference. 

Me: Let's start trail running to prepare you for this thing. We can start with something easy like Cliff Cave then progress to the harder stuff. 

Killer JR: You're going to run with me??

Me: Mmm, no. I'll be your tour guide on my bike. 

Killer JR: You think you can keep up?

Me: