6th Annual FREMONT FAT ASS 50K
This year instead of just running 50k during the FFA I decided I wanted to run 42 miles, I asked Linda to join me and she said yes. We started the run from my house in Fremont at 5:30am and headed to Quarry lakes we got there fast and instead of waiting an hour for the race to start we just kept going.
Andy would be running so he had my car and Linda and I would pick up food and head out on our way back.

We saw some of our groups early starters heading out. We got out to Quarry lakes and were able to see the 8:30 starters heading out. I knew we would get caught later in the race by them.
We had perfect cool weather. we were lucky to have Chihping Fu providing aid along the course, we went by him twice.
There was a 5k, 10k and 1/2 marathon going on by Brazen racing they had 1200 runners out there. Sam the RD said we could use his aid which was nice.
I thought my legs would be sore running such a flat course since I don't train flat. But they weren't. Today they feel great. I owe it to my HOKAs these shoes are awesome.
We had around 33 runners this year doing various distances.
I was happy my bf Andy was able to come out and run fast with the fast guys. He enjoyed the course and had a great time.
Next year the race will be held around the same weekend so mark you calender for a fun race that cost nothing.

The strongest oak tree of the forest is not the one that is protected from the storm and hidden from the sun. It's the one that stands in the open where it is compelled to struggle for its existence against the winds and rains and the scorching sun.
HURT 100 2011 It was just not our year. We went into it as a team. Andy and I would run the race together.
It was a very humid this year John the RD said it was 93%, it felt more humid than years past. I felt great going into it.
We were doing awesome the first 2 loops off by a little but still ok. Andy twisted his ankle on the third loop so we walked a bit.
As we headed down to Paradise the trail became very slippery, with 150 feet passing over this section 6 times now it was hard to keep your balance in a few places. I hurt my shoulder/arm somewhere in here. It has bothered me in the past in races, I usually have to take my pack off because of the pain. But really couldn't do that. I needed my water. I didn't want to take any advil yet. I was saving two for later in the race if I needed them.
I am trying not to take them at all after my liver enzyme test came back high a while back. I was taking a lot last year. Now I am not taking them at all unless something serious happens in a race.
I could not believe how great the course was the first two loops now this third one was so slippery and wet. It was dark so we were moving slow trying to stay upright.
I think we both were struggling with some demons.
I was kinda thinking in my head we shouldn't of ran the 24 hour race 2 weeks before HURT that kinda stuff.
We made it to Paradise and were in and out. Andy bought me a little speaker so we attached to the ipod and were having our own little party on the trail.
We made a promise to stay together so when Andy first twisted his ankle he mentioned I could leave but I said no.
I was kinda slowing down I think and I know Andy was doing his math in his head about finishing with time to spare. He mentioned to me he felt bad because he thought of leaving me on the trail which I would of been ok with. But we did make a promise to run this together. As we climbed along and enjoyed views of the city we thought to ourselves maybe we should call it a day and enjoy each other alone in Hawaii and not killing ourselves just to finish the 100k since that seemed like what we would do. We both had no desire to want to to that 7 mile section to get 100k credit since we both weren't feeling great. Plus we would not finish until 7am and loose a whole day being trashed. We thought we could make it to mile 60 and drop but it's still a DNF 54 or 60.
We got to the aid station and we had discussed our joint decision to bail there. We made sure that there were no regrets because we both were fine with hiking to 60 or stopping here.
So we stopped. We both believe things happen for a reason and there was a power stronger than us that decided how our race would go.
Sometimes we don't see it right away.
One thing that occurred to me out there is, I never spend Andy's b-day with him I am usually putting on the Fremont Fat ass 50k. Which Andy always has been fine with. But on the trail I realized it doesn't have to be like that and I just won't run the 50k this year. It is more important to spend special days with those we love. I felt awful knowing the past 3 years Andy has been alone on his b-day.
Had we not dropped none of this would of ever came up.
So see maybe this is the reason ;-)

So I will be spending and celebrating Andy's b-day the whole weekend with him
And the Fremont Fat ass 50k will still go on just a week later.

HURT 100 we will be back. Oh and after we dropped we had a good sleep and snuggle. We ate lunch at my favorite Thai place on the North Shore and helped volunteer at the finish line Sunday to clean up. And we also got to watch the excitement of the last runners coming through. Congrats. to all who started even if we all didn't make it to where we wanted we did our best.

It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.
Sir Edmund Hillary
It's that time again I am off to Hawaii to run HURT 100 #11 I can't believe I have been running that race all these years.
I love the course and I most of all love my friends, that I get to see each year.

Please send me positive vibes and follow my journey this weekend.

The course will be very muddy I'm sure this year, but no matter how dirty I get, I will be looking cute. I am bringing all the outfits above. Most likely will be wearing the one on the left top for the race.

This is the link to follow my race ;-)
http://www.ultralive.net/hurt100/webcast.php?bibno=19

Anything in this world is possible and you have the capacity to acquire all that you set your sights on. Believe in yourself, you possess the inner drive to accomplish all of your desires. If you commit yourself entirely to the things you want and maintain the strength to follow through, you will succeed in reaching your goals.

Had an awesome weekend running with friends. Mike, Linda, Jerry and I did a run out towards Sunol from Mission peak and back out to Ohlone College. We ran the YSC trail out over there then went to Mission coffee ;-) and ran the road home.

I feel I am ready to take on HURT 100 for the 11th time. I feel really ready after 135 mile b-day run and an 80 mile training day at New years Eve 1 day.
Kept the miles low last week ran 50 miles and now will just run a few miles with Rocky each day until I leave for HURT 100.
Looking forward to seeing all my friends in Hawaii this weekend.
Ok now off to see my Fascial stretch therapist Dr. Hunt.
HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!!

It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog..............
The weather has been awesome cold but sunny perfect for running and tapering. This my last week of training for HURT 100. I have been running easy miles 5,3,14,4 tomorrow 10 and last long run 20 miles Saturday then 7 on Sunday.
Need to make sure I am all rested body and mind for HURT 100. Looking forward to heading to Hawaii ;-)

He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
-- Author Unknown
I just love running with Rocky. I try and take him out at least 3 miles everyday.
I usually take him out after I finish my run, it's my cool down with him.
He loves it when I am tapering for a hundred because that means he can go out long with me since I am on no time schedule ;-)
Rocky is the most amazing dog in the world to me. Everybody loves him ;-)

Live Your Life With Motivation And Courage!

Happy New year!!!
What a fun New years eve. Andy and I ran the New years 1 day 24 hour race.
We both were doing great until the wee hours of the night came and the rain came. We both got slight hypothermia and crawled into the car to get warm. We didn't really have any warm clothes left so decided to rest and see how we felt. Andy had blisters and had no desire to head back out so I decided to stay with him in the warm car.
It was awesome being able to see the fireworks and speeding New Years eve doing what we love and spending it together.

We both have HURT 100 coming up so need to recover for that ;-)
Andy ran 96 miles came in 5th place overall. I ran 80 miles came in 2nd female 11th overall.

Hope you all had a safe and happy New year!!

“Your birthday is a special time to celebrate the gift of 'you' to the world.”
Happy birthday to me. Yep 46 years I have been alive and what a wild time it's been. I have been through so much but keep dusting myself off when I fall down and move forward into the next phase of life.

I am heading to Southern Cali. to spend the holidays with Andy & Rocky. Looking forward to it. I just love being with Andy we have so much fun. It's the best when the whole little family is together.
Who would of thought this little baby would grow up to be such an adventurous girl. By looking at the picture you would never have known. But in those eyes I see the spark of someone who would accomplish many things in 46 years.

I am truly looking forward to another 46 years on this planet it has been good and it has been not so good, but without all my challenges along the way I would never have become the me who I am today.
Have a very Merry X-Mas friends and Happy Birthday to me!!!

I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do. ~Edward Everett Hale

46 hour birthday run is in the books. I ran 135.5 miles and raised $2160 for Chance 2 compete a non profit organization that I ran for and will be running for in the future.
This birthday run was not easy some years they are made easy because of the good weather.
This year a huge storm was hitting while I was running. I never wanted to quit or give up because it was not about me it was for the kids I am helping. It was important that I raise money for those who are in need. My plan was to raise $1000 dollars during the run. I had no idea that I would double my goal.
I want to thank all of you who donated what you could. I also want to thank those of you who could not donate, but sent me the gift in the form of comments and positive vibes.
I want to thank Mark Gingrich CEO of HTFU and founder of Chance 2 compete. It was because of him I had a cause and charity to run for. He was awesome through the whole 46 hours updating the FB the whole time. I am proud to be a part of Team HTFU and charity runner for C2C.
Also want to thank my friend Almine Barton who was awesome updating post and posting to her wall and other friends walls. Thanks girl!

I enjoyed most of the journey and just accepted the fact that the weather was not my best friend, but I have been through worse.
I want to thank my pacers and helpers, Jerry Roninger Kathy D'Onofrio, Linda McFadden, Joe Pham, Mylinh Nguyen, Mike Palmer, Clifton Carter and of course Rocky Ridge. They kept me laugh through the good times and bad times.
I want to thank HOKA one one for making an awesome shoe that made my legs, feet and body feel great all the way. Not one blister and I don't feel like I ran 135.5 miles today at all.
I made it through the cold, pouring rain, fog and 50-60 mph gust of winds at night. I hurt my ankle but took a break at home for a couple hours to ice it and rest and came back out stronger and in no pain. I only had to take two advil which is a big deal, since this last year I have taken many to get through hundreds. My hamstring never even bothered me.
I am blessed ,because there are so many wonderful people in my life.
I want to thank my boyfriend Andy Kumeda who wasn't here in person to help but I was able to talk to him on the phone and hearing his voice always makes me smile. He is the best boyfriend in the whole wide world.

Today I picked up my supply box in Sunol and ran 2 miles with no pain. Just in shock how awesome I feel.
Thank you again for following my crazy journey you are all amazing.
xoxo

46 hour birthday run starts December 16 at 4pm and finishes on Saturday 18 at 2pm. If you want to join the fun let me know ;-)

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF..........

This years 46 hour b-day run is for a cause, I run for myself all the time and this time I'm hoping to make a difference. If you can donate something great. My goal is to raise $1000 dollars for the run. The Chance to compete is an awesome foundation so hopefully we can all make a difference in a kids life and allow them the opportunity to become great at a sport they love. You can follow me on Facebook during my run. I will post along the way.

Thanks, Catra

From Mark ceo of HTFU:

On Thursday...December 16th at 4 pm, Catra Corbett will begin a solo 46 hour endurance run she has dedicated to raising money for not for profit foundation Chance 2 Compete . What is normally tasked as an annual birthday run is now turned into something much more. HTFU couldn't be more honored to have someone like Catra spearhead an effort like this

"...and in support of her efforts HTFU will donate a wristband and sticker to donors who make contributions in the amount of $20 or more, a Visor or Beanie for... donations in the amount of $40 or more and any one of our shirts for donations int he amount of $60 or more. Donors will also be added to the founding donors wall for contributions in the amount of $100 or more.

Please visit http://www.chance2compete/ to learn more and send Catra your support today.
Please email me, Mark Gingrich what you would like HTFU to send you way! mark@htfu.com
http://www.chance2compete.org/home/news/in-the-news/

Best of luck Catra...we'll all be watching!

Every day may not be good, but there's something good in every day.
Last week was a fun week trained in my HOKA one one shoes all week and just love them.
I ran Mt. Diablo on Friday 20 miles in the rain and it was fun!
I love running in the rain when its not to cold out ;-)
On Saturday I did my first orienteering event. It was a ROGAINE, did it with my roommate Jerry. I had a blast we found 5 check points. we did the 4 hour event. It was at Henry Coe state park which is an awesome place to run.
I met so many cool people looks like I'm hooked. Planning on doing a ROGAINE 24 hour next year ;-)
Ran with Linda on Sunday and got to catch up on life with her.
Found a couple of cow skulls shot in the head. They must of been sick so the rancher shot them ;-(
Ok the big news of the week. I will be running my 46 hour birthday run starting on Thursday at 4pm and finishing Saturday at 2pm.

"Impossibilities are merely things which we have not yet learned."
Charles W. Chesnutt
Andy and I had an awesome run at Ridgecrest 50k Sunday, finished in 5:57. It was my 4th fastest 50k time ;-) We had a blast!!! Andy is seeing a Doctor for a heart issue he is having but it's not effecting his running.
The weather was perfect the rain held off and it was even a little warm at times.
I wore a brand new pair of shoes out of the box the Hoka one one. I knew it might not be a smart move but I did it anyways. And let me tell you I love the Hokas they are amazing so comfy and light. My legs and feet felt so good after I didn't feel like I ran at all. I give the Hokas 5 stars out of 5. They are my new favorite shoe!!!

Andy and I played a fun game during the run. I would sing and he would have to name the tune of the song I was listing to on my ipod. Time flew by that's for sure. Looking forward to HURT 100 we will have hours to play that game ;-)

These pics. were from yesterdays run up Mission peak along the Ohlone. I was able to run fast on the down hills with my Hokas and not be afraid. They are super stable and you feel nothing. It all makes sense the concept of the shoe. Would you ride a road big on trails?? No you need fat tires not skinny for the trails. Why not wear light cushion shoes with a wide bottom that creates a stable platform.
These shoes are really awesome.
Check them out at
http://www.hokaoneone.com/en/
You can buy them at zombierunner.com
This weekend I'm trying something new I'm doing an Orienteering event with my roommate should be fun ;-)

"Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional."
~Chili Davis~
These first couple photos were taken on Fridays long run in Sunol. It was an awesome day.

This picture was taken Saturday right after I finished my 13th Quad. dipsea 28 mile race. It was my 4th fastest time in a time of 6:36. The trail was muddy, slippery and wet. It rained off and on with periods of Sun. The weather I thought was awesome, it was perfect training for HURT 100.
These last few photos are from Sunday(yesterday) a little 10 mile recovery run around Maguires peaks in Sunol with Rocky it was a bit on the muddy side but was an awesome day for a 3 hour run ;-)
Next up for me is Ridgecrest 50k in SoCal next weekend. Hopefully the doc. gives Andy the ok to run it. The best part is I get to spend 4 days with my love ;-) Yay for that!!!

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART OSKAR
RIP 1996-2002

I Only Wanted You...They say memories are golden well maybe that is true. I never wanted memories, I only wanted you. A million times I needed you,a million times I cried. If love alone could have saved you you never would have died. In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still. In my heart you hold a place no one could... ever fill.If tears could build a stairway and heartache make a lane, I'd run the path to heaven and bring you back again. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same.But as God calls us one by one,the chain will link again.

RIP
Oskar 96-02 gone but never forgotten. I miss you still my little guy
;-( You are in my heart and I love you Oskar. It's been 8 years since
you went away. See you in the next life. xoxo