by Cami Ostman | Feb 17, 2014 | 2013 Challenge, Race Reports, Reflections
Long distance running humbles you; it reminds you that you’re mortal. You wake up the morning of a marathon feeling prepared and excited about your race. But when you finally meet her, the one you’ve been waiting for for months and months, the marathon... by Cami Ostman | Jan 16, 2014 | 2013 Challenge, Advice
Well, every day I get a little more excited about the Austin Marathon. Last week someone asked me when I was going to run my next marathon and she misheard me as saying “Boston” instead of “Austin.” I had to laugh. I WILL be at the Boston... by Cami Ostman | Sep 27, 2013 | 2013 Challenge, Reflections
I’m not gonna lie to you. I’ve been in a funk. Those of you who know me personally know that the beginning of winter is ALWAYS hard for me. Add to that the fact that Bill and I are recalibrating the energy in our house now that he’s retired and the... by Cami Ostman | Sep 16, 2013 | 2013 Challenge, Around Town, Current Events, Race Reports
Notice the picture of me smiling like I’m having fun? This photo was taken by my awesome running coach Carol Frazey during Saturday’s Waterfront 15K in Belllingham–right around the halfway point, I think. For months, I’ve been faithfully... by Cami Ostman | Sep 9, 2013 | 2013 Challenge, Around Town, Race Reports
Clara and I were two of about nine half-marathon runners Saturday at the Journey for Healing Lummi Run/Walk against Domestic Violence. This little run is special and sort of a secret gem. I found out about it because Bill discovered it online by chance and ran it last... by Cami Ostman | Sep 6, 2013 | 2013 Challenge, Around Town, Reflections
Have you ever had someone visit your town and when you took them for a run you noticed new things about your regular route that you never noticed before because you’re seeing it through your visitor’s eyes? Well I have. Monday Bill and I took a run with a...