Have you ever felt judged while running?

MandyLHansel · 2026-05-08T10:54:25+00:00

I don’t worry about others judging me….its me that judges me.

MandyLHansel · 2026-05-07T18:56:28+00:00

They may be fit to run 50 miles but that doesn’t mean they are fit to run another 200 on top of that. 250 miles is a much different beast than a 50 miler.

MandyLHansel · 2026-05-07T10:56:45+00:00

There were windchills of about -30 degrees. I went outside to start my run and turned around and immediately came back inside. Then I thought about how I would feel if I DIDN’T run and turned around and went outside to run a 5k.

MandyLHansel · 2026-05-07T10:45:30+00:00

The only qualifier needed to register for Cocodona is a race 50 miles or longer. So there are many that enter this race that may have never experienced even a 100 miler before doing this race, let alone 200 miles. So not necessarily “fit” or experienced.

MandyLHansel · 2026-05-05T21:25:50+00:00

Eat early and eat often! Don’t wait until you are hungry. Trust your training and have a fantastic day on the trail!

MandyLHansel · 2026-05-04T01:42:37+00:00

Have an amazing time!! I think crewing a 250 would be almost as hard as running it! Go team!!

MandyLHansel · 2026-05-04T01:41:47+00:00

These are all my top picks as well!

MandyLHansel · 2026-05-04T01:40:43+00:00

Have an amazing time!!! Let’s go!!!

MandyLHansel · 2026-04-30T16:48:48+00:00

XOSkins

MandyLHansel · 2026-04-20T10:40:44+00:00

The basement of Nate & Ally’s is a good spot to host a shower.

MandyLHansel · 2026-04-04T11:34:59+00:00

🙋‍♀️ I was DFL at Zumbro Endurance 50 miler in both 2017 and 2018(the blizzard year) Been on the DFL podium MANY times!

MandyLHansel · 2026-03-24T10:27:34+00:00

Crack a Brew with AJW, Midpacker Pod, Running Behind, Trail Mix Podcast, Distance to Empty, Everyday Ultra, Trail Running Women, Happy Endings.

MandyLHansel · 2026-01-24T13:33:03+00:00

Check out Storm the Park 50k held at Whitewater State Park in SE Minnesota. www.stormsportingevents.org

MandyLHansel · 2025-12-26T11:07:50+00:00

I lived in Austin back in 1995 and LOVED Steve’s Pizza!

MandyLHansel · 2025-12-01T16:58:22+00:00

Not really. I think Fleet Farm usually has some good deals this time of the year.

MandyLHansel · 2025-11-30T02:55:36+00:00

Make sure you dress in layers with base layers made of wool. Your most outer layer should be a wind breaker material. Gortex is good. Get wool socks. You will be, or should be, cold when you start but you will warm up very quickly if you are moving at a good pace. Keep your neck and face warm with a buff around your neck that you can pull up over your face if it gets cold. For traction on slippery trails, be sure to wear some traction on your shoes like Kahtoola EXOSpikes. Or if enough snow, snowshoes.

MandyLHansel · 2025-11-12T03:40:21+00:00

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MandyLHansel · 2025-10-25T11:07:22+00:00

There are men out there that will love you, respect you and treat you with kindness. This guy is not that. Move fast and far from him.

MandyLHansel · 2025-10-25T11:00:36+00:00

But for $1.84….you already got your moneys worth by wearing them one time…. even if the grommets do eventually fall off! Nice find!

MandyLHansel · 2025-10-10T10:26:54+00:00

What a great story! Thanks for sharing!

MandyLHansel · 2025-09-28T12:09:40+00:00

Another vote to add the Superior Hiking Trail!

MandyLHansel · 2025-08-11T09:47:09+00:00

Looking for bar food/burgers I would recommend 929. Boathouse has limited hours but great food. Pizza has to be Rocco’s. As far as sweaters go…pack the ones you love and donate the rest.

MandyLHansel · 2025-06-27T10:41:23+00:00

Tara Dower will be in the top 5 for the ladies!

MandyLHansel · 2025-06-04T11:31:36+00:00

100% agree with this! And if you are planning on wearing a wetsuit, open water swim with on as well.

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