Category Archives: Adventures

Growing up on a Mississippi Farm my parents didn’t want me to only see the dirt roads. I have seen a lot in more than 40 years.

Kona Race Report

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Ruth Marie Oliver

I don’t typically write race reports, but when you are on the most storied course in triathlon you should.  This race is filled with history, tradition, and amazing feats of endurance.  I was that kid who saw ABC’s Wide World … Continue reading →

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Hound Dog

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Don’t let a story of a cute hound dog fool you, the Hound Dog Half Marathon is a tough race. To be fair, the half marathon course is more down hill than up hill. The course is adorned with beautiful … Continue reading →

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Mountain Mist

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Endurance is defined as, “the fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way”. This past weekend, I completed Mountain Mist 50K. I have heard competitors say it is the hardest event they have … Continue reading →

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Another Ironman

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Ruth Marie Oliver

When I signed up for both Ironman Chattanooga & Ironman Florida I had every intention on spending a majority of my time training so I could be at the top of my game for both events. That wasn’t the case, … Continue reading →

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Ironman Chatty Take 2

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Ruth Marie Oliver

At first, when sitting down to write my obligatory race report, I couldn’t put words down on paper. I was not only physically exhausted but mentally exhausted. The whole year leading up to Ironman Chattanooga was an exercise of endurance, … Continue reading →

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Lots of Miles and More

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Ruth Marie Oliver

January has always been a very busy month for me. January 2016 was different in many ways. However, I still did a lot during the month. I ran five races and volunteered at two other races. This compared to never … Continue reading →

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Purple Bib

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Ruth Marie Oliver

The last 80.9% of the Dopey Challenge would take me through all of Walt Disney World’s theme parks – over 39.3 miles. I ran a half marathon on Saturday and then a marathon on Sunday. The final two races were … Continue reading →

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Orange Bib

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Ruth Marie Oliver

I think it was during the crazy snopocalypse during the winter of when I signed up for the Dopey Challenge at Walt Disney World in Florida. I must have been thinking, “I can have a runcation in early January in … Continue reading →

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Keep Moving Forward

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Ruth Marie Oliver

In the past on New Year’s Eve, I have posted a blog entry about the previous adventures and accomplishments of that given year. Not this year, well not last year! It is January 1, 2016 and I have chosen to … Continue reading →

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Bib 761

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Ruth Marie Oliver

My triathlon season will start in two weeks in Chattanooga, where last season ended.  Seems like many years not just seven months ago, so much has happened and so many stories along the way.  I had every intention of writing … Continue reading →

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People of Encouragement

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Working at Space Camp I meet a lot of people in a given year or even in a given week.  I have met moon walkers, generals, distinguished educators, politicians and celebrities in the years I have worked at Space Camp.  … Continue reading →

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Running Stinks

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Have you ever wanted to be a super hero?  Well, I have!  Unfortunately, if asked for super powers, I would ask to spell every word correctly and run a six minute marathon pace.  These are my choices because I can’t … Continue reading →

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