We put Ruby Red Lips to bed, sipping juice on a charging station in front of the hotel just west of Columbus, Ohio. I crashed from a long day of driving, and Ms Mario could not let go of racing Ruby in her dreams, so she lay awake the night. I opened my eyes at…

Ruby Red Lips had her favorite driver behind the wheel, the one who tested the outer bounds of every speed limit, the one with no fear of jamming the accelerator to the floorboard, watching all objects appear further in the rear view and a co-pilot riding fetal. Her tires barely touched the road and she…

Sign-on for 3 days of trail running in remote Utah because it sounded cool – 9 months back.  Begin altitude training without the altitude – 4 months ago.  Plan juice stops for a x-country ride in an electric car – 3 weeks deep.  Pat ourselves on the back for our superb organization, packing & food…