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Way Too Fast Cool. I wanted to race WTC this year for an early season kick in the butt. However, I wasn’t fully prepared for what I was getting myself into. A few days before the race I looked up the start list and realized that I was WAY down on the Ultra Signup rankings…

Run #LikeAGirl I know it’s already well into 2015, but I like to take some time to disconnect after the season and not worry about training or racing. So I’m a little late to the game creating my goals for 2015, but nonetheless, here are my plans for 2015. 2015 Race Schedule 2/7 Vert Fest…

In 2015 I have two types of goals that are very different. Thus,  I decided to split it into two posts- more reading, right?! My first post (below) is about doing something bigger in life. My second goal, in the next post, is more focused on racing and running #LikeAGirl I’ve had a slow start…

“Decent”  My response to a friend’s text “give me one word describing your race. I haven’t looked at results yet” And decent it was.  Photo credit: Myke Hermsmeyer Photography/Ultra Race Photos I had mixed feelings about the day, but overall I am very positive about the end of my 2014 season. Was this my best race?…

After a whirlwind couple of months, I’ve taken some time to appreciate the simple things.  Sometimes we just need to take a moment.  Be present.  And be thankful for all the great things in our lives. Crisp autumn mornings. Trail Runs. Baking. Friends. Love.

When I was younger I used to watch a show called “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?” Best. Show. Ever. Check it here. Anyway, I’ve felt a little like “Where in the world is Stephanie?” Since early summer I’ve been on the road. A lot. It’s been a lot of fun, and there are still…

Photo Credit: Stephanie Deveau Wow……it’s finally starting to sink in that I won Western States.  Running the last mile with my crew and finishing on the track in Auburn was one the greatest feelings ever. I was overcome with so many emotions: excitement, astonishment, gratitude, exhaustion…..  Photo Credit: Chris Jones That feeling of floating around the…

Lake Sonoma is one of my favorite races ever. Not only is it a beautiful, challenging course; but the atmosphere that Tropical John creates and the buzz surrounding the pre- and post-race events really make a great weekend! Lake Sonoma was also my first 50 mile race a couple years ago, so I was excited…

The desert is HOT. Especially for a northern dweller who hasn’t run in shorts yet this year. Yes, I was that runner who was glowing white amongst all the bronzed legs of more ‘acclimatized runners’. So what was I doing in the desert? Well, a last-minute decision to pull out of Chuckanut and a need…

Better late than never, right? As of lately you can find me spending most of my time in the lab pipetting blood samples. Yes, I am FINALLY collecting data for my study! This is happening. In a big way that doesn’t leave much free time. Hence the radio silence. I can see the light at…