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UTMB Mozart Half Marathon: Start Line Nerves & Finish Line Lessons

Right now, right here—I’m at the start line of the UTMB Mozart Half Marathon. It’s my first trail race and it’s a UTMB World Series race. No expectations. No past performance to beat. On paper, there’s no pressure. But inside? Different story. Even without a time goal, I wanted to give everything. To show up fully. To run with heart. And while I told myself this was just about the…

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Classic Homemade Scones – Buttery, Fluffy, and Irresistible

There’s something undeniably comforting about a warm, freshly baked scone. Whether slathered with jam, or enjoyed plain with a hot cup of tea, scones have a cozy charm. After testing and tweaking this recipe over the years, I’ve landed on what I consider the perfect base for classic style scones. They’re crisp on the outside, soft and tender inside, and just sweet enough to be delicious on their…

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Injured, Inspired & One Week to Go: My First UTMB Trail Race

One week out from my first UTMB series race, and I still can’t quite believe this is happening. I’ve officially landed back in Austria—a place that, not so long ago, was home. Walking these streets and seeing these mountains again, everything feels familiar… but different. Because this time, I’m not just here to visit. I’m here to race. Trail running has completely reshaped my life over the past…

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Hi I'm Lourdes Boetel, I am here to share my story about my love for trail running.