A New Adventure
It has been over three years now since my first long distance backpacking journey, a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail … Continue reading A New Adventure
North Country 50-Mile Trail Run
It was cold, I was tired, and my ankle was already throbbing as they began corralling us into the starting … Continue reading North Country 50-Mile Trail Run
The Final Countdown
It’s official. Only two weeks remain until race day. At this point, I am experiencing a wide range of emotions … Continue reading The Final Countdown
Long Way to Go, Short Time to Get There
In college I had a swim coach who, at the start of each and every practice, declared in a booming … Continue reading Long Way to Go, Short Time to Get There
All or Nothing
One of my least favorite parts of an interview is when asked to name my biggest weakness. Perhaps the most … Continue reading All or Nothing
Cross Training
I no longer had full use of my arms…or my legs for that matter. Simple tasks that I had once … Continue reading Cross Training
Winter Training
According to Punxsutawney Phil, we have another six weeks of winter to endure. This is grim news for most of … Continue reading Winter Training
Running Towards a New Goal
My knees were pleading for mercy as I pushed for one more mile at the end of my run. Not … Continue reading Running Towards a New Goal
Appalachian Reflections
It has been four months since I left Mount Katahdin and the Appalachian Trail. Four months, but sometimes it feels … Continue reading Appalachian Reflections
Katahdin, At Last
It was 4:30 a.m. The sun wouldn’t rise for well over an hour. Under normal circumstances, I would have gone … Continue reading Katahdin, At Last
The Ramblings of Ashley Sylvan 