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John Muir Trail

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
Ultramarathon

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
Ultramarathon

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
Ultramarathon

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
Ultramarathon

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
Ultramarathon

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
Ultramarathon

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
Ultramarathon

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
Appalachian Trail

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
Appalachian Trail

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

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