Life's beauty through the lens of an outdoor addict
Earlier this week I came across an entry by a fellow blogger that has stuck with me ever since. It is the truthful yet beautiful description of completing a task while recalling the steps it took to get there. While I advocate the read, in a nutshell, one simple exercise of retrieving a notebook turned... Continue Reading →
The seconds continue to tick by, each one bringing me closer to a decision I wish I didn’t have to make at all. At 10:00 am EST tomorrow morning, registration for the Squamish 50 ultramarathon will open. As one of the most sought-after races in Canada with increasing popularity throughout the Pacific Northwest, spots will... Continue Reading →
When registering for my first ultramarathon this past winter, there was no way of predicting the season that lay before me. I had imagined how the training would affect my body, but had no concept of how it would impact my mind or perspective; had no idea how it would shape my relationships; and no... Continue Reading →
When signing up for October’s ultramarathon, I quickly realized I had no idea how to train for such a thing. To attempt setting the stage for success, I signed myself up for a number of smaller races and challenges to help get me there. As part of this mini-goal series, this past weekend I participated... Continue Reading →
8:16pm: From the summit of Lower Wolf Jaw, I watched the glowing red sphere of evening sun sink behind the far away High Peaks of the Adirondacks. Since the sun had started its descent, my spirits had followed. To be out by dusk, I had timed our hike around a 17-hour finish, but it was... Continue Reading →
