In the hustle and bustle of today’s busy world, we are often expected — even rewarded — for doing more than what feels humanly possible. Sometimes it seems as if we’re required to always be “on.” The glowing screens of our laptops and phones beckon us to respond faster, connect more and document every move along […] Read more
When I think about the year ahead and what I want from my running, I can’t help but think about the past four years. 2014 doesn’t seem that far off, and yet, that’s how long it has been since I’ve trained hard and with purpose for a goal race. I’ve run races, sure. I’ve written […] Read more
“Live your life as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance toward the summit to keep the goal in mind, but many beautiful scenes are to be observed from each new vantage point.” ~Harold Melchert Those are wise words. The mountains are where I feel most alive, and being among them reminds me about the […] Read more
There are some experiences that are nearly impossible to recapture in words. The past two weeks have been one of those experiences for me. I’ve thought a lot about how to share the moments, hikes, runs and photos from my great west adventure in Grand Teton, Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks with my family. I’m […] Read more
I try to politely smile as friends and random strangers tell me about all the things I won’t be able to do anymore. Oh, you better go to all the restaurants you can now, because you won’t be able to do that soon. Oh, you’re not going to be able to travel very much anymore. It’s […] Read more