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After the Rain
The clouds headed out and left everything damp and smelling so nice.
Pointless running
I’ve heard that walking has been the vehicle for many of history’s great ideas. Philosophical thought, plotlines for novels, and countless songs have been borne out of someone going for a walk. I bet running has had a similar, but … Continue reading
Human Miles
The rivers are raging with ice-cold water, the trails smell like earth and the rocks are weeping. The sun shines through the bare trees, and nature is waking up. I am waking up. I hope you are too! I went … Continue reading
Plans
Race Schedule, 2012. Event: Cohos Trail. NH. End-to-end, Fastest Known Time Attempt. Date: Spring. TBD. Web: http://www.cohostrail.org/ Event: CCC. Courmayeur Champex Chamonix, Italy, Switzerland, France. Date: August 31. Web: http://www.ultratrailmb.com/page/21/CCC®.html?langue_affich=_en Event: Vermont 50 mile, Ascutney, VT. Date: September 30. Web: http://www.vermont50.com/
Explorations
Happy 2012! Reign in Change! I am very excited for now, and for this coming year. It’s shaping up to look like a year of explorations… Explorations into new forms of “being” outdoors, new forms of competition, and new forms … Continue reading
Bear Notch Boogie
There’s a special time of year when I don’t mind setting aside a training run in favor of a downhill skate. Bear Notch Road connects the Kancamangus Highway with Route 302 and is closed during winter. If you’re lucky, there … Continue reading
RI 6HR: Victory and Da Feet
The Rhode Island 6-Hour Ultramarathon and Relay on Sunday was an experience. I learned what it really means to be part of a team. Charlie, Chris, Danny, Judson, Rich, and me represented Acidotic’s Relay team. Ryan Welts, another Acidotic teammate … Continue reading
GoLite, and Keep Going
I remember writing notes to myself while packing for a long distance hiking trip in 2005. The notes were short and focused around the idea of simplicity and economy. “Light is right” was one of the scribbles. Later, I … Continue reading
