Exploring Wild Roots on the Wild Oaks Trail
This is a race recap of a journey that covers 100+ miles in the forest, over mountains, without the support of friends and family to cheer (aka spectators), provide aid (aka crew), or accompany you (aka pacers). It is not your ordinary ultra trail marathon.
Pemigewasset Loop – An Idiot Runner Adventure 2.0
A brief history… Two years ago, a friend of mine, Eric Kosek (aka Head Idiot) proposed an adventure across the country. He asked for volunteers who would be willing to plan and carry out a trip to the Grand Canyon in AZ to run Rim to Rim to Rim, all in one day (45 miles, […]
Backpacking Is In the Air!
At some point in every March, I find myself drawn to the forest by a gentle but firm invisible hand. Maybe it’s the temperature change and glimpses of spring – a daffodil here or there – or maybe my internal clock has just forever changed by a decision that was made back in 2019. With it’s bare tree tops, crunching of leaves underfoot, skittering squirrels, and the promise of the unknown – March will forever be long-distance backpacking season in my mind. It is a season of change and more to come. On this day in 2019, my partner and I had big plans in store…
Frozen Snot – A Frigid Adventure Race Recap
I want to start this tale with a brief description of the race, then maybe flashback to 2018 when I ran my very first Frozen Snot race – for those who don’t know much about me or the event. You can skip ahead if you know both. What’s This Race All About…? The Frozen Snot […]