I’m lying in bed, eyes barely open. I read the blurry red letters. 3:45 am. The reason for being awake is simple. I am filled with anticipation. My alarm is set to go off at 5am. Often dreaded, sometimes splendid, my alarm is a call to action. Some people wake up instinctively. I wake to [...]
To start off the new year I wanted to share some photos from our very fun 2011. I’ll be writing a reflective post but don’t hold your breath. Enjoy the pictures! – Luke January – Sport Climbing February – Skiing March – Indian Creek April – Vegas vacation and the first Yosemite Tweetup! [...]
I have a tendency to forget how awesome a year I’ve had by the time December comes around. I’ve always been one to shoot for the stars with my goals, which often means I fall a little short. I also live with Luke, who, as you may have been reading, has been doing a lot [...]
Compared to last year, I was set up for success this year at the TNF Endurance Challenge half marathon. Last year, I was just recovering from some pretty bad IT band issues, but this year I’ve been blissfully (*knock on wood*) injury free. Last year, my longest training runs were 9-10 miles, and there were [...]
I’ve recently acquired a trail running addiction. It is very awesome. Apart from the amazing (and exhausting) feeling of covering a lot of distance with a considerable amount of elevation gain (and loss), there are also the incredible views from new vantage points and the solitude of getting away from the parking lots and pavement [...]
I’m still continuing my self-imposed vacation from climbing. For me, the best way to deal with burnout has always to find something else that makes me excited and throw myself at it. Climbing is great and all, but honestly, running is a way better companion for a mentally exhausting time like this quarter. There’s minimal [...]
I still haven’t been doing much climbing, but I have been running a lot, especially on trails. With my quals coming up this quarter, I have a ton of work to do (I spent three weekends in a row working at home), and running is a much more compatible way of playing outside right now. [...]
It’s been a long time since I’ve posted anything, but I haven’t been doing much climbing this summer. Between major life events and traveling to South Africa for my field season, I’ve been super busy. I don’t really mind the time off, though. It gives me the space to appreciate other activities, like running! We [...]
I’m a climber with a running problem. Quickly flying along a trail through trees and bombing down hills makes me smile. This past spring was spent in the pursuit of speed and endurance. Mile after mile made me realize that climbing has similar mental and physical demands. Pacing, knowing when to try (pull) hard, and [...]
It’s the beginning of the new year and while it seems a little cliche to discuss the events of the past twelve months, I still want to write. For me, 2010 will be remembered as another year of injury and recovery. I haven’t managed a full year of climbing without injury since 2008. Back in [...]
2010 has been an interesting year. It hasn’t been at all what I expected (especially climbing-wise, particularly when compared with 2009), but there have still been many great experiences and anyways, I think having “off” years makes me appreciate the “on” years that much more. Rather than rehash what adventures have or have not gone [...]
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