I just rolled up into Easter Sunday dinner at my mom n ems with the dirt and smell of an 8 mile hike on me. I did put on mostly clean sweats and t-shirt before I headed in. And washed my hands once I got in there. But sweat is sweat and mud is mud … Continue reading Mild Adventure Week
Adventures
St. Patrick’s Day Christmas
It's testing season at one of my jobs. And it's springtime at one of my other jobs. The job where I have to monitor kids on probation. (Hint: kids get crazy when the weather gets good...) I'm tired. And stressed. And probably a little resentful of single parenting right now. For several reason... Anyway. I … Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day Christmas
Fully Clothed and Fairly Comfortable
Got this message last night. Seemed odd. She said she found me in an outdoor group on the social medias. And I guess something about my demeanor suggested that I have "outdoor survival skills..." I think maybe it's the number of trees I'm in pictures with. And that I haven't died of a bear attack … Continue reading Fully Clothed and Fairly Comfortable
North Mountain Challenge
Sometimes I see events pop up on Facebook and I click that little "interested" button. And then other people, people that I like, click the "interested" button and so I click the "going" button. And so I'm committed, right? And then my chaperone reminds me that my Achilles are on the verge of completely letting … Continue reading North Mountain Challenge
Running Unsupervised
I've been running road a lot. Like, "two full road marathons and one half in the last month" a lot. My body has been unhappy about that. So, I asked Kim if she'd like to go run Chestnut Ridge Trail Loop tonight. Just Kim. I didn't ask anyone else. Just her. And me. Left to … Continue reading Running Unsupervised
Spartan & Their Obsession With Poop
Soooo, who remembers the Spartan & How North Carolina Damages Friendships? If you've been paying attention, you might also remember that nothing good ever comes from Kim and I visiting the state of North Carolina. Whiskey. Tango. Actual. Foxtrot. comes to mind. But I'll say that Ashville Spartan almost redeemed the state for us. Almost. I … Continue reading Spartan & Their Obsession With Poop
Shine My Way 