Motivation
In these trying times, when many of us are limited with how we express our physical self, I see an opportunity to discover the core of motivation. Why do you practice the craft of moving in the mountains or running trails?
In the Midst of It
Several months of very focused training and preparation, weeks spent preparing the body, thousands of miles of running, and now I find myself in the midst of it; race season. I started working towards these events in October, but the preparation is made up of years of...
Whetted by Grindstone
There are times of the year that I am drawn into deep and purposeful focus; cycles of work and respite, process, and, hopefully, results. During these periods different things unsettle balance. For the last couple of months I have been deeply focused on training for...
Run Up for Air
Around five hours into the run, Jared turns his head just slightly and through labored breath says, ” It’s okay if you want to go around and hammer up, I don’t want to hold you back”. I smile, although he can’t see it, and think to...