On Monday, March 22nd, I started a week-long trail running challenge with Aravaipa Virtual to gain as much vert as possible! The following post chronicles Day 1 of the journey. Monday morning came, and I knew where I was headed. I’d fallen in love with a particular trail up to a cute little peak in […]
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For some reason or another, my brain is wired to light up whenever I get the opportunity to go climb a mountain. No matter how big or small, there’s something about the climb to the top that sets my heart on fire. So, when I saw the invitation for a week-long vertical challenge flash across
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This past Saturday I went out for a long run as part of my regular training schedule as an ultra-runner. Most weekends I head to a trail system and head out for 3 or 4 hours. The idea is not to seriously run hard for that time period, but rather to cover some good mileage
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Some days I spend my waking hours going on long and strenuous adventures (like this trail running marathon). When that’s my day, I know that my body has seriously depleted its energy reserves and that those need to be replenished. Other days I spend my waking hours out and about or at home, simply moving
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As we enter a post about fat storage, it’s important that we begin by acknowledging that fat storage can be an emotional topic. Simply bringing up fat is enough to trigger some deep emotions, and that is a challenge that we need to be aware of as we move through this topic. If that’s the
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How do we live a healthy life? The answer – well, it turns out that it’s not so simple. I mean that literally. Technically speaking, the problem is not a simple one with a clear solution that I can hand to you. Rather, the problem is complex – there are too many factors at play
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Mmm… this is what I needed this morning. Ginger turmeric tea ❤️ Not just the tea itself, though. Yes, I fully enjoyed the flavor and experience of drinking it, and I can be confident my body is going to benefit from the complex blend of phytochemicals delivered from the turmeric and ginger roots. Mostly, though,
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