Day 3 of the Raised by Rams vertical challenge – I knew this one would be an easier day. With two big days completed on the first two days (a cumulative 30 miles and 8,000 ft), I knew I wouldn’t be up for much today. That, plus I was getting the Covid vaccine (shot #1) […]
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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
When The Hard Work Pays Off (RaisedWithRams, Day 1) Read More »
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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