September 3, 2021 I don’t remember much, but I remember dragging and praying my body could carry me up to the saddle above the lake. I was sweating profusely and breathing heavily, embarrassed of how out of shape I felt. I hadn’t been hiking in a long time, but this cute guy from work said... Continue Reading →
Short Breath of Solitude
March 20, 2021 Frost covered the ground as I left the western parking lot at Pinnacles National Park. I had no idea how many layers I should be wearing in temperatures like this. It was mostly was due to inexperience in colder temperatures, but also sheer stubbornness against being cold. I was going to get... Continue Reading →
Crazy Desert Trail Race
March 7, 2020 I felt calm. Only a little nervous. There was nothing to compare this to, so no reason to stress. It was going to go how it was going to go now that I was here at the start line. Michael and I at the start line. For six months straight I ran... Continue Reading →