Getting ready to road trip to Telluride, an annual pilgrimage that does something to my psyche. Keeps me younger, makes me tougher. Reminds me what I’m made of and where I came from. Because I was a wild child, thanks to Telluride.
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An Ultra Race Against Hunger and Violence: Q&A with Ultrarunner Stephanie Case in South Sudan
Stephanie Case, whom I got to know in 2012, has the courage to do all she can to help protect and stabilize the displaced population of South Sudan. Here’s our conversation about what it’s like to live, work and run in the midst of a humanitarian crisis and in the face of a very real […]
Grand Canyon Rafting and Camping: Eight Sublime Days for One Extraordinary Family Trip
I didn’t know how much I didn’t know about the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River before rafting its length. Going all 277 miles from Lee’s Ferry to Pearce Ferry, and stopping frequently along the way to hike around the rocks, is a profoundly awe-inspiring, humbling, fascinating and thrilling experience. This post includes a section […]
Maine by Backroads: Don’t Miss These Must-Do’s
Where to run, bike, eat and stay around the coast of Maine based on our week-long trip with Backroads. I highly recommend this destination!
A Rusticator’s Dream: Running and Biking the Carriage Roads of Acadia National Park
I ran and biked a network of wide trails so idealized, perfectly groomed and thoughtfully designed that they don’t qualify as “trails.” But they’re not dirt roads, either. They are the Carriage Roads of Acadia National Park, and like the people who live around this neck of the woods, they’re in a class by themselves.
Two Summer Adventure Trips for Running and Rafting
I’m sharing the details of two group trips that my husband and I booked because both still have space available and sound amazing—so sign up to join us running the Tahoe Rim Trail or rafting the Grand Canyon if you can!
Way Too Cool 2013 Race Report: A Few Crappy Miles, But Overall Just Right
I decided it was finally time to run Cool, which is widely viewed as the spring kickoff to the year’s ultra racing season. Could I make it a PR?
Merry Christmas from Kauai and Hello 2013
Taking a break this week from regular life—from work, chores and even running—gives me a chance to reflect on the past year and set some goals for 2013.
My Running and Travel Dreams Are Clouding Reality
Researching and fantasizing about ultra runs made me moody and distracted. This post describes being in a funk and snapping out of it. Also included: a list and links to 17 self-supported stage races around the globe.
Tour of Beauty: An Alaska Family Adventure Trip Exceeds Expectations
We had never traveled with a tour before. Thankfully, we found a group that gave us a superlative experience around the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.