The Runner's Trip: Run Long, Travel Far, Discover More
trail running and travel blog by Sarah Lavender Smith
Do you want to take a break and travel the world? Of course you do—who doesn’t? It’s the ultimate dream. The trick is moving from dreaming to doing. Attend the Meet, Plan, Go event I’m hosting October 18 to find out how. Here’s info on the panelists, along with career and travel advice from one.
Here’s why I became a convert to using ultralight trekking poles for trail running or hiking. They took some getting used to, but once I did, I didn’t want to let go.
I’ve been through a lot of injuries and have a sports doc and physical therapist advising me. Yet I remain confused about how exactly to work through this garden-variety muscle strain and return to running. And I’m frustrated as hell.
When I connected with a new advertiser, Urban Adventurer, they lifted my spirits in the midst of a jaded blogging moment. Find out what an Urban Adventurer is.
In many ways, the year after the year away has been a journey for us, too. This post highlights the challenges and rewards of “re-entry”–of returning home, re-establishing a routine, and adjusting professionally and personally after extended travel.
Snow, scree, summits and storms—the story of my most challenging, most unusual marathon: pacing Garett Graubins during the final 12 hours of his Hardrock 100.
Windmills, wine and fast times characterize this scenic destination race on the outskirts of Santa Barbara.
I’m hosting an event in San Francisco to help others plan and fulfill their extended-travel dreams. Read more about it—and find out why we went on our journey, in spite of a list of reasons not to, and why we concluded “it’s the best thing we ever did.”
Two months ago, I launched this site. The other day, I caught myself wondering what I’m doing and whether it’s worth my time. It seems like a good time to assess what The Runner’s Trip has accomplished, how I hope to develop the site in the coming weeks, and how I hope you will consider […]