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How To Get Devoured by Mosquitoes in the Eastern Sierras: A Guide
“They’re voracious little bastards, aren’t they?” I ask as I smash one into my forehead. “Yeah, they sure are.” Lynne replies, seemingly unperturbed. They’re buzzing around my ears, going up my nose, biting me on the back of my neck… Slapping myself all over trying to assuage the attack, I’m encased in a dark cloud … Continue reading How To Get Devoured by Mosquitoes in the Eastern Sierras: A Guide
Sonoma County 4 Peaks FKT
Gear: Nathan hydration pack Altra Lonepeak 4 waterproof trailrunning shoes Mizuno shorts and shirt Fuel: Nuun hydration tablets Clif bars Clif Shot Bloks Lara Bars “You know why I love FKTs?” “Why’s that?” asked Jason. “Because it gets us out on trails that we otherwise may never have seen. I love that.” “You should put … Continue reading Sonoma County 4 Peaks FKT
The love of the process
I am an athlete. Sometimes I struggle with this identity. This label. I mean, I’m not exactly out there breaking big records. I’m not winning races. In fact, I tend to be a middle-of-the-pack kind of runner. I’m not blowing people’s minds with my climbing ability. I’m a top-rope hero if there ever was one … Continue reading The love of the process
Bay to Ridge Trail FKT
Never in my life would I have thought that I would be chasing FKT’s. For those who don’t know: FKT is the abbreviation for Fastest Known Time. You can set an FKT by being the fastest to ever run or hike a chosen route. Essentially, it’s a speed record. There are several different classifications for … Continue reading Bay to Ridge Trail FKT
