I plodded my way up the Hayden Trail, headed up toward my fifth “summit” of…
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I Hate Running
I hate running, three to four times a week if I have time. I hated…
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Dear Foam Roller:
Dear Foam Roller: I think— Oh, you thought I was just going to say “fuck…
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Us vs. Us
Last Saturday morning, while most of us were asleep, Kilian Jornet and Jason Schlarb decided…
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The Runner’s Guide To Pizza
There are all kinds of benefits to running, but let’s not bullshit ourselves: One of…
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The Ice Age Trail 50
I guess my theory about ultramarathons is that everyone who’s ever heard of them has…
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Celebrating 5 Years Of Semi-Rad: 25 Favorite Quotes
Five years ago this week, I started this blog, hoping a few people might read…
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The Power Of A Fear-Based Fitness Plan
Have you ever committed to something you weren’t sure you could do, and then found…
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Surviving a 4K (4,000-Calorie) Run
When Forest and I had discussed the rules at a coffee shop in Brooklyn three…
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Are You Coming Off The Couch?
Do you ever say “yes” to a bike ride, day of climbing, run, ski day,…
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Ouch Maps: Let People Know Where You Hurt
Ever had a co-worker give you a well-meaning slap on the back right where you…
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A Photo Is Worth A Thousand Miles
My friends Dan and Janine have made lots of outdoor photos all over the world.…
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A Friendly Reminder That Your Summer Is Half Over
My dad mentioned to me the other day that this was the first year he’d…
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You Wonder Why We Don’t Have Nice Things
I sat down exhausted last Tuesday night next to my friends Chris and Forest in…
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