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When 2020 Gives You Lemons, Run an Ultramarathon
This year has been chock full of disappointments. Chances are you don’t need to hear this from me. Most people’s plans for the year were canceled out of necessity, but I was holding out hope that the...
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Steep Ravine Cabins & Campground: The Ultimate Guide
I love Steep Ravine. I try to sneak away for quick camp/cabin adventures whenever life allows. I frequently find myself helping friends prepare for their first visit, so I created a list of things to...
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Two Years Without A Hangover
August 2020. Deep pandemic. After a long year of canceled plans, we got a killer crew together to backpack the Lost Coast Trail… and I was drinking a lot. What’s missing from this picture? My 2 person...
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A Week in the Yosemite Backcountry
I’ve done my share of backpacking over the years, but most of them have been long weekend (3-4 day) jaunts. Last summer, I did an (epic) 5 day Yosemite trip, and realized that there’s something special...
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40 Miles for 40 Years: An Epic Birthday in Joshua Tree
I can still remember how it used to feel when I’d think about running long distances. Not long ago, the idea of running a marathon felt crazy, and anything with the “ultra” designation just seemed...
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I trained for a road marathon by running trails. Here’s what happened.
I first ran the Big Sur Marathon back in 2015. I was living in LA at the time, and this felt like a bucket list race. It was an incredible experience, and to this day it’s the most stunning race route...
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24 Hours of 5ks at the Pemberton 24
Ever wonder what running for 24 hours feels like? Until recently, I hadn’t. Last year, my friend Zach paced me for my 40 mile birthday run in Joshua Tree. While we were running together, he told me...
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Running into 41: Birthday Miles in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Last week, I ran my age in miles for my 41st birthday. This tradition (oh god, is it a tradition?) started last year, in Joshua Tree on my 40th. My birthday fell on a Wednesday this year, so I decided...
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The Skyline Project: Santa Cruz Mountain Trail Running
Skyline Boulevard (or California State Route 35) runs from highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains to Daly City, just south of San Francisco. I’ve always been inspired by this road: the views are...
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I Built A DIY Vinyl Record Shelf, And You Can Too!
I like music. A lot. In 2012, a friend of mine sparked my interest into vinyl records. I bought a turntable and a few records, and then I bought a few more. After I went to my first “record swap”...
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