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As the leaves begin to change, I thought it would be a good time to reflect on some of my favorite posts regarding change in myself. Change can be messy, freeing, painful, or beautiful and sometimes all at once. I’ve written about growth, surrender, and finding peace in the in-between.
So you may be wondering how it all went. “The Whitney Trip.” …it was life changing, as per usual with trips like these. The more nature and world I have the opportunity to experience, the more I wonder why more people don’t make time to be with Mother Nature. Key
Mmkay guys and gals. The bags are zipped, the permits are in hand, and the butterflies are very real. This is the part where the planning turns into movement, where spreadsheets, gear lists, and training miles finally meet the open road. Before the big climb, we mapped out a route
Big hikes don’t just happen, they’re built on a mix of paperwork, patience, and plenty of chaos. Mt. Whitney may be the highest peak in the lower 48, but before you even lace up your boots, (or trail runners, these ones on sale right now are my faves), there are
Guys and gals, when you’re a few miles into the trail and your pack feels heavier than when you started, snacks are more than fuel, they’re morale boosters. Like, for reals. Therefore, after years of stuffing random *just okay* bars, mediocre jerky, and even the occasional “unhealthy treat stash” into
Work isn’t just about clocking in and out—it’s about how the choices we make each day shape our growth, balance, and well-being. Over time, I’ve written posts that dig into the messy, honest, and sometimes funny side of finding meaning in work. This roundup revisits a few of my favorites—posts
Lately, we’ve been clearing out the junk…(like literal garbage bags full, 🙈 in our cabinets, in our routines, and yeah… in our ingredient lists, too. Between training for Mt. Whitney and quietly gearing up to try for a family sometime soon 😳, we’ve been slowly trading in the sketchy stuff
Sometimes adventure has a way of rerouting us. One minute you’re planning to trek through canyons, and the next you’re staring down the tallest peak in the lower 48. This post kicks off a three-part series on how we pivoted from our Grand Canyon plans to preparing for Mt. Whitney.
Hello exercising and trail loving friends! ✨ Training, hiking, and long workdays all take a toll on the bod, so recovery has become just as important to me as the workouts themselves. The right tools make a huge difference in keeping muscles loose, joints supported, and energy balanced. Today I’m
Have you ever felt stuck, even when you’re trying to grow? Sometimes we picture the lifestyle we want for our future, but it looks nothing like the lifestyle we’re living now. That gap can feel frustrating and quite frankly even embarrassing, because it forces us to admit that maybe we’re
