“Life is what happens when you’re making other plans,” has never been more true than this year. I was in Denver last week to attend a five-day photography workshop in Rocky Mountain National Park, capturing fall color and wildlife under the direction of a professional photographer. I’d also visit my daughter Rachel and get in …
The Long and the Short of Running
A couple Januarys ago I had breakfast with my running coach, going over my planned race schedule. It would follow a pattern I’d established, of a target race in late May or June (100-miler or more), with shorter ultras in the spring to leapfrog up to it. So we mapped out a 50K and a …
Volunteering: Pride Goeth Before
Philosophical question for you all: If a guy falls off his bike in the woods, and there’s no one around to see it, does it still hurt? The answer in my case is, yes. I’ve been enjoying my new role this year as a volunteer Ambassador for the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail (SBHT), which runs …
… and yet she continues to smile on the outside.
This is a guest post from my sister Jennifer. I'm reposting it from Facebook because it deserves to be. This is more than a "cute or poignant moment" - this speaks to her entire life loving horses and helping others discover the joys of riding. She is one of the strongest people I know! ---------------------------------------------- …
Continue reading … and yet she continues to smile on the outside.