We all know that going to WebMD when something hurts is a terrible idea. But do we do it anyway? Of course. Let’s be honest, nothing good comes out of that. Searching “knee pain after running” will leave you with the alarming impression that you have kneecap cancer and your leg is going to fall…
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Spirit of the Trail #3: Mountain Lakes 100 & Mackmyra Brukswhisky
Read moreI really enjoyed sharing my first two Spirit of the Trail whisky and trail pairings, and am excited to present the third in the series! As a reminder, this series is about pairing a trail experience (hike/run/race) with a whisky. It might be based on the trail itself or a specific situation that occurred on…
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Westland Distillery’s Peat Week 2019: The Peat Symposium
Read moreThe delicate scent of brown sugar, peach, oak, and a puff of savory smoke tickled my nose as I swirled the whiskey in the rounded glass. It was inviting, and not at all like a rough, peaty brick to the face like other single malts I’ve tasted. This is the sort of peaty whisky I…
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7 Reasons Why Working With a Coach Isn’t Just for Elites
Read moreCoaches are obviously for people with serious talent and not for those of us who squeeze in training between work, family, and bowls of ice cream. Right? Wrong. Turns out working with a coach made a world of difference to my running! While I have enough experience after four years of racing that I could make my own training…
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2018 in Review – 2019 in Preview
Read more2018 was not the year I planned, but it was not quite the tragedy I feared either. Humility, reflection, community and fun were the main themes of the year.
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Ode to the Ultra(marathon) Spouse
Read moreI often run off to play in the mountains with an amazing group of women. They’re all accomplished, funny, supportive, badass ladies who enjoy running through sand, mud, and snow to reach scenic vistas that inspire and invigorate our souls. These excursions can be as short as an hour, or as long as a few…
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5 Strategies to Keep Wanderlust (and Instagram) from Ruining Your Life
Read moreDo you ever have that moment when you compare your own seemingly mundane existence to the perfect photos on Instagram, and ask yourself what the hell you’re doing with your life? Me too. It’s hard to remember those photos are often staged and edited, and not a true representation of what actually happened. How can we…
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Banff Whisky Experience 2018
Read moreWhisky and mountains? Yes, please. The Banff Whisky Experience gave us the perfect excuse to visit Banff and enjoy amazing landscapes while sipping (and learning about) my favorite beverage. In addition to two nights of tastings, the Banff Whisky Experience offered two days of masterclasses that featured coopering, chocolate pairings, single casks, ryes, bourbons, and…
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Aspire Adventure Running: North Cascades Trail Running Festival and Symposium
Read moreDelicious blueberries. Enjoyable company. Foggy trails. Fascinating speakers. That was my fantastic weekend in the North Cascades with Aspire Adventure Running! I attended their North Cascades Trail Running Festival and Symposium, which is a celebration of fall with like-minded trail enthusiasts. The event description states “we hope that these few days spent together will deepen…
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Copperworks Single Malt Whiskey Blending Workshop
Read moreAs many of my friends can attest, I am a hardcore whiskey nerd. Not only do I love the “water of life” for it’s delicious flavor, I adore learning about the nuances of its creation: the barley, fermentation, distillation, maturation, and blending. Anytime I find an opportunity to learn something new, like a tasting event…
