My watch alarm sang a gentle tingle. I quickly silenced it. I was already awake. I lay in bed, warm … More
Tag: inspiration
We’re getting closer …
I’m leaving for Africa in *two hours!* My dad and I will be spending two photo-safari-filled weeks in Tanzania … More
Never Save Anything for the Way Back (or: how we climbed Whitney in the snow)
As I clipped my backpack on, I checked my phone one last time before turning it off for the weekend. … More
Pain is Temporary
We push ourselves to the edge of our ability so we can learn. We learn how strong our persistence is, … More
Just keep Swimming … How to Finish a Marathon in the Rain
Yesterday, I ran California International Marathon, reputed to be one of the marathon fastest courses in the world. … More
50k Fun Run (Lake Chabot 50k)
Some runs are quiet, pensive, and lonely. During some races, you might not talk to someone for hours. Lake Chabot … More
