Nate and I ran in a race the other day…. It was a fund-raiser for his school. It made me think of this song. We ran in the non-competitive division….and, because our part of the race was scheduled for the … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2018
Here’s a short film about a singer named Maggie Rogers. I don’t know much about her….other than the little bit I’ve heard about her song “Alaska”. There is so much music that is “manufactured” these days….music that has no artistry … Continue reading
So silly….so informative. This is the fun kind of travelogue. Dylan and Rael down in Mexico…with some tips and observations. I’m getting ready to drive my short loop….but….I know there’s a lot to see out in the world. I don’t … Continue reading
Holy Smokes! 155.39 miles in 24 hours….and a new American women’s endurance record. Man. The men’s world record is 188.59 miles. The women’s world record is 156.7….set by Mami Kudo. This is pretty freaking unbelievable what some people can do. … Continue reading
From the YouTube description: Ruby Muir is one of New Zealand’s most promising young trail runners. At just 21 she had won the Kepler, Tarawera Ultra and nearly every other event she’d entered. This is the story of how she … Continue reading
I’ve used this before….but….thinking again about the line I used in the title made me want to use it again. “Decrease your options” is good advice. The shotgun approach…fire more, aim less….doesn’t work. I’m not arriving at a good place … Continue reading
This guy never used the word “dirtbagger” when describing this really expensive “overland vehicle”. No dirtbagger ever wanted something like this. Who could pay for a vehicle like this when you’re sleeping in an army surplus sleeping bag and eating … Continue reading
All this running….hiking….mountain biking…. Maybe it’s all a reason to be outside? This is a good video about a Finnish ultrarunner name Noora Honkala. And…it’s a bunch of running in some beautiful natural settings. It’s good to be out in … Continue reading
After the storm….these guys made out OK! It’s a good thing to grow your own food…. I did the rear brakes on the little Toyota truck that I’m using to run the mail….because the Mail Jeep is down right now. … Continue reading
This may be something that happens all the time….but…if it is…I never heard about it. This is nuts. I’ve never seen Yosemite looking like this. April 7, 2018….YouTube video by yosemitenationalpark … Continue reading