Endless Stair Climbing
May 29, 2025
Training for the Grand Canyon by walking backwards, blasting Hamilton, and climbing 1,000+ stairs a week. It’s miserable. It’s magical. And somehow, it’s working. … More Endless Stair Climbing
Month: May 2025
This Isn’t Fun Anymore – 23.5 Miles on the Lake Geneva Shore Path
May 27, 2025
Developing mental toughness and powering through when it isn’t fun is a critical part of training for any big physical challenge. … More This Isn’t Fun Anymore – 23.5 Miles on the Lake Geneva Shore Path
Silence & Solitude at Point Beach State Forest
May 19, 2025
Snuck in solo camping and hiking before a work conference. Broke in new shoes, tested new gear, and soaked up the silence. … More Silence & Solitude at Point Beach State Forest
The Journey IS the Story – A Weekend Hike at Lapham Peak
May 16, 2025
Climbing towers after hiking eight miles might not be fun, but choosing discomfort on purpose reminds me I’m alive, growing, and training for something that will change my life. … More The Journey IS the Story – A Weekend Hike at Lapham Peak
Rewriting My Limits with a Kettle Moraine Camping Weekend
May 6, 2025
A weekend of hiking, blisters, and too many Uncrustables turned into more than just training. It became a chance to name the fears I’ve carried that were never mine, and to leave them behind on the trail. … More Rewriting My Limits with a Kettle Moraine Camping Weekend
