Every year, I like to do something a little uncomfortable. I look back at the goals I set… and tell the truth about whether I actually followed through. Not because I enjoy pointing out failures—but because I genuinely believe this: You shouldn’t ask others to live a life you’re not willing to live yourself. So […]
Hiking
27 Miles in 1 Day – Olympic National Forest Adventuring
Let the adventures begin! It had been years since I had last been to the Olympic National Forrest. Mostly because it’s not really that close to Seattle, and traditionally I’m not much of a camper. But the 27 mile hike called the Enchanted Valley was too much to resist! I mean, how could something called […]
A Great Hike/Trail Running Day At Blanca Lake
The day started off with a light chirp of my alarm clock at 6:30am. I wanted to make sure that I had enough time to consume my regular delicious egg, spinach, oatmeal, and blueberries breakfast before my ride was pounding on my door. I slowly made my way out of bed and started creating the […]



