I am not totally sure what about river rafting makes me feel panic. I know how to swim. I am used to being in the wild outdoors. I am even fairly familiar with the mechanics of paddling a boat, as I Continue Reading
Speed Interval Workout with .10 Mile Markers on Kingfisher Trail
I have written previously about a more relaxed attitude toward speed workouts, to avoid both injury and burnout. Recently, I felt I had consolidated my stamina at the 8 - 12 mile range such that Continue Reading
Revisiting the Crooked River Trail Barefoot in Early June
We found the Crooked River Trail 2 years ago last January. There was lots of snow and we were the only crazy group out there that day. This last Saturday was a balmy day in June, with early morning Continue Reading
7 Hours in a Canoe on Salmon Falls Creek
This last Saturday, May 21, 2016, was spent paddling nearly constantly for 7 hours on Salmon Falls Creek. We began at a rest area about 3 miles south of Jackpot, Nevada. We "floated" north, Continue Reading
Fitness, Altitude Sickness, and Low Blood Pressure on Maui’s Southern Volcano
I have been at significant altitudes three times in the past 12 months. Each time has been problematic, but it wasn’t until the last time that we figured out that I may simply be susceptible to Continue Reading