The annoying sound of the digital alarm clock from across the room blared. With blurred vision, I could barely make out the bright red glow. 3:40am. For me, this ungodly Friday morning hour wasn’t an untypical time to see on the clock, however, it was usually on the opposite end of the spectrum. Instead of waking up at 3:40am, more times than not, I was … Continue reading Brick Roads
Take a second and imagine yourself on a hot summer day. A slight breeze blows through your hair as you set your cold drink down on the table, stroll across the warm concrete and start descending a set of submerged stairs into a nice cool, crystal clear pool. You’re happy and smiling as you slowly wade through the shallow end of the pool. Once you’re … Continue reading The Deep End
As I sat on the all too familiar ledge of Kings Chair today, I closed my eyes and let the cool breeze do its best to dry the sweat clinging to my shirt. Like most MUT runners, I’ve found myself feeling some type of way surrounding the mass cancelation of most spring races. Though Cruel Jewel 100 race directors plan to “reevaluate in mid-April,” in … Continue reading Unbothered
The view from OJG’s cabin back porch is heavenly. To the left you’re looking over towards the NOC at Cheoah Bald… To the right you’re looking at the Appalachian Trail ridge line spanning from Rocky Top/Thunderhead all the way to Clingmans. It doesn’t really matter if my eyes close on the couch, recliner, bunk, or a sleeping pad. Closing my eyes at OJG’s cabin almost … Continue reading Lakeshore Traverse
“When one door closes another door opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.” – Bell I’ve had the privilege of being a Lululemon Ambassador for the past 2 years and have officially transitioned into a Legacy Ambassador. These past 2 years have flown by and I’ve … Continue reading When Life Gives You Lululemon(s): Finding Your Leadership Voice
We had our first Birmingham group hike for the Alabama Make A Wish Trailblaze Challenge this past Saturday. At the beginning of every Trailblaze season, I always overhear and sense the exciting nervousness of hikers as they begin the 12 week journey. Some are worried they won’t be fit enough or capable of completing the 26.3 mile hike. Some are worried about the inevitable pain … Continue reading Pink Duct Tape
I quickly grabbed the familiar braided cable as my feet slipped out from under me. I removed the microspikes from my vest, slipped them over my S-LABS and glanced down at my watch as I continued to *crunch crunch crunch* my way upwards along the icy trail. Midnight had come and gone without much notice. Ever since leaving an empty Alum Cave parking lot, words … Continue reading Winter Winds
From where I stood, I could feel the thunderous roar of Greeter Falls under my feet. It was humbling. I snapped a quick picture and we started the climb back up the spiral staircase in the dark. The sky had been spitting rain all day. I’d only been in the Savage Gulf area twice and each time it had been cold and rainy. This trip … Continue reading 21 Like Savage
I pulled into a vacant parking lot to the sound of soft rain pitter pattering against my windshield. I slid on a pair of running shorts, sinched up my shoes and pressed start on my watch. I hardly ever get out to Oak Mountain for mid-week runs anymore. Between my work schedule and graduate classes, I typically am finished with my run before the sun … Continue reading Beyond the Fog
So I’ve decided to make the switch from Blogspot to WordPress! Don’t worry… you can still head on over to the old site if ya want to revisit some of my old adventures! Simply put, the more I’ve grown over the years, the more I’ve felt the desire to branch out and write about more than just running. Now, I’ll have an one stop shop for all … Continue reading Makin’ the Switch!
