Category Archives: Adventures
Tortoise Raging
It went too well! The problem with having a nearly perfect trip is there is less of a story to tell. The TL,DR (“Too Long, Don’t Read”) version of this goes: The weather was awesome, we were awesome. It … Continue reading
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Tagged backcountry skiing, brewery, BWCA, portage, pulks, Type 1 Fun, Type 2 Fun, winter camping
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A different progress report.
Public accountability. It can be a wonderful thing. Sometimes we hope and wish no one is watching us. Other times, such as blogging, even if no one is watching we hope an imagine people are. So I share my … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Fitness, Uncategorized
Tagged accountability, budgeting, training buddies, Type 2 Fun
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Daring Steps and Leaps
One step leads to the next. Usually when we reach for a step we know where our foot will land. I feel like I’m walking out into a thick fog – I can’t quite see where I’m going but it feels … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Enterprise, Fitness, Uncategorized
Tagged dreams, goals, inspiration
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Chupacabras and Running
Running is not normally part of a paddling trip and mysterious noises are never on the itinerary. The mud and snow we had earlier are a bit par for course, but our next three days gave us two “fun” experiences. Unfortunately, like … Continue reading
Mud and Snow
Will and I set out for our first paddling trip in four years. It was just the right amount of type two fun. Type 2.1 – mostly fun with just enough weird angry swearing to have a story to tell. … Continue reading
Actual fun.
I had fun! Real fun. Type one fun. The kind of fun that actually feels like fun the whole time. Not the second type of fun that feels terrible until it’s over. Will and I had a little vacation before … Continue reading
Guilt and Fire Cider
“Say something clever. Ok, doesn’t have to be clever, just has to be words. Say some words. Any words will do. Oh my god. This is the longest anyone has not talked ever. There is nothing you could say to make … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Fitness, Kym Cooked, Uncategorized
Tagged drink recipes, Fire Cider, ginger, goals, habanero, health tonic, horseradish, salad dressing
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Camping Thwarted
It wasn’t for lack of trying. It just felt particularly difficult this year. Type two fun still has to feel worth it. Sometimes being temporarily miserable doesn’t feel rewarding or satisfying. Not much camping occurred on this winter trip. Will … Continue reading
Ready for…?
We’re ready…. We’ve been towing weight around the track at the gym… I’ve towed 205lbs for a 1/2 mile. I’ve deadlifted 200lbs once. Now I feel somewhat prepared to haul Will out of the woods in an emergency. Although he’s … Continue reading
Midwest With Zest 