Things I Do Now for Lifelong Performance and Fun
These days sport “performance” pretty much boils down to maximizing the amount of fun I can have out there and minimizing discomfort or injury. I’m fascinated by all the research...
Field Notes
Field Notes are a mix of thoughtful essays and adventure journaling.
What Does It Mean to Age Awesome
Age Awesome is a catchphrase we've embraced to replace the often over-used term "wellness". Over the years we've written about wellness — in particular mental wellness, and physical wellness as...
Are You Enjoying Life?
This question was posed to me not long ago. A simple straightforward question, all of four words. Yet, the question is unduly complex for there are multiple factors that contribute...
The Joy of the Restart & Prioritizing Adventure
We thrive on discovering trails and cycling routes on diverse terrain, through landscapes we've not been. Acquainting ourselves with local breweries, grocery markets, and bookstores brings us joy. When Susan...
Do Not Go Gentle — Adventure & Challenge Yourself This Year
We may not all aspire to bikepack from Canada to the Mexican border, summit Everest, race an Ironman, or do something that'll get us on the cover of a magazine, but this...
The First Rule Of Depression & 5 Fundamentals to Mental Wellness
The first rule of depression is we don't talk about depression. The second rule of depression is we don't talk about depression. I'm a rule follower. I don't make waves....
We Did A Thing - Aging Awesome This Autumn
It's been an eventful couple months. Our plan going into the trail running season was to tackle the Mammoth Trail Fest 50K at the end of September. We had to...
What Can Physical Training Teach Us About Mental Resiliency
Utilizing periodization principles and maintaining a respect for rest and recovery are widely accepted approaches to consistent growth in the pursuit of building physical strength and endurance. The majority of...
Striking Thoughts: How Bruce Lee Kicked Ass and My Mind
The oak tree is mighty, yet it will be destroyed by a mighty wind because it resists the elements; the bamboo bends with the wind, and by bending, survives. —...