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Mt. Kinabalu — Two Days in Motion
This was two days in motion, condensed into about twenty minutes. The footage is from Mt. Kinabalu in Borneo, Sabah, Malaysia — moving steadily up and down the mountain, holding the GoPro, letting the terrain unfold as it does. There’s a lot of walking. A lot of green. Long stretches where nothing dramatic happens at…
Penang: The Bonfire Run
I didn’t wake up expecting a story. That’s the funny thing about the days that change you — they never send a memo. They don’t knock. They don’t warn. They just take you by the back of the neck and drag you into something you weren’t quite ready for. All I planned was a run.…
This Very Moment
I don’t know when it started. But over the last couple of weeks, I’ve noticed something different. I’m catching moments. Not the big moments, not the milestones — not the medals, the summits, the applause. I’m talking about the small ones. The simple ones. The ones you miss if you’re not paying attention. I’m living…
Just a Little Walk
Mount Kinabalu Experience – Kicking Off Asia With a Summit Starting the Journey I’ve been in Malaysia for three days now, and I’m absolutely thrilled to be here. My body is handling the traveling surprisingly well. Between the 52-hour California Zephyr ride from Chicago to San Francisco—where I didn’t sleep all that great—and then immediately…
Divine Intervention on Day 13
Today was one of the most profound days of growth I’ve experienced in a long time. As a student in the Integrated Health Coaching course at the University of Health & Performance, we’ve reached Day 13. The curriculum continues to challenge and stretch us, but today was different. From the moment I woke up, there…
Stack Your Excuses. I’ll Carry Them.
You don’t need less weight. You need stronger legs. This morning wasn’t perfect. There was conflict. There were excuses. There was the usual mental chatter — but louder. Life got in the way, and I almost let it. I’ve made several decisions in the past few days that the “old me” would’ve avoided. Not because…
Tubing in Golden, Colorado
Here’s a glimpse of summer fun in Golden, Colorado! The tubing run along Clear Creek is one of the best ways to cool off and take in the mountain town vibe. It’s just a quick 25-minute trip from home in Denver, but once you’re on the water you forget all about the city for a…
Rain Run Confidence Builder
“It Ain’t No Thang.” Today was one of those runs that looked ordinary on paper but turned out to be anything but. Garmin had me down for a 55-minute base, and I figured it would just be a cruise. Cloud cover hung around most of the day, but lately those clouds have been more bark…
Focus in Every Gear
Calm in the Burn, Calm in the Fight One thing I’ve noticed in this marathon prep that’s different from anything I’ve done before — even the ultras, even Army training — is this: There’s no such thing as an “easy” run. Sure, Garmin labels them “base” or “recovery,” and the pace is slower than my…
Who Thinks This Is Lucky?
Stacking the Deck in My Favor All week, I’ve been talking with AI — dialing in my fitness, nutrition, and running plans to line up with my Garmin marathon training. I’m gearing up for the Boulderthon next month, and I’ve been pushing myself to live like a hybrid athlete. Maybe it’s a little ego, maybe…
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