This is the first post that I started writing, then deleted, then started again and deleted again. Why? That is because this is a hard story to tell since it could be perceived as a story of failure. However I realize that this is a story about making the right decision and there is a […]
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One foggy day many years ago I was taking a break at Galehead Hut before summiting Galehead Mountain on my quest to finish New Hampshire’s 48 4,000-foot peaks. I was pretty excited and exhausted since I thought that summiting a 4,000 ft. peak made for an epic day. That is when a tank top clad […]
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Are you the kind of person who likes well-organized, local running events that benefit worthy causes and treat you to a course full of classic New England scenery? If so then the Seacoast Half Marathon is your kind of race. The 14th edition of the Seacoast Half Marathon took place on Nov 10, 2019. The […]
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Running is such a simple yet potentially complex thing. It is nothing more than one foot in front of the other at a somewhat rapid pace for some period of time or distance. You don’t need much of anything to do this but if you want to spend some money on gear you will have […]
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Here in the Valley we are lucky to have an abundance of races to choose from nearly every weekend. I’ve been fortunate enough to run dozens of these races over the years. As a runner, my experience has mostly consisted of paying my registration fee, picking up a bib, running the race, and going home… […]
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Running is technically just putting one foot in front of the other enough times to reach the finish line or desired distance, right? But I think there needs to be something or someone that lights the fire and inspires you to move those feet farther and faster, to places and heights that once seemed impossible. […]
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Stunning landscapes, challenging elevation profiles and a great post race experience are just a few of the many things that make trail racing such a special sport. I am always on the lookout for races that have all of these things. I knew that I had found my next 50 miler when I stumbled across […]
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Everything in New England used to be something else. This history is why I love this region and the East Branch Trail at the Chesterfield Gorge is one of the best examples of what I am talking about. This 9-mile trail is beautiful, scenic and it serves as a reminder of those who used the […]
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Paddling on a winding river with nothing but the sound of the paddle hitting the water is one of the quintessential New England Experiences. The Vermont Canoe Touring Center, in Brattleboro VT, is a locally owned business makes that experience possible in one of the most scenic locations imaginable.
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In July of 2016, I climbed Mt. Washington and found a profound connection to life on the trail and fell in love with the views in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Almost instantaneously, I was hooked. Up to that point, I had compiled an extensive daypack, complete with everything a hiker should have for […]
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