Exploring The Outdoors
During my early college years, I remember being very serious about mediating. I would do it every night before I went to bed. I remember this time with clarity and focus because I took the time to be quite, still and focused on the present.
Continue reading “Concentration is the Secret of Strength”
This being my first Half Ironman, it is crucial that I find the right pace so that I complete the 70.3 miles successfully. With that being said, I am researching and studying up on how to make this race my best race ever.
For this specific adventure, we knew we needed a plan. Thankfully, my husband’s friend, Eric B., had taken the time to put together a great idea on how we were going to trek through the Hoover Wilderness.
I have my headphones on and the music is vibrating in my head. A little voice tells me “you can do this!”
There are three components to the Half Ironman; the swim, bike, and run. I have procrastinated with my training on the bike, and I know why. It scares me.
Getting out into the fresh air and listening to the flowing water works wonders to ease my mind.
Continue reading “An Alternative Route to Clearing the Mind”
My husband and I often hike near Pyramid Lake; every time we go it still takes our breath away. Pyramid Lake is about 35 miles north of Reno and, unlike the more-celebrated Lake Tahoe, is a salty desert lake. Surrounded by far more rock formations than trees, Pyramid Lake is a vast, wide-open body of cool blue water.
The sound of my alarm clock penetrated my ears, I looked over with blurred vision; the clock read: 4:30 a.m.
It feels like I just fell asleep, but it’s time to get up and get going.
I love thinking back on all the hiking and backpacking trips I have lived through. One trip that holds a very special place in my heart was our trip to Durango, CO.
I clicked the send button and goose bumps covered my body. I thought to myself “what did I just sign up for?”
Whenever my family and I are planning to celebrate a birthday or special event, we always strive to do some sort of physical activity paired with relaxation.
