Discovering Hope in Despair
Woah. 1 month down already? How did that happen?! I had an epic hike Wednesday. And I knew what I wanted to write about. I started to write. But was too exhausted. And then I had another amazing hike Thursday. And I knew what I wanted to write about. I didnt even attempt to start …
Day 23: 3.14 miles / Total miles: 21.28mi / Days left: 156 / Time:2:01:15 / Pace: 38'35 Yesterday was my first hike since last Thursday (Day 18). I ended last week on such a euphoric high. And then this weekend happened. And I desperately needed to go for a hike. I couldn't go Monday. I …
Continue reading Little Steps: Day 23 – Pause. Reflect. Move Forward.
Day 18: 3.54 miles / Total miles: 18.14mi / Days left: 161 / Time: ? / Pace: 29'07" The moment I stepped on the trail today, I realized I have watched way too many Jurassic Park movies. Part of me was worried that a velociraptor would pop out from behind a moss covered tree. And …
Continue reading Little Steps: Day 18 – A Magically Indescribable Jurassic Park (of sorts)
Day 17: 2.6 miles / Total miles: 14.6mi / Days left: 162 / Time: ? / Pace: 38'45" Today's hike was a little bit different. My work husband was able to join me. Or maybe I didnt give him the option to say no. I told him I couldnt make him do anything he didnt …
Continue reading Little Steps: Day 17 – Friendship and Grief in the Trees
Day 16: 1.6 miles / Total miles: 12.31mi / Days left: 163 / Time: 48:31min Today was just another regular grey drizzly day here in the Pacific NW. Not enough rain to use wipers, but just enough to be annoying not to use them. I have lived in the same area my entire life. I …
Continue reading Little Steps: Day 16 – Rain and Self Confidence
Day 15: 0.0 miles / Total miles: 10.71mi / Days left: 164 / Time: NA Spring break is over. The kids are no longer sick. It was time for them to go back to school for the first time in 2 weeks. About damn time. I love my goofs. But they needed to go back …
Day 13: 3.81 miles / Total miles: 10.71mi / Days left: 166 / Time: 1:49:17 minI am not sure how I want to start this post. I am not sure where I want this post to go.When I write, I let the words flow. And I go wherever they take me. The words lead me.But …
Continue reading Little Steps: Day 13 – Life can Change in an Instant
Day 11: 1.36 miles / Total miles: 6.9mi / Days left: 168 / Time: 1:03:04 min I felt a little more confident today in a lot of ways. A little more energy. A little less paranoid. I was mentally ready for this trail today. But first, I had to drive to the trailhead. I havent …
Continue reading Little Steps: Day 11 – Trees are our Greatest Observers
