With one week until my big trail run, I slipped on my Treks for a nice long trail run. My original goal was 16 miles (8 up, 8 down). But that plan was due to change when beautiful weather, coupled by a late start, forced me to park a mile outside of the open space. [...]

Chinese philosophy conceptualizes two “complimentary opposites” in the universe with the Yin Yang symbol. The belief, as I understand it, is that opposing forces (hot v. cold, hard v. soft, fast v. slow) are interconnected and naturally ebb and flow over time. Maintaining a balance between the two happens naturally. The body however, may not [...]

“Sometimes you have to get lost in order to find yourself.” Indeed, that was the case for me today. I snuck out of the office for a lunchtime trail run. My favorite open space is quite close to the office and I figured, as long as I didn’t get carried away, I’d be good. I [...]

A long ways back, child’s pose was a “rest pose” and the rest of the poses were hard work. These days, I’m finding so much joy in taking on new stuff. Arm balances, though requiring much arm strength, offer a nice break from working the legs so much. Especially while I ramp up rather quickly [...]