T minus 17 days

And so it begins – final preparations for my latest adventure, “thru-running” Wisconsin’s Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Everyone is asking why I’m doing this. And a lot of people – Wisconsinites included – don’t even really know what the Ice Age...

Why am I doing this?

When people take on challenges like a thru-hike, it’s often the result of many seemingly random events. One after another these events occur, silently weaving themselves together in your subconscious, until they take on a form you recognize. And can’t resist. Back in...

Training for 1200 miles

One common question I get is how I’m training for this trek of 1200 miles (1,931 km). Well, I’m not. Sounds a bit reckless, so let me explain. I love to run, and run 10+ miles (16+ km) several times a week, so my body is used to distance. The days I...

Traveling with my Buddy

These days, whenever I travel I’ve always got company: Buddy, the SATW traveling teddy. Much like that paper dude, Flat Stanley, Buddy goes with me whenever I leave home. My lucky furry friend gets to explore interesting places all over the globe. But he helps...
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