We just discovered what the local squirrels have known all along: there are some quality pecans growing on these trees. So, now it’s every mammal for themselves while any nuts remain. #fall

Just a reminder to all my outdoorsy friends: state parks are delightful and staffed right now! That means bathrooms that get refreshed and trash bins that get emptied. If you must visit a federal space, pack out what you pack in and have contingencies when nature calls. #nationalparks #shutdown

To those who draw back in horror and insist, "Oh, I could never do that!"⁠ ⁠ Yes, you can. You aren't some unique offshoot of the human genome incapable of living outside and following the seasons. Humanity has done it for ages.⁠ ⁠ Is it hard? ⁠ Sure!⁠ ⁠ 1/4 #roadtrip #nature #travel

I need more #squirrel friends.

Good morning! #nature #camping #roadtrip

To snack or not to snack? #running

Well, it’s been almost three weeks since my first 100 miler was canceled mid-race. I think I’m ready to start looking for some fall race to to cap off this years training. Maybe a 50 miler or a 50k? I just don’t want to end the season on a sour note. #ultrarunning

Good night, friends. #outdoors #nature #camping

The mountains are calling… #roadtrip #truckcamper #overlanding

⁠It's been a minute!⁠ ⁠ We've been overwhelmed training for yet another race (our biggest yet!) The outcome was one crazy surprise.⁠ ⁠ More details to come!⁠ 1/2 #truckcamper #roadtrip

I’m starting to suspect that my toe is blisters all the way down. #running #blisterInception

The moment when you realize that abdomen is way to narrow to be a wolf spider.

Ok #ultrarunning community, I have my first 100 miler coming up so I have a very important question to ask: When I get my buckle, what belt should I get to put it on.

Interaction while #trailrunning: Child: Is that a weighted vest? Me: Better! It holds my drinks and snacks!

The dream job!

Last year, we spent over two weeks at altitude.⁠ ⁠ It's fascinating to experience the body going through change. Camping at 10,000 ft started out as a struggle. We couldn't do much more than walk around the campground and make our meals without being winded. 1/3 #trailrunning #hiking #change

This is all I want in my life right now.

Someone out there, please. If I ever talk about signing up for an ultra in the early fall, stop me. I learned my lesson last year with a summer ultra but here we are, doing back to back long runs for a 100 miler at the end of August. #longrun #UltraRunner #Running On the upside:

Night Howler 50 was supposed to be a test.⁠ ⁠ Chris and I will run our first 100-miler this fall. While we have run mountains, long distances, and trails, one of the major challenges of a 100-miler (if you aren’t a professional who can run 100 miles in 14 hours) is running through the night. 1/5

Here are a couple of young chipmunks because they are adorable.⁠ ⁠ That is all.⁠ #cute #wildlife

Sorry for the radio silence, but we've been in the middle of a big ol' migration on the internets. ⁠ ⁠ After a decade of the same clunky website, we've given it a fresh coat of paint and hopefully a much faster page load so you don't spend a full minute waiting for a map.⁠ #update #running

Hey body? …Hey body? You know how we just ran 50 miles overnight? Do you think we could at least try to get a full night’s sleep? No? Oh well… #ultrarunning #trailrunning #recovery

I finally had a nap after running 50 miles through the night and it was glorious.

It's sweltering outside, so it's time for another race, right?⁠ ⁠ This Saturday, we are participating in the Night Howler 50: a 50-mile overnight race. ⁠ It will get dark. ⁠ We may be delirious. ⁠ And, despite the predicted heat, there may be thunderstorms.⁠ ⁠ #running #ultrarunning #trailrunning

Good evening #wildlife #coast #sunset

⁠Jeep trails: the magical intersection between trail running and overlanding.⁠ ⁠ Some days, we find our next campsite by going out for a run. 1/3 #trailrunning #overland

We’re not the type to live on the edge. If we see a dangerous situation, we’ll avoid it. But often, what makes a situation dangerous is the gear, or lack thereof. ⁠ ⁠ Back in our early, pre-Avion, days of travel, we visited Olympic National Park. I found an amazing alpine hiking loop. 1/5 #hiking

Measure twice Cut once Still mess up Spend an hour making the best of a bad situation Others people don’t even notice the mess up but it will haunt my dreams… #metalwork #handyman #diy #build

Is your garden full of zucchini? May I suggest zucchini brownies? 1/2 #gardening #zucchini #recipe

Every year brings a new adventure.⁠ ⁠ Sometimes it's wild, sometimes it's weird, and sometimes... it's unexpectedly adorable.⁠ ⁠ We stumbled upon a couple of dehydrated, lethargic baby squirrels—so desperate they’d climbed out of their nest and lay sprawled in the open. 1/3 #wildlife #squirrel

Hookups & hot showers: the height of luxury! #camping #camper

Filter fail: Look, of course this is my fault. I should have tested the filter before we started our 20 mile run. That said, at least I had the presence of mind to refill a bottle before we drank all our water. Point being: there was no throughput. 1/2 #hiking #trailrunning #water #filter

Today marks a month since I injured my foot. Recovery has been a dance of two steps forward, one step back. I feel like I'm progressing, but as we swing into summer, it's hard not to cut loose and dive into all the adventures I'm used to. ⁠ ⁠ 1/2 #running #recovery #patience

Do you participate in an outdoor club? We’ve been hanging out with a trail running club and it’s been such a joy to share social interaction and friendly conversations. I didn’t know how much I missed just hanging out with a group of people. 1/2 #outdoorecreation

I am in awe of athletes who give interviews at the finish line. I need at least half an hour and food to be coherent after a race. #running #race

Find your own adventure.⁠ ⁠ There are a lot of popular destinations that are popular for a reason: they are beautiful, wild, and unique. But that threshold between those popular destinations and others nearby is often minimal.⁠ ⁠ 1/3 #hiking #explore #roadtrip

⁠Some people Spring Clean. We think Spring is the time for making a mess. Sure, we clean up after ourselves, but, fiberglass and epoxy get everywhere! Building with fiberglass composite is extra work but also less weight. And weight should be top of mind when renovating a camper. 1/3 #diy #camper

Sassy bison is sassy. 1/2 #wildlife #bison #minnesota

It's #hiking season!⁠ ⁠ And it couldn't come soon enough. After a crazy intense 41.2 miles racing at Strolling Jim, my left foot is protesting. So, I'm backing off the running but not the trails.⁠ ⁠ 1/2 #colorado #rockymountains

Happy Mothers Day! 1/2 #wildflowers

That moment when I post a picture but forget to write the alt tag

What are you up to this weekend? 1/2 #adventure #outdoors

Those #outdoors sure are great… 1/2 #nature #nps #bison

Strolling Jim 40 started with a sprint and ended in a thunderstorm. 41.2 miles 3000 ft elevation 5:50:30 finish 3rd female 12th overall 1/2 #ultrarunning #running #strollingjim

Watching the start of #Cocodona 250 while writing my race report for #StrollingJim 40. My foot aches watching these people run… Well, my foot aches and most of my muscles.

“Ah, stairs. My old nemesis.” - me after every race #running

You know that feeling, after training for months, nutrition is dialed in, everything is coming together and then your body pipes up: “oh, THIS Saturday? Oh no. I have other plans…” #running #RaceDay

Who is ready to get out on the water? #rafting #watersports

Bright eyed and bushy tailed! #goodmorning #squirrel #wildlife

Good Night #camper #camping