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As I've reflected on my childhood and athletic journey, I've realized something about myself. I think I've always been an endurance athlete without truly knowing it. Growing up, I was constantly playing sports. If someone invited me to join a game or try something new, I was in. In high school, I lettered in football, wrestling, and track and field. I played strong safety on the football team, placed fourth in the West Virginia state wrestling tournament at 152 pounds, and be

Long MTB Weekend at Central City/Black Hawk

Trail running has become my new obsession and my access to the spring/summer alpine environment. Pursuant of the alpinism goals and achievements and iconic mountain photographs, I am propelled upward. I am constantly perplexed and interested in what’s around the next bend or over the next ridge. The action of traversing these beautiful places with efficiency over difficult terrain is mesmerizing. Sometimes I still think to myself, ``I can't believe I am/can do this.” The feel