Collections A Marathon in Every State – Massachusetts 8 Apr 201811 Apr 2018 I've always chalked the Boston Marathon up as a pipe dream race. While I was always told growing up that I was a talented distance runner, marathons were an entirely…
Collections A Marathon in Every State – Michigan 19 Mar 201819 Mar 2018 All throughout my life, coaches and family have always told me that they think the marathon is my event. Even as a kid, I would run workouts in gym class,…
Physical Journeys Solitude and Self-Discovery in Tustin, Michigan 11 Mar 201811 Mar 2018 There's a certain charm that comes from going on a road trip. The local diners, unfamiliar terrain and curious locals make for a euphoric experience with stories that last a…
Collections… A Marathon in Every State – Arizona (Part I) 31 Mar 2020 Arizona was a monumental adventure for a multitude of reasons back in 2017. One aspect is that it was my first true solo trip, and helped me understand a lot…
Collections… A Marathon in Every State – Minnesota 19 Mar 202020 Mar 2020 I never gave Minnesota much thought as a state to make a priority for in marathon running until I had a conversation with a prominent marathon runner from the Lansing…
Mental Journeys Dreaming Yourself Awake (an Ode to Bessie) 10 Mar 2019 The other day I had a dream I felt compelled to share with others. While my dreams normally take on a surrealist nature and are more odd than anything, as…
Collections A Marathon in Every State – Washington 30 Jan 201916 Feb 2019 The Pacific Northwest has always held a special place in my heart. Ever since first venturing out there in the Summer of 2014 to visit a long-lost cousin, I've felt…
Mental Journeys Time Turned Inward 17 May 201817 May 2018 One week from today I turn 27, and it's still hard for me to wrap my head around. I don't consider myself old by any means, but I certainly don't…
Mental Journeys On Perception and Self-Image 10 May 2018 Earlier this year I started seeking external help for my OCD. While it's something I've been silently battling for as long as I can remember, I realized that I was…
Mental Journeys Just another not-so-typical romantic story 1 Mar 20181 Mar 2018 I want to preface this long and semi-sappy story by stating the cliche line of "I'm not like any other 26 year old you've ever met." I'm what you would…
