Mount Kilimanjaro Packing List
Four years ago, I was fretting about my Mount Kilimanjaro packing list. I’m feeling nostalgic so I thought I’d share my packing wisdom with future hikers. … View Full Post
Next Stop: Kilimanjaro
If Mount Kilimanjaro were a race, I would be standing at the starting line. We depart tomorrow for what is sure to be a memorable trip. I’m all packed and ready to go and as… View Full Post
How-To: simulate a mountain climb on a treadmill
Walking on a treadmill is kind of lame. I mean, let’s be honest, even running on a treadmill is pretty dull. Walking is just the worst. I feel like a slow, injured animal. Or a… View Full Post
Walking my way to a PB
After I published last week’s post pondering whether walking can help running, I received several encouraging comments from readers about how their own hiking and walking actually contributed to a PB in a subsequent race.… View Full Post
Can Walking Help Running?
Much like training for a marathon, you would never hike a mountain in brand new shoes. You have to break them in first. So in anticipation of our upcoming Mount Kilimanjaro climb, I’ve replaced my… View Full Post