I’ve got a great collection of links, and the first one is rather timely. The Boston Marathon is this Monday, and this blogger has some tips for first-timers in America’s premiere marathon event. There are also good general tips for marathon runners in there, too.
From Outside Magazine, here’s a profile of Kilian Jornet, an ultramarathoner who set a speed record for ascending Mont Blanc. Keep in mind, mountaineering is this guy’s secondary sport.
Also from Outside Magazine: Have you ever heard of Troy Knapp? Folks in rural Utah sure have. Part criminal, part survivalist and part escape artist. A fascinating read about how a guy lived on his wits, survival skills and thievery in Utah’s backcountry.
Ever wonder what it would be like to literally drive to the ends of the earth? These guys actually did it, traversing Argentina’s Patagonia to drive to Tierra Del Fuego on South America’s southern tip. Via the Adventure Journal’s Overlandia series.
This guy set a goal to travel, under human power, 3,333 miles this year to mark his 33rd birthday. Read here how he is making this commitment work.
Here’s a story that’s better read than experienced: Surviving an avalanche during a solo climb up Colorado’s Long Peak.
Some humor for ya: Brendan Leonard (semi-rad.com) tells you how to make sure your boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse never participates in your chosen outdoor sport ever again.
And then there’s this bit of climbing humor that even a novice like me can appreciate. It’s safe for work and pretty hilarious. Enjoy, and have a great weekend!
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Speaking of Boston Marathon, as a runner I have no desire to get into a race with over 15-20 thousand people. My numbers may be off on that but does anyone else agree with me?
Plusses and minuses. I like to run alone and in low-traffic areas, but I do enjoy the energy of race day with a lot of people around. Weird contradiction for me. 15-20k might be a bit much.
Thanks for the shout out! I feel pretty important to be included with the other stories you reference!
It was a cool post, which is exactly what I am looking for when it comes to the Weekly Stoke — stuff that people in our little part of the world would enjoy and maybe something from which they can draw some inspiration. I dig it!