Day #4: Exploring Asheville
Wednesdays are my off days, which in Muncie means I spend most of my time lounging around my town home doing a whole lot of nothing. I’d like to say I’m motivated to get out and do activities in my … Continue reading
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Day #3: The Asheville Base Camp
I’m sitting in my tent, nestled in the Hard Times loop of the Lake Powahatan Recreational Area. The campground itself is just a small part of the Bent Creek Experimental Forest project on the edges of Asheville, North Carolina. The … Continue reading
Day #3: The Percy Warner Summit
I had the opportunity to do two runs while I was in Nashville, both at Percy Warner. I realized when I’d completed the first day that I’d neglected two important particulars: take a picture of the awesome Stone Gate entryway … Continue reading
Day #2: The Percy Warner Ascent
Night falls early at base camp. The sun goes down, the human noise begins to subside, and the night sounds begin to creep. After a long day of running, rain assembly, and general insanity I climbed into my tent at … Continue reading
Day #1: Lexington to Nashville
After months of planning, I finally launched Brad’s U.S. Trail Adventure. I awoke at 6:30 a.m., grabbed my gear, had a quick bite of breakfast with the Mom and Dad, and his the road. I had a 2-hour drive to … Continue reading
Socially Networking the Trails: Lexington, Nashville, and Asheville
I spent the day booking my reservations, which has only made my desire to hit the road even more pronounced than it is now. (I say this with one exception: Alabama. The park I was trying to book has only … Continue reading
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Tagged Asheville, Lexington, Nashville (TN), running, sports, summer of run
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Brad’s US Trails Adventure: The Itinerary
After weeks of kicking around itineraries, I’ve finally settled upon the course for the southern part of Brad’s US Trail Adventure. (You can see the whole map here, including the places I won’t be going). Many of these trails are … Continue reading
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Tagged Asheville, Atlanta, Canyon (TX), Nashville (TN), Pelham, Pilot Point, summer of run
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A Wedding in Rabbit Hash, Kentucky
A few months ago, I received a Save The Date from a friend. I’m not much on weddings for many reasons, none having to do with my feelings about love. I’m quite fond of love, and weddings, and nuptials. I’m … Continue reading
The Trails and Gear
For years, I prided myself on my ability to pick up and leave without a second’s thought. My life was set up in such a way that I could be out the door and gone without leaving a trace in … Continue reading
Trail Run, U.S.A., and My New Pseudo 90-in-90
I’m sitting in at my living room desk, gear surrounding my feet, a binder of information sitting next to me, and Brad’s U.S. Trail Running Adventure Google Map open behind my blog. In less than two weeks, I’ll leave Muncie … Continue reading
