

Falling Apart and Falling Behind
Day 6: 18 miles to Grass Shack Campground through Saguaro National Park. Late start (near 7:00!) Left knee cap has now joined the right...


Ailments and Survival
AZT: Patagonia to Collossal Cave Day 3: 22.5 miles — North Spring to Patagonia (town, resupply) to camp spot by gate on a ridge. I woke...


The Start: Arizona Trail Edition
What is Jackie up to? I have been dreaming of hiking the Arizona Trail (AZT) for about three years now and planning this adventure for...


800-Mile AZT Adventure Begins
T minus two days. Friday, 3/8 Is today my last day as a teacher? Omg I think it is! I am still a student support specialist for the...


Flirting with Winter
When was the last time you moved your body for 8.5-10 hours per day for 5 days in a row? Through mountains, carrying a pack weighing 25%...


1st Day of School & 2 Year Reflection
Two years ago, sitting in Medellin, Colombia at a coffee shop, I nervously and candidly chirped away on a Zoom “interview” for a job I...


On Trail Again! – The Crazies
Day 1: Travel day, work day, planning day, hiking day. 6.5 miles from Cottonwood TH to Camping spot near roaring stream. 4:50 am, Alarm....


A 100-Mile Race and Finding Sprout Again!
“LEFT SIDE!” “STRONG SIDE!” “LEFT SIDE!” “STRONG SIDE!” “Nicholas – what kind of power you got?” “Girl, you know I got SOULLLL POWER!” At...


Does Aging Affect My Pursuits?
At the most primal level, my biological clock reminds me of my age most days. And more loudly once a month. #femalebody I am 37 and a...


Inching Away from the Struggle Bus
I have mentally been struggling to engage with exercise and goals like I used to. Ever since I got COVID (January) I have generally...

















