For the past 3 years I’ve been carrying a Satellite Messenger in some capacity for both casual communication with friends and family, and SOS emergency capabilities if s#$t were to hit the fan while I was off the grid. My first satcom device was a SPOT Gen 3 messenger which ultimately failed me when I…
That was Unexpected! – Running the Pemi Loop… Again!
Here we go again! Lately I’ve been ramping up my mileage and training intensity in anticipation for the Kilkenny Ridge 50 Mile Race that I foolishly registered for this coming September. I needed some epic days of mileage, mountains, and elevation gain to prepare my body for the impending doom that is coming. What better…
Race Recap: First Annual Chocorua Mountain 25K!
I’ve been so busy training, working, and dadding that I haven’t gotten around to writing about recent events! On June 16th, 2018 history was made in the mountains of New Hampshire. The Chocorua Mountain 25K Race would make this day special by being the first sanctioned organized race to be granted a permit to operate…
Trip Report: Running the Presidential Traverse
Today my friend Nate (@hiker_nate) his dog Piper would be joining me for a “quick presi”. The Presidential Traverse! Located in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire this rugged point to point run or hike is considered to be one of the crown jewels of the North East and also one of the…
Amazfit Stratos Review – Full Featured GPS Running Watch on a Budget!
So you’re looking for a GPS tracking watch that can play music and has a built in compass, altimeter, and an optical heart rate monitor all enclosed in a rugged waterproof, stylish enclosure? That sounds like it might cost a fortune! You’re not wrong. Usually it does! That is until the Amazfit Stratos hit the…