Tag: Appalachian Trail

  • Give Thanks: Facing Fear on the Appalachian Trail

    Give Thanks: Facing Fear on the Appalachian Trail

    I wasn’t sure what had caused me to wake up, either, but I shot up in bed and then sat still. I heard thuds in the distance, and frustrated huffs. There wasn’t a doubt in my mind what it was, and what it was after.

  • Give Thanks: Endurance

    Give Thanks: Endurance

    There’s something special about endurance activities and the people who participate in them. Hiking and running are primarily individual exercises, yet they both have tight-knit communities. I feel grateful to be a part of both communities now. To anyone who has provided for me and encouraged me in my efforts—thank you!