Oh, this week? It’s been a circus, juggling my full-time gig with way too much travel. You know the drill—yada, yada, yada. I bet you’re rolling your eyes at yet another moan-fest. Trust me, I’m right there with you. Seriously, I’m not even sure who I’m venting to anymore. Sleep’s been on my wish list,…

I’m up for work, and so far, the lack of exercise this week isn’t sitting well with me. Life gets so hectic when you’re working full-time. Standing there, I felt a mix of emptiness and a spark of adventurous wonder. Another day. Almost a new week. Glancing up, I noticed the sun was on the…

I watched the car turn the corner and waved goodbye, once again. There I was, rooted to the spot, basking in a cocktail of emptiness sprinkled with a dash of adventurous optimism. Ah, the dawn of a new day, the start of another week. Glancing up, I caught the prelude to sunrise, and boy, did…

I got my Nex-5n last week some time but I have been so busy I have not been able to take it out of the box until today. Mo suggested I bring along my camera when we were getting ready to visit downtown Bozeman for some culinary delights. So I grabbed my new device and…

Man, this new mountain bike is like a siren song, taunting me with knobby tires and the promise of dirt-filled adventures. Problem is, the siren’s got laryngitis courtesy of a surprise snowstorm. Stuck indoors, I’m about as stir-crazy as a squirrel on espresso. So, what’s a restless cyclist to do? Stare longingly at the moon…

The necessity of foot training has become evident, especially with the Grizzlyman Adventure Race looming just weeks away. My training log shows a meager 3 miles on foot in the last four weeks – a clear sign I need to ramp up my foot time. However, that’s not the sole reason for choosing trail running…

The room is dark, so it must still be nighttime. I scrambled to find a light switch and stumbled into my bike. Everything fell over, and the entire episode caused some loud noises. I paused to see if anyone in the apartment building would object. Nothing happened. I found my training plan on the living…

I can’t precisely recall how many times I paused to make a decision—perhaps around four times. However, this instance was distinct. I was faced with a snowfield that could be crossed but not before nightfall. In previous situations, glimpses of land ahead fueled my hope to push further, tempting me each time. Plus, I was…

Yesterday marked the inaugural ride on my new Salsa bike, affectionately nicknamed Gonzales—Gonzo, for short. So, Gonzo and I took a brief jaunt around the urban trails, where I also tackled an isolated leg workout. This exercise proves invaluable for acquainting oneself with a new bike. Trust me, when you’re pedaling up a single-track climb…

My birthday is the 3rd, on a Tuesday. I am planning on working remotely so that I can be home to accept a package. So yeah, all my hubbub about giving up photography is all smoke and mirrors. I have decided upon the Sony Nex-5 – http://store.sony.com/p/Black-Alpha-Digital-Camera-Body-NEX-Interchangeable-Lens-Digital-Camera-Body-18-55mm-Zoom-Lens/en/p/NEX5NK/B -. It’s cheap compared to DSLRs, and the…

2 workouts today. Yes, I am back into that training phase that has be going out for a double training ride separated by 4 hours of recovery.  I really pulled it off today too. The last time I was doing these I had a job here in Missoula that was so stressful I never had…

Here I am, somewhere in Montana, settling into my role at Montana State University. The vibe’s different from last week’s remote work hustle – now, I’m aiming for a blend of productivity and personal time. And, against all odds, I’m knocking tasks out of the park. Just stepped outside for a ride, despite the downpour.…

I went to take a photo of a scene during a recent ride and discovered that my camera was not working. I carry a small pocket camera that takes great photos. I also have a DSLR, but it is so big I never take it anywhere. So now I need a new camera. I have…

It is early, and already the sun is hitting upon me so hard I think that it is summer. I decided to take off my coat and all winter-specific gear to stay cool during the next 3 minutes. My first set of intervals was up the US West Trail, and they went quite well. The…

Could be I’m a tad on the grouchy side today. There’s a fair chance of that, seeing as how during my entire ride, I found myself pining for the solo race I’d ambitiously penciled into my weekend plans. On paper, today seemed ripe for a bike adventure. That’s what I told myself as I bid…

So, it’s been another one of those cold, wet days that make you wonder if the sun’s taken a personal day off. This morning, I poked my head out, thinking maybe I’d find some greens to munch on. My spot, just a stone’s throw east of Carriage Way in Missoula, Montana, is something out of…

Returning to Missoula can sometimes feel like walking into a grayscale photograph. Today, the outside world seemed to wear a cloak of grey so dense, I half expected it to weigh me down if I dared to step out. It looked downright unwelcoming, a far cry from an invitation for any sort of activity. Yet,…