Went to Costa Rica, my first time ever in Central America, from February 26 – March 5. This one goes down in the books. Best outdoor-adventure vacation to date! Celebrating 10 years of volunteering with the MOC and previously the AOC, with lots of longtime and some new friends too. Add into that a great man to spend it with. I couldn’t have asked for more!
On August 19th, eight members of the MOC met up with six members of the AOC for an adventure in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Each member of the group averaged about 15 miles on rocky terrain, including going up the famous Tuckerman’s Ravine and Mt. Washington. We gained about 4,000 ft of elevation in total and lost about 3,000 ft. It’s a trip I’ll not soon forget. The group was fun, and it was a view-rewarding challenge. The huts and centers run by the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) are a great way to see the presidential range by foot. Before and after the backpacking, I was able to fit in some sightseeing in Boston, MA.
I can now call myself a triathlete! My first attempt ever, and I opted into one with a shorter overall distance. I participated in the 90+ degree heat with over two dozen friends and their acquaintances in Hagerstown, MD, about 12 miles away from the Appalachian Trail. Over 350 people in total participated in the annual event. I hit the pool for a 300-meter (6 lap or 12 length swim), followed by an 11-mile bike ride, and a 3.1-mile (5K) run. My total time of 1:56:04 was better than my approximted first time completion of anywhere between 2 to 2.5 hours. And, bottom line is…I did it!
Participated in the third race of the nine-city stop of the Warrior Dash (course altered a bit from online map) in Mountain City, GA with about five dozen folks from the Atlanta Outdoor Club (AOC). I didn’t really go for speed as much as for fun…which is reflected in my time of 39:08.85 (4857 place of approximately 5500 on Saturday’s race day). It was roughly the distance of a 5k with 11 obstacles. Photos from race day and camping throughout the weekend at nearby Black Rock State Park campground.
I’ll also be participating in the Warrior Dash Mid-Atlantic in North Central Maryland on Saturday, October 9th. You are encouraged to join me and the gang from the Maryland Outdoor Club (MOC).
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