There is little I love more than spending time outdoors. Whether sitting still and enjoying the sounds of nature or running trails for hours, I am always happiest in the wild. Adventure Sneaker is my blog dedicated to sneaking outdoor adventure into everyday life. From trails to travel, gear reviews to road trip routes, local adventures to grand destinations... my goal is to help you get out there and explore your outdoor spaces and venture out into parts unknown. In addition to my ramblings here, I am also a freelance writer for irunfar.com and have written travel blogs for escapecampervans.com.
Those who know me, know I like to enjoy a tasty, tasty beverage (or two… or three… nevermind.). They will also attest to the fact that I am a total hop-head. I love big IPA’s – mmmmm hops. A delicious porter or stout is always high on my list. Most of our trips involve a … More Thirsty Thursday – Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer Review
I have been wanting to start doing some gear reviews for some time, but never seem to get around to it. I’m always being asked about what type of gear I use, what I eat when I run, etc, etc, etc. So, here we go. You’d think I would start with a review of something … More Good boobs gone wrong (a.k.a. the CW-X Running Bra Review)
Another year, another VT 50. This year was lucky number 7 for me and I’m happy to say it was fabulous as always (and painful, and challenging, and hot, and long, and…) Checking in and packet pick up This event has become a yearly tradition in our life, and … More Vermont 50 2014 race report – 50k run
I don’t know about you, but the long run is always my favorite part of my training. Yes, I like to feel the burn and sense of accomplishment that a good interval or hill workout brings. But the rambling hours of my long runs are what I love best. They take me to places on … More In the long run
Well… Not me. But my training schedule and discipline seem to have. Just hung up the sign and headed on out. Be back… Whenever. I suppose if I really went looking I could find them. (Likely sitting next to each other at the bar enjoying a craft IPA and swapping stories. “Remember that … More Gone Fishin’
PMC 2014 Start.. .it was all a blur! – Photo Credit pmc.org Wow… just wow. The 2014 Pan Mass Challenge has come and gone. My rookie year! I thought my recap of this event would be eeeeeeasy to write. I was so wrong. I’ve been mulling over what to write for days now… it is … More Pan Mass Challenge 2014 – Oh, What a Ride!
I have done quite a bit of packing for events over the past several years. Almost all running, so I was a little nervous starting out my prep for the pan mass challenge. A long two day bike ride isn’t exactly my area of expertise. So, I broke it down into some nice easy steps. … More Zen and the art of packing… PMC edition
http://www.pmc.org/profile/CS0302 Wheeeeeeeee! The Pan Mass Challenge is less than a week away!! I am beyond excited to be taking part in this event this year. I have done charity rides in the past, but this will be the largest (and the longest) event I have done. And my longest ride EVER. By a long shot. … More Pan Mass Challenge… Inspiration continued
There are many, many reasons why I decided to take the leap and ride in this year’s Pan Mass Challenge. I have thought about doing this ride for quite a while, but always let myself get scared off by silly things like the fundraising commitment or the length of the ride. This year is … More Pan Mass Challenge – Inspiration Part One
Dear Winter…. I love you. Really, I do. It’s just that… Well… This year our relationship has become a bit, ehm, complicated. Yes, I have been enjoying all you have to offer. Fat tire snow biking in Vermont. Cross country skiing. Snowshoeing. Running. We have definitely shared some good times. Please don’t get me … More To Winter, with….. Love?
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