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"The summit is what drives us, but the climb itself is what matters." – Conrad Anker

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Sand in the breeze on the western end of Oak Island, NC. I've been thinking for a few months now about running the full length of the island, 13 Miles end to end. Yesterday, with wind blowing the rain into my face so hard that it stung, I ran the whole thing. Running wasn't something I planned to like. In fact, I kind of hated it for most of my life - I just started so my legs would stay fresh for long days in the mountains. But sometime in the 9th mile as I chewed too hard on a chalky, chocolatey energy bar and the rain smacked into my cheeks, a shit-eating grin spread across my face. As alpinist Mark Twight said: It doesn't have to be fun to be fun. And I was having lots of fun. #running #beach #halfmarathon #wind #ocean #northcarolina #runningintherain

This morning's 8-miler started with a headlamp and ended in the sun. I had to stop before turning around to capture this beautiful sunrise over the western end of Oak Island, reflected in the rising tide. The view almost made the 5:45 alarm worth it. But the mid-60s temps clinched it; the heat has been killer here for months so it was nice to have a preview of the cooler days to come. #sunrise #beach #running #run #optoutside #northcarolina #oakisland #earlybird

I've been friends with @jyakku for years and we only went in our first hike together last June. Now we've done two mountains in two states in two years. We've also completed wave 50 in horde mode on Gears of War together, so that's a pretty baller linkup. #hiking #hike #northcarolina #publiclands #publicland #optoutside #summit #sunset #mountain #mountains

Finally got out on the water! Kayaking through a marshy inlet near the mouth of Lockwoods Folly. Lots of suncreen, and lots of snacks. #kayak #kayaking #northcarolina #ocean #water #optoutside

Certified! I can honestly say I've never had more fun in a class than I had with my fellow @solosoutheast WFR students. I'm now a Wilderness First Responder, which is probably a good idea when my hobbies include hiking into the woods and dangling off cliffs. Big ups to instructor Stefan Hart, who's got a head full of medical (and botanical) knowledge and a gift for sharing it. #wildernessmedicine #wilderness #firstresponders #northcarolina #nature

Jelly roll! Really getting my head into the lessons here at @solosoutheast's Wilderness First Responder course at @nantahalaoutdoorcenter. 📷1&2 by @clbrook25

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