Lessons From Trail Running & A Cancelled Race: Plan When You Can & Adjust When You Must

“Plan when you can, adjust when you must, and trust yourself to adapt to the changes.” -Me (Larissa Bodniowycz) Four months ago, I signed up for a trail half marathon with enthusiasm and nerves over how far away from that…

San Diego’s Black Mountain Magic: Miles of Uncrowded Trails for Running or Hiking

Over the past few months my dual goals of a hike a week during the last quarter of last year and completing a trail half-marathon (eek, it’s this week) have led me to spend a lot of time on trails…

Hiking Scavenger Hunt: The People You See on the Trail

Hiking is fun.  The people you see hiking are funny.  The following is a list of some of the types of the people you will inevitably encounter while hiking or trail running.  CAN YOU SPOT THEM ALL? The Instagrammer.  Imagine…

Trails & Ales: Point Loma (San Diego), California Edition

Some of my favorite days on the road and when at my home base in Encinitas, California (San Diego County) involve some type of outdoor activity followed by a drink, typically a beer, so I’ve decided to start sharing recommended…

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