6 years ago, I decided to do something outside of my comfort zone, took some chances, and hoped for the best.
There were nerves of how things would be received, anxiety over not doing enough, and the constant fear of failure…not only for me personally, but for the purpose and mission I hoped would reshape the current state of the trail running and hiking communities.
Through this experience my mantra became “take a bet on yourself.” I realized that if I didn’t believe in myself and abilities, how could I ever create change or inspire others to believe in their capabilities to make change.
I hope TS community members will embrace the mantra of “take a bet on yourself,” as it’s the most powerful belief one can have in her pursuit of life.
At 11:50pm on October 6th, 2022 Kyle, José and I left Refugio Cotopaxi to begin our summit attempt at the Cotopaxi Volcano at 19,347 feet. We were among a team of 20 individuals, ten of whom were amputees – including Kyle – who were attempting to summit Cotopaxi that morning.
To me, recovery had always been my own journey and something that I preferred to keep private. But I think our stories, like runs, are meant to be shared…
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At 11:50pm on October 6th, 2022 Kyle, José and I left Refugio Cotopaxi to begin our summit attempt at the Cotopaxi Volcano at 19,347 feet. We were among a team of 20 individuals, ten of whom were amputees – including Kyle – who were attempting to summit Cotopaxi that morning.
To me, recovery had always been my own journey and something that I preferred to keep private. But I think our stories, like runs, are meant to be shared…
Kari Hays is a 2022 Trail Sisters and The North Face Adventure Grant recipient.
Three strangers met in-person in early October in southern Oregon. The reason for coming together was complex, and simple, at the same time. They each sought connection, in a time of continued uncertainty, loss, and mental and physical exhaustion.
My research and writing matter to me, and as difficult as the dissertation is, I’m excited to put it out into the world. But my excitement doesn’t change the fact that the actual writing of it is a big task, a true endurance sport. And so I turn back to the other endurance sport I love –– running races…
The early years of my running journey consisted entirely of road running, and with that came a number-focused mindset. I became much too consumed with my GPS watch and running metrics, and finally stopped to ask myself: Do I truly care about what these numbers represent and is it beneficial to my overall enjoyment of running?
I don’t run ultras to find out what I’m made of and I don’t run them to prove anything… to myself or anyone else. I already know I can do hard things. I think most women can.
This is truly a go-to recipe throughout the year. It is used when my family is sick, served at nearly every athlete training camp, fed to racers, pacers and crew members alike.
Most of us head indoors when snow starts to fall and spend our time curled up reading about summer backpacking. This is definitely the safer and more comfortable option! But it is possible to safely enjoy winter backpacking with attention to skill and gear…
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