I'm very happy to have the support of Newton Running as I train for the Kjölur Run. Their BOCO AT has quickly become a favorite go-to shoe for the trails. The shoe's weather-resistant design is especially great for this time of year! I've had a few snowy and muddy runs in them so far, and they've worked great--both with and … Continue reading Supporter Spotlight: Newton Running!
Kjölur Run article in Trail Runner Magazine!
Raising Climate Awareness, One Stride at a Time A Vermont professor's plan to promote environmental engagement by running 171 miles across Iceland See the original article at Trailrunnermag.com
Kjölur Run Goes International!
The Kjölur Run project has made international news in the Nov. 24th issue of Iceland's largest newspaper, Fréttablaðið! Translated, with more than a little help from Google: Kjölur Run Environmental Advocate Wants to Draw Attention to Global Warming and Raise Scholarships. "I've been teaching and learning about the environment for 20 years. I wanted … Continue reading Kjölur Run Goes International!
Supporter Spotlight: Brio Coffeeworks and Squirrel Stash Nuts
I'm so excited to announce that Kjölur Run and Athletes for Climate Resilience is now supported by two fantastic Burlington, Vermont area purveyors of locally-produced yumminess -- Brio Coffeeworks and Squirrel Stash Nuts! Brio roasts some of the tastiest beans that owners Magda and Nate Van Dusen can find. I learned more about coffee in … Continue reading Supporter Spotlight: Brio Coffeeworks and Squirrel Stash Nuts
on vulnerability
Dragon and I went over to Smuggler's Notch this weekend to run a couple of laps over the closed Notch Road between Cambridge and Stowe. Somewhere during the second lap over the top, as we ran from the windswept southern side into the deeper snow on the north slope, I could feel spindrift seethe and swirl into a … Continue reading on vulnerability
Supporter Spotlight: Petzl
I'm very excited to be working with Petzl, which has been a long-time supporter of Sterling College's Outdoor Education and Athletics programs, and makes some of the coolest climbing gear and headlamps that I've ever used! I've been running with a Petzl Nao for about a year now, and it's been pretty amazing. On runs with … Continue reading Supporter Spotlight: Petzl
a good morning
I guess I'm still getting used to Standard Time, but when I finally got out of bed and looked out of our windows to the east this morning, I was humbled by the glorious sunrise that greeted me. So, although I was a bit late for a quick morning run with Dragon (we will both need to wait … Continue reading a good morning
Please help fund Kjölur Run and build Climate Resilience
Any project like Kjölur Run depends upon partners, sponsors, and friends to help with everything from logistical support to training to helping build a scholarship fund for students. As part of the next step, I've launched a fundraising page for Kjölur Run on Indiegogo. Please have a look, and, if you can, lend your support. It would mean … Continue reading Please help fund Kjölur Run and build Climate Resilience
an early winter run
Fantastic training run across some of the Franconia Ridge in New Hampshire's White Mountains today!
Aspire to Inspire
Yesterday #restday : ) gave me a little time to have some terrific chats about the Kjölur Run project with partners and supporters (more about this later!). Today's intermittent flakes and raindrops on the other hand give pause (and an excuse to wait for the temps to drop) and a chance to reflect on what drives the impulse to … Continue reading Aspire to Inspire
Climate Run 