Trail Journal is my mile-by-mile story of the Great American Rail Trail training, trail lessons, and the people I meet along the way. I’m riding with Warrior Expeditions to support veterans and prove that movement is reinvention. Welcome to the ride.
Five Essential Movements
You do not have to train like an athlete to stay capable. But you do need to keep using your body in ways that support strength, balance, and confidence. The goal is not perfection. The goal is to stay ready for life.
Staying Comfortable Can Become a Slow Disappearing Act
There is a difference between living intentionally and becoming smaller, but many people confuse the two.
The Retirement Upgrade
Here’s what I’ve come to realize: retirement isn’t the absence of work. It’s the freedom to work on what actually matters: your strength, mobility, curiosity, relationships, hobbies, and adventures.
Focus on what you can control
As a cyclist, you prepare for the road, not the road for you.
Avoiding Analysis Paralysis - One Bite at a Time
It’s easy to become anxious and nervous when you’re preparing for a big event that’s still months away.
The Creative Practice of Paying Attention
The bike ride is a training ground for attention, and attention is the gateway to creativity.
Getting Ready to Ride the G.A.R.T.
Riding the Great American Rail Trail is a once in a lifetime opportunity with Warrior Expeditions.
Curiosity is my Superpower
Curiosity is a superpower because it does something most “talents” can’t: it keeps working for you in every season of life.
