About Me

I currently live in Texas with my beautiful wife. I have two adult sons which have brought me an incredible amount of joy. I turned 50 a few years back and am more determined than ever to have the best possible next chapter of my life. I have a good handle on what brings me happiness and am on my own personal journey to do as many of these activities for as long as I can. Outdoor activities give me a feeling of peace and inspiration in the hectic life that accompanies working full time. I have been fairly active in the past; running, cycling and swimming on a fairly regularly basis, eventually participating in a number of triathlon races including two ironmans. Many years have passed since that "fit" time in life and my weight has slowly ticked up and my activity has slowly ticked down. As I started my fifties I became much more interested in spending more time on "off-road" activities which led me to start discovering hiking, trail running, backpacking and gravel cycling. I am also preparing myself to enjoy these activities as much as possible; which includes losing quite a few pounds, building muscle and improving my cardio. These are all things I continue to learn about what works and doesn't work for me. I plan to share my journey with you in hope that it inspires, motivates and prepares you for your own fantastic outdoor adventures.