HeyJaredMountain Running & Living
Personal essays with practical advice about trail running, mountain life & midlife grit.
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Reminders that Life Is Precious (opens the original)
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Today’s post is more a collection of links than a narrative because this week is busier for me than most. I’m focused on two freelance assignments, plus I’m sub teaching two days this week. I’m also upping my run volume in prep for the Javelina 100K. If you’re a new subscriber, thank you for being here, and I hope you’ll read last week’s post if you missed it in which I explain who I am and what I do as a writer and runner.Running inspirationOutside my window, the landscape finally looks like au
Let Me Reintroduce Myself (opens the original)
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This Is Really Good (opens the original)
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Earlier this week, I wrote a bonus post for the paid subscriber group about daily habits that can set you up for an optimal day, and conversely, actions or inaction that sabotage mood and productivity. If you’d like to receive occasional bonus posts and an invitation to the monthly group chat via Zoom—and my deep gratitude—please upgrade your subscription to the supporter level. Today, I have a race report for you in the context of anxiety triggered by events out of my control. Maybe you can rel
Bonus Post: Your Perfect Day? (opens the original)
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Hello and thank you. I really can’t thank this group of paid subscribers enough for supporting this newsletter. The revenue from it (after platform and credit card fees) helps me cover the cost of hi… Read more
Love and an Old Car (opens the original)
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I had a family-oriented week full of house guests, celebration, and long hikes, and I also focused on giving my manuscript a final review before submitting it for copy editing. Consequently, I’m taking a break from a regular installment of the newsletter this week, and it’s coming to your inbox a day late with a personal story and links. I’ll be back next week with a running-related story after I race this weekend’s classic Imogene Pass Run (the 53rd edition) from Ouray to Telluride.<a class="im
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