Tag: trail running

The Cold, Damp Magic of Fog
I’ve had these photos for a while now. They’ve been waiting to become a blog post, but I’ve been struggling to find the words to describe my relationship with fog. As an outdoor athlete, I have a love-hate relationship with fog. On one hand, fog means cold. Fog means damp. Fog means extra layers. Fog means… Read More ›

A Change of Seasons- The Sleeping Lady
We’ve had a few days of rain here in Northern California. As we headed out the door for a trail run, I grabbed my camera as an afterthought. It had rained all night, and heavy rain turned to showers in the morning. We climbed to the ridge in low clouds and a steady drizzle. As… Read More ›

In search of Hidden Waterfalls- Dawn Falls
Dawn Falls lies in the shadow of Mt. Tamalpais, near Larkspur, CA. It’s tucked into a shady and cool canyon, accessible from several neighborhood access points. Fortunately, Dawn Falls requires a bit of a walk from every access point, which cuts down on the number of visitors. (It’s also great terrain for trail running, though… Read More ›

The Simple Joy of Running in the Rain (Waterfalls Ahead)
“Rainy days are for long trail runs,” I tell my coworkers. Most of them give me funny looks. “No really, running in the rain is freaking awesome!,” I say. They roll their eyes and ignore me. They don’t understand. Why, after all would you go out and get all wet and cold? I love running… Read More ›