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So….what exactly are you doing?⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ I

So….what exactly are you doing?⁣⁣
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I think that’s the question I’ve heard the most lately! And I think when I explain it, most people’s reaction is similar to Ramona’s face here 😂
So here we go:⁣⁣
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*There are 46 peaks above 4,000ft in the Adirondacks (okay, some have been re-surveyed and found to be slightly less, but we keep them on the list!) It has always been a challenge to climb all 46 to become an official ADK 46er! ⁣⁣
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*Going for the Fastest Known Time with the High Peaks means you can create your own route to efficiently travel between them as fast as you can. I’m going for a supported attempt, which means I can also drive between trailheads. ⁣
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*The first recorded men’s FKT for the 46ers was set in 2002. No women’s record attempt has been made - until this year of course!⁣⁣
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*My route will probably end up between 150-160 miles, with ~60k ft of elevation gain. About half of the trails in the Adirondacks are “herd paths” meaning they are not really maintained and are quite rugged. This will be 150 very adventurous miles :)⁣⁣
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This is going to be very hard - there’s no denying that! But I am already inspired and driven by all the donations that have come in for the Paden Institute & Retreat so far. The Wandeln hats are claimed but donations that come in will be in the running for the Smashfest Queen gift card. Every little bit will make a difference!! Link to donate in my bio ⭐️ ⁣⁣
#adirondacks #adk46

*𝗪𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐍* ⁣⁣ Verb⁣⁣ 1

*𝗪𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐍* ⁣⁣
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1. walk⁣⁣
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It is finally time to announce another big project I’ve been training for: this time my Wandeln adventure will take me to the Adirondacks, chasing the supported FKT for the 46 High Peaks, starting Monday, August 17th! ⁣⁣
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As I really started to dig into this project a year ago, what did I do first? I studied maps, and I began to READ! I read everything from trail books to books about why the mountains have the names they have. Stories about tragedy and triumph in the mountains of the Adirondacks, and stories of the strong women who have hiked there before me. Being able to see a part of myself in what I was reading was an inspiration for me to continue to make this happen.⁣⁣
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𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐬𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝗪𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫. My goal is to raise a total of $2,116 (that is $46 for each of the 46 peaks!). Head to the link in my bio to find out more about this organization, and support the mission with a donation! **EDIT** The Wandeln trucker hats and Nuun Hydration have been claimed, but please don’t let that stop you from supporting!! All donations will be in a drawing for a $100 @smashfestqueen gift card!⁣⁣
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Stay tuned for more details on this adventure in the coming days, including other ways you can help (Spoiler alert: ALL the virtual cheers!!!!) And as if this in itself isn’t exciting enough, make sure you head over to @sarahkeyes_runs instagram to send some support her way as well as she is embarking on the same journey next Monday! When we realized we shared this common goal, we decided to make it next level and will be starting on the same day. Double the fun for you all to watch unfold :) ⁣⁣
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Massive thank you to the sponsors helping make this happen and ensuring 100% of the money raised will go to the Paden Institute: @joelgottwine @smashfestqueen @vjshoesusa @nuunhydration
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#setgoalssmashgoals #biscaycoaching #vjshoes #bestgripontheplanet #nuunlife #mountainrunning #adventureawaits #adk46 #adirondacks

Not sure if you guys have seen the new instagram f

Not sure if you guys have seen the new instagram filter? It’s called “just ran a track 10k in classic east coast humidity” and makes your face look like a 🍅😂⁣
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If I hadn’t run a 1 mile TT on the track, you can believe I have never run 10k on the track! But it seemed like the right thing to add a layer of mental toughness in at the end of the @biscaycoaching Olympics. My relationship with the 10k is not a good one. I’ve been trying to break 40 every time and never seem to make it happen! One time I think @haleychura23 even thought I got lost out on the Peachtree course 😬⁣
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Maybe this Fall I’ll give the distance the respect it clearly deserves and train properly for it, and see what I can do. In today’s weather, a 41:32 makes me confident I can put together something faster when it’s cooler!⁣
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Luckily I had @nuunhydration 𝘐𝘕𝘚𝘛𝘈𝘕𝘛 to the rescue to bring me back to life after this effort. 💦 ⁣
#nuunlife #biscaycoaching #theolympicsarenotcancelled

We had a guest timer for @mattcymanski’s Friday

We had a guest timer for @mattcymanski’s Friday night 1600m time trial. Her paws weren’t super nimble on the stopwatch though 😂 Today was 4x400 for best average (I managed 1:19) and tomorrow’s grand finale is a doozy. We couldn’t end the @biscaycoaching Olympics without a test of mental toughness could we? Stay tuned! #olympicsarenotcancelled

It’s been awhile since I’ve been on a track, a

It’s been awhile since I’ve been on a track, and it’s been since, well, never that I ran a mile time trial on a track! ⁣
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The @biscaycoaching “Olympics” have been going on to give us our fill of Olympic events without a real Olympics this year. Today was the mile (okay, full disclosure we did the 1600 with 4 laps and not a pure mile at 1609meters) and I surprised even myself with a 5:40! I think I needed new lungs after that, but it was worth it - always is 😛 And it was even better to have company out there pushing it with me!!⁣
#biscaycoaching #theolympicsarenotcancelled

Pretty much ready for American Ninja Warrior. #bab

Pretty much ready for American Ninja Warrior. #babymullet #throwbackthursday

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