This episode starts with a reading of my essay "Mountains: A Journey of Struggles & Stars" followed by some life updates for winter 2023. We dive into the training philosophy of blocks, what they are and when they are applicable/appropriate along with tips and tricks/ examples of what I might do in said blocks.

00:00 "Mountains: A Journey of Struggles and Stars"

06:25 Life Updates Winter/Spring 2023

08:50 Mindfulness / Meditation

11:36 April & May

12:15 Intro to Training Blocks

23:20 Partnership Shoutouts

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Cover Photo: Alec and I in the Bugaboos on assignment for Patagonia, Thermarest, Clif Bar, and for FUN, shot by Ben Matthews.

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