FNA. It's great to read your long form stuff again, TK.
I particularly appreciated the analogy of artists who morph and change over time... it's apt.
And, as a 54 year old, who's headed back to Leadville 10 years after my first 100 run, but this time for whole Lead Challenge, I resonate deeply with your words. Thanks for articulating them.
As a follower of the old blog, I'm psyched to see you writing longer stuff again.
A question - how do you go about getting this stuff out of your head and onto paper on long stuff like this? I often have all kinds of thoughts that I mean to write down on just a 2-3 hour run, only to have forgotten more than half by the time I'm done. Do you stop to jot down notes mid-ride? Journal a bit at the end of each day? Record audio notes while riding or running? I'd love to hear what sort of system you have for turning on-the-bike thoughts into longer pieces like this. In any event, thanks for sharing as much as you do!
Ah yes. It’s a struggle. Those endorphin epiphanies and mental flow are very real. I don’t do it often, but when I’m motivated I’ll just pause/walk and tap out a few key notes on my phone. Big PITA on the bike, but not so bad while running. I’ve tried the voice memo thing a few times. Horrendous. Just doesn’t work for me.
Thrilled to have a longer format way to engage with your perspective and experiences. Have admired and followed from a far and love each Strava and IG post over the years. Thank you for the intentionality of putting into words what is your inaugural substack post...subscribed and stoked. Cheers from another mountain range to the west.
Hey Anton - I will read this! But one question to consider for subscribers, is whether or not, you would also publish an audio version of what you write. Not asking you to start a public podcast, just that I’m often running or driving and can’t read but would still love to consume what you write by listening.
That’s a great idea—I’ll look into it. First few posts this year are gonna be looong ones like this, but I’m hoping to keep at least some in the 1000-2000 word range going forward.
Thank you for sharing your experiences from the summer of 2021! My wife and I were living the van life that summer, and we were in lupine meadows for a hike up the grand the day after you were there. We were following your adventure daily on the Instagram updates you were giving. Such an inspiring trip you had! Can’t wait for next post!
I told you that I’d eventually find the tie to come back and read! Well written sir, an enjoyable read! I never read your old blog back in the day but I can see from your style here why it was popular. Your words flow like a man who’s read many a book. Couple of observations and questions.
1. What is up with that wooden road? Looks pretty gnarly- who built and maintains that?
2. This sounds like a solo trip - but there is one nice motion blur picture of you riding - is that from this trip by someone else or from another time?
3. Your a bike balancing master - like those stone rock stacks but with a bike
4. Bear Lake - ahhh I love that lake - went to scout camp as a kid - I hope you had a raspberry shake and tater tots - and if you didn’t - that’s a good reason to go back!
Wooden road is an old railroad trestle up on the Continental Divide above Boulder, CO...not sure who maintains it, Forest Service perhaps.
The professional-looking photos of me were taken by a photographer friend, Fred Marmsater, for La Sportiva. He just met me at a couple of spots along the way to grab photos.
I did have a burger and milkshake at Bear Lake...I don't think it was raspberry, though!
Thank god you started this! RTW is so back!
Aw, thanks DBo...gonna do my best to have monthly posts going forward. Thanks for the support!
FNA. It's great to read your long form stuff again, TK.
I particularly appreciated the analogy of artists who morph and change over time... it's apt.
And, as a 54 year old, who's headed back to Leadville 10 years after my first 100 run, but this time for whole Lead Challenge, I resonate deeply with your words. Thanks for articulating them.
As a follower of the old blog, I'm psyched to see you writing longer stuff again.
A question - how do you go about getting this stuff out of your head and onto paper on long stuff like this? I often have all kinds of thoughts that I mean to write down on just a 2-3 hour run, only to have forgotten more than half by the time I'm done. Do you stop to jot down notes mid-ride? Journal a bit at the end of each day? Record audio notes while riding or running? I'd love to hear what sort of system you have for turning on-the-bike thoughts into longer pieces like this. In any event, thanks for sharing as much as you do!
Ah yes. It’s a struggle. Those endorphin epiphanies and mental flow are very real. I don’t do it often, but when I’m motivated I’ll just pause/walk and tap out a few key notes on my phone. Big PITA on the bike, but not so bad while running. I’ve tried the voice memo thing a few times. Horrendous. Just doesn’t work for me.
Thrilled to have a longer format way to engage with your perspective and experiences. Have admired and followed from a far and love each Strava and IG post over the years. Thank you for the intentionality of putting into words what is your inaugural substack post...subscribed and stoked. Cheers from another mountain range to the west.
Hey Anton - I will read this! But one question to consider for subscribers, is whether or not, you would also publish an audio version of what you write. Not asking you to start a public podcast, just that I’m often running or driving and can’t read but would still love to consume what you write by listening.
That’s a great idea—I’ll look into it. First few posts this year are gonna be looong ones like this, but I’m hoping to keep at least some in the 1000-2000 word range going forward.
Great story and insightful thoughts about the process behind. Happy to be part of this community.
Thank you for sharing your experiences from the summer of 2021! My wife and I were living the van life that summer, and we were in lupine meadows for a hike up the grand the day after you were there. We were following your adventure daily on the Instagram updates you were giving. Such an inspiring trip you had! Can’t wait for next post!
I told you that I’d eventually find the tie to come back and read! Well written sir, an enjoyable read! I never read your old blog back in the day but I can see from your style here why it was popular. Your words flow like a man who’s read many a book. Couple of observations and questions.
1. What is up with that wooden road? Looks pretty gnarly- who built and maintains that?
2. This sounds like a solo trip - but there is one nice motion blur picture of you riding - is that from this trip by someone else or from another time?
3. Your a bike balancing master - like those stone rock stacks but with a bike
4. Bear Lake - ahhh I love that lake - went to scout camp as a kid - I hope you had a raspberry shake and tater tots - and if you didn’t - that’s a good reason to go back!
Wooden road is an old railroad trestle up on the Continental Divide above Boulder, CO...not sure who maintains it, Forest Service perhaps.
The professional-looking photos of me were taken by a photographer friend, Fred Marmsater, for La Sportiva. He just met me at a couple of spots along the way to grab photos.
I did have a burger and milkshake at Bear Lake...I don't think it was raspberry, though!
Such a worthy adventure. And such strong writing to showcase it. Thanks for sharing!
I’m really inspired by both your adventures and your writing about them, thanks for sharing! It helps me fuel my own art and adventures.