For those of us living in the central parts of the metro, finding unpaved spaces to get a trail-fix can be difficult. That’s where Theodore Wirth Park provides an oasis in the middle of the city. Containing miles of trails, with a few multi-use paths, a golf course, newly renovated beach park, and even a … More Trail Stomp: Theodore Wirth Park
Ah, the interwebs. Thanks to that Google thing, I was able to find a couple of video-photo-collages of the Minneapolis GORUCK Challenge from May of 2012. The music makes it feel like some mirror-clad-techno-health-club-workout, but you can turn your sound off. The one thing the videos don’t capture is that this is about 12 hours … More GORUCK Minneapolis: In pictures/video
Probably one of the biggest choices I have to make in preparing for the GORUCK Challenge is which backpack to use. One of the conditions of the event is that you must carry 4 bricks with you for the entire challenge, among other requisite and recommended gear. Oh wait, make that 6 bricks if you … More Pick a Pack
Good livin’. That’s apparently what they call it. No matter what you call it, it looks interesting to a bonehead like me. The GORUCK Challenge is either a ‘team building’, ‘leadership training’, or ‘gear test gone haywire’ event. Possibly, all of the above. I’m pee-my-pants excited. And the preparation for it is all part of the … More Fresh Endeavor: GORUCK Challenge
Well, I know you have been sitting at your computer, waiting for me to update this thing. The Lady and I have made our move to Minneapolis, and secured ourselves a dwelling in the suburb of St. Louis Park. We have since survived our first summer in Minneapolis and are looking forward to fall. It’s … More Phew, for a minute there, I lost myself
Monkey with Chainsaw 