Day 3,064

Growth:

I’m so thankful for all the work I’ve put in with lifting over the past few months, especially with my legs. After knocking out a few longer hikes on very rocky, uneven, and steep surfaces I noticed something was missing today…. I have ZERO knee swelling. I have ZERO soreness in my knees.

As recently as this past summer the down hills and rocky surfaces would especially irritate my right knee. It would inflate by the end of the hike and be stiff for quite a while.

All the additional leg lifts and workouts have obviously had a hugely positive impact on my ability to hike – so thankful!!!!

Pretty sure this dude will never skip leg day again!

Appreciation:

While hiking there have been so many joyful shared travel memories brought to mind. Sometimes it takes being away from “the usual” to allow the space for those memories to sneak back into our view. We’ve shared some wonderful stories, remembered places and specific hikes we’ve been on before, laughed at some of the antics of the boys, and considered how much we would kick our younger-selves asses with the hiking shape we’re in today compared to 20+ years ago. So many shared experiences on the trails, brought back about on the trails, and remembered specifically because of the trails.

Presence:

A state of complete and total chill all day long. For real, today has been about the most absolutely chill day I’ve had in a long time. At one point I was splayed out on the sun baked pavers of the patio in just my shorts soaking in the sun like a cat while listening to an audio book with my eyes closed. It was amazing!!! This entire day has been a reminder of the necessity of calm and stillness to recharge the batteries for adventures and life to come!

Thanks!!!