High Five By 55

This bit of writing comes out of a new journey I’ve been thinking about, talking about with a few people, and excited about. I want to document this new journey, writing about whatever might come to mind as I work through it. Maybe I’ll share some of this writing publicly someday. Perhaps it all stays for me. Who knows.  It’s a big journey, a journey that will be a big physical challenge and an emotional challenge and a kind of rite of passage from youth (nay, middle age) to that which comes after middle age.  Earlier this year, I paced a friend for many miles at the Hardrock 100 Run. I had an absolute blast being back in the San Juan mountains, hiking and running for miles through that environment and all the different weather, hanging out with other friends who were also pacing and crewing. It refreshed the soul…even while completely draining the body physically. (Being awake through two nights, then trying to sleep on a red eye home the third night will do that!) I was remi...