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September, my second-favorite month of the year! Busy times full of change with the new school year in swing, late summer events and big plans for next year in the works.

We dropped off our daughter at her new DG sorority digs yesterday. She is such a bright light in our lives, and while it’s bittersweet being apart, it brings us great joy knowing she’s thriving and growing into her own adult human. As a wise friend reassured me recently—one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is a debt-free education.

While there’s no replacement for real life experience, beginning adulthood with the foundation of a quality liberal arts education, the college experience, and all the opportunity and relationships it affords offers an irreplaceable path to a wholesome life. But I still miss my kid already!

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From initial brief to final rollout, ECHOS linked up with @arcteryx to bring the Groundworks Finale to life. A big holler to @champs_burger and @letemcookpdx for keeping our bellies full, and to @rnwy.life, @honeystinger, and @bestdaybrewing for keeping everyone hydrated and feeling their best.

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Not the Hood Hundred we originally planned for, but the Hood Hundred we’re stoked for! Race start is 5AM Saturday at @mthoodmeadows for this year’s multi-loop format, so follow along for an amazing 100 miles up high on the mountain.

Photo credit @jamesholk

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Have you checked out the new Groundwork trail program through @arcteryx Portland? 🌲

If you’re interested in improving your trail running and connecting with local mountain athletes, @mackrobertson and I will be leading 8 weeks of skills and fitness training, weekly run meet up’s and a special travel event. 🏔️🙋🏻‍♂️🎥

The training program launches soon, so get registered online! 🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️💨

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Halfway through the year.
Grateful for some space and time that was needed.
Grateful for endings that were necessary, beginnings that can hold value and the middle that I’m still writing and might always be constantly reworking.
Mostly I’m grateful for every human in this life of mine that has allowed me to show up messy, joyful, broken, imperfect and sometimes overly psyched and simultaneously scared and offered support, laughter and adventure.
I’m so inspired by you, thank you for making this time on earth shared and full of life ❤️

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Jumping back on here after a few months of radio silence. So much exciting stuff happening that is impossible to encapsulate, so here are some highlights. Lots of running and trails, surprise surprise.

2026 has been an pretty great year so far. Lots of adventure and discovery, some big dreams realized, plus a surprising amount of introspection and reminiscing about days and loved ones gone by.

Pic 2 and 10 from @ryanthrower
Pic 4 by @jamesholk

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Year 5 of the Freetrail x Daybreak Gorge Waterfalls tradition. The biggest and best edition yet.

It’s a massive team effort to put this event together and I wanted to share a few bits of gratitude before falling on my face.

First, to the runners! Thank you for entrusting us with your athletic dreams. It’s a responsibility we take seriously and we hope you went home feeling tired, fulfilled, and proud!

To the volunteers. Thanks for selflessly devoting your time and energy to help other people do amazing things. You are the backbone of Trail Culture.

To @daybreakracing. You guys are the best. We’re honored to work alongside your team of true professionals, co-creating what the event has become. A true 2+2=5 situation.

To our @runfreetrail team. I love you guys and am deeply proud to be in the trenches with you everyday.

To @acg. Thanks for helping to take Gorge to a new level while staying true to its roots. Centering the experience of every runner with care, creativity, and authenticity, while also helping us to dream bigger. Wow. Thank you are the only words I can find.

Stay tuned for updates on the 2027 edition, including dates, registration, and other details in the coming weeks.

For now, swipe to the end to read @dlbadger Gorge Waterfalls poem.

Best sport ever.

📸: @somerrunner

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Congratulations to the Men’s Top 10 – VTM 2026

🏆 Ricky Sung 🇹🇼 – 06:40:52
🥈 Vang A Tung 🇻🇳 – 06:45:33
🥉 Lo A Dao 🇻🇳 – 06:46:51
4️⃣ Philipp Secker 🇩🇪 – 07:02:54
5️⃣ Nick van den Bleeken 🇧🇪 – 07:05:33
6️⃣ Scott Pugh 🇬🇧 – 07:08:46
7️⃣ Yuta Matsuyama 🇯🇵 – 07:25:50
8️⃣ Mackenzie Robertson 🇺🇸 – 07:41:13
9️⃣ Yevhenii Bespoiasko 🇺🇦 – 08:04:59
🔟 Tran Bac 🇻🇳 – 08:08:32

Congratulations to all runners on an outstanding performance at VTM 2026!

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Chúc mừng Top 10 Nam – VTM 2026

🏆 Ricky Sung 🇹🇼 – 06:40:52
🥈 Vàng A Tủng 🇻🇳 – 06:45:33
🥉 Lò A Đao 🇻🇳 – 06:46:51
4️⃣ Philipp Secker 🇩🇪 – 07:02:54
5️⃣ Nick van den Bleeken 🇧🇪 – 07:05:33
6️⃣ Scott Pugh 🇬🇧 – 07:08:46
7️⃣ Yuta Matsuyama 🇯🇵 – 07:25:50
8️⃣ Mackenzie Robertson 🇺🇸 – 07:41:13
9️⃣ Yevhenii Bespoiasko 🇺🇦 – 08:04:59
🔟 Trần Bắc 🇻🇳 – 08:08:32

Xin chúc mừng các vận động viên với một cuộc đua đầy bản lĩnh!
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𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗡𝗔𝗠 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗡
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝗰 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘂
www.vietnamtrailmarathon.com

𝟱𝗸 | 𝟭𝟬𝗸 | 𝟮𝟭𝗸 | 𝟰𝟮𝗸 | 𝟳𝟬𝗸
𝟯𝟭 - 𝟭 - 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀
𝗩𝗠𝗠 | 𝗩𝗧𝗠 | 𝗩𝗝𝗠

#VietnamTrailMarathon
#VTM
#VietnamTrailSeries
#Topas
#AsiaTrailMaster

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One photo from each run in 2025, 159 in total, condensed into 82 seconds. I thought this project up while running on 1/1/25 and didn’t think I’d actually go through with it but here we are on 1/1/26. Pretty excited about a new goal for 2026: NO photos on runs. This one might be even harder to stick to. Happy New Year, y’all. ❤️✌🏼

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Last batch of run photos for 2025-one from each run in December. Thankful for my running buddies and the beauty we find while getting outside in our silly outfits.

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-lots of shenanigans with @omgbecky_15
-aid stations and @daybreakracing races
-finally prioritizing rest and sleep
-more quality time with the dogs
-did some cool adventures
- @neurobasecamp had an amazing year and i feel so fulfilled

learned a lot and ready for 2026!

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All time social holiday vibes at the @territoryrunco Ugly Sweater & Scavenger Hunt run. Mega bonus was my daughter @_elsaharper_ joining in the adventure! Thankful for friends, fam and fun times with community. 🎅🙌

Photo 1 from @stevenmortinson
Photo 5 from @_elsaharper_

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