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Grand Teton Post 2 - The Climb
On the morning of June 25, 2022 Christain Gruner and I set out on the adventure of a lifetime. Grand Teton National Park is on the...
marvinj87
Aug 14, 20223 min read
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Grand Teton Post 1- The Journey
On June 22nd Chris and I planned to fly to Idaho Falls, rent a car, and drive 2 hours east to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The Jackson Airport...
marvinj87
Aug 13, 20224 min read
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Getting Prepared For The Next Mountain - Grand Teton
During all the mountains I've seen in the past several years, one common thread is woven through the climbing experience. I'm unprepared....
marvinj87
Jun 28, 20222 min read
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My First 100K - The Paris Pair 100k in Paris Texas
My family and I moved to Dallas on July 1, 2021. This was shortly after I got back from Mount Saint Helens. My wife and I decided we...
marvinj87
Jun 21, 20225 min read
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My First Volcano - How I got lost on Mt Saint Helens
Last year in the middle of the pandemic I decided I needed a challenge more bold than going to the gym or working out with friends 5 days...
marvinj87
May 16, 20217 min read
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Appalachian Training Hike
After the 50 mile Ultra, It took about 2 weeks for my feet to heal, and for the limp to go away. Even once It did get better, I still...
marvinj87
May 16, 20212 min read
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My First 50 Mile Run - Lookout Mountain 50 (Post 2)
The time had come. I woke up in the morning hungry, and refreshed. I stayed at the Hampton Suites with a few friends who recommended the...
marvinj87
May 16, 20215 min read
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My first 50 Mile Run - The Lookout Mountain 50 Mile Ultra (post 1)
After a long day at work on Friday, December 18, 2020, I drove 112 miles from Atlanta to Chattanooga. Usually when I told people I was...
marvinj87
May 10, 20214 min read
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Kennesaw Mountain Trail Run - 30 Miles
In the days leading up to the Lookout Mountain 50, I tried my best to stick to a consistent training plan. Most of the races I've done in...
marvinj87
Apr 30, 20212 min read
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What does it look like to realize your full potential?
Have you ever wondered how far you can push the limits of your mind and body? Where are your limits? Does this question keep you up at...
marvinj87
Oct 26, 20201 min read
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WHY?
Let's be honest, a portion of you are only here to determine why someone would ever set a goal like this. This post is an explanation...
marvinj87
Oct 26, 20203 min read
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Fundraising for SEGL - What is SEGL anyway?
In addition to training to summit Mount Everest, I started a campaign to raise $10,000 for the School For Ethics and Global Leadership in...
marvinj87
Oct 26, 20201 min read
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