03

January

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 Creating Our Future

Reflecting back on 2016 so many exciting, notable and moving memories come to mind. As I look forward to another fulfilling year I ask  the question—what do I wish to create in 2017? The long awaited Crossing Bhutan was premiered at Santa Barbara International Film Festival to a standing ovation for Ben Henretig, as well as several others festivals last year and I am now thrilled to share it with those in my hometown on January 27th—join us! My newest book, Dirty Inspirations, came out with a poignant and exciting book signing at my favorite, Book Shop Santa Cruz. I then took the book on my 8th trip to Bhutan, while once again supporting the Bhutan Olympic Committee in producing the 3rd Annual Bhutan International […]

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Category: Adventure

27

April

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Science of Ultra Podcast Interview – All About Possibility

While on my last venture in Bhutan I had the pleasure of chatting with Shawn Bearden of Science of Ultra Podcast. We talk about possibility, joy, adventure and the natural tendency of humans to go after big adventure, all woven within the pages of Dirty Inspirations: Lessons From the Trenches of Extreme Endurance Sports. Shawn was a thoughtful interviewer and I want to thank him for all the work he puts toward a top notch podcast. Enjoy!

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Category: Adventure

20

April

4

The Good News About Getting Out of Shape

A month in Bhutan with no bike, a running injury and a lot of excuses, left me back in CA in the worst shape that I can remember. Even if I am not training for an event or big (or small) adventure, I always train—for life. I enjoy swimming, biking, running, hiking, strength training and yoga while mixing in a couple other activities as desired. My body likes to cross train and even after all these years, I thrive on my activity time each day. So though I’m approaching 55, I haven’t known what it feels like to be in my 50’s and be totally out of shape. Now I know that it really really sucks. What I have known […]

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Category: Adventure/Reflection

24

February

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Know Yourself

Just did a, very enjoyable, 4:30 AM (Bhutan time) podcast interview for Science of Ultra Podcast about Dirty Inspirations and one particular moment popped out (I’ll let you know when the interview is live). Shawn asked me if there was one overarching aspect that I’ve learned in all my years of endurance racing that has served me the most and that I can share with other ultra athletes (and that happens to speak to everyone!) My response: Know yourself. Know your strengths, be honest about your challenges, admit, accept and work with, your shortcomings. Know your mind and how to train it, know your physical needs, and define what your intensions are at the start line of every race. Ask […]

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Category: Bhutan

25

January

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Adventure Sports Podcast Interview for Dirty Inspirations (and more!)

In my podcast interview with Adventure Sports Podcast we talk about, not only, my new book, Dirty Inspirations, but how I came to doing all the events and adventures showcased in the book. Huge thanks to Curt at Adventure Sports Podcast for pulling out some intriguing conversation through his questions and interaction. Get a feel for me, my new book and a brief tap into the mind of an endurance athlete in this podcast! Enjoy. Terri  

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Category: Adventure

20

January

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Dirty Inspirations—Teaser #2—Afraid of Fear

NOTE: Leading into my book launch on January 26th, I thought it would be fun to post a few chapter ‘teasers’ to give you a tiny taste whats in store for you. I’ll chat more on how and why this all came about at my book launch and signing at Bookshop Santa Cruz, Feb. 3rd at 7:00 PM. You can pre-order the book at this link. See you then! In the meantime… enjoy… From: #2 Afraid of Fear The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek. —Joseph Campbell “In the crisp predawn sky, the air was as still as a coiled snake, ready to strike. The only audible sound was the constructive whoosh of our five paddle blades simultaneously […]

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Category: Adventure