2024 Tarawera Ultra Trail 50k Race Report
Because a chance to run on these gorgeous trails is worth the trip! Well hello there! After a bit of time travel (aka, crossing the...
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Run/Hike
This is a collection of posts about running- and also hiking, because I tend to do a lot of that when traveling!
Jen Bloss
- Jan 24
- 7 min
Race Review: Woodside Ramble 50k
Challenging, but at least you're distracted by a beautiful day in the woods! Woodside Ramble Vital Statistics: Location: Woodside, CA...
Jen Bloss
- Aug 27, 2023
- 7 min
Overwhelmed and obsessed: a novice backpacker prepares for the John Muir Trail
Preparing for a thru hike of the John Muir Trail as a new backpacker is overwhelming. Researching gear and skills can become an obsession!
Jen Bloss
- Aug 27, 2023
- 5 min
Beach Running in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Over time, I’ve figured out that when I’m traveling, there are only a few things I need to make me feel centered and like “myself”. The...
Jen Bloss
- Aug 27, 2023
- 6 min
What to Expect when Hiking Rucu Pichincha
originally posted February 4, 2019 Like any spontaneous traveler, I did virtually no research on Ecuador before I decided to come here...
Jen Bloss
- Jun 10, 2019
- 9 min
Climbing Cotopaxi: an Honest Tale
Because the cool photos don't tell the whole story Volcán Cotopaxi- the story behind the story Three months ago when I was in Ecuador, I...
Jen Bloss
- Jun 5, 2018
- 5 min
5 Things to Consider When Running Abroad
Because it's often quite a bit different than running at home. Happy Global Running Day! Running is one of my greatest passions, so...
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