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Jamil Coury is an ultra runner, entrepreneur and filmmaker based out of Phoenix, Arizona. He is founder and CEO of Aravaipa Running, a trail and ultra events business that holds over thirty running and mountain biking events per year.
Jamil has been running ultra marathons since 2005 and his long term goal is to become a five loop finisher of the Barkley Marathons. - Zábava
You've been a solid companion in my own personal ultra adventure... totally love everything you've done for me and the ultra scene! On your next run, take a step for every comment you've ever got on this channel - those are true evidence of how you inspired us all to run further than we ever thought possible. You're the best - thanks Jamil!
I feel you man. Went from cruising at Tushars, top 10 at Plain 100 Cruel Jewel 100, setting a couple of FKT's in North Carolina and Georgia, and now I am having a hard time just walking due to a myriad of injuries. Minor identity crisis going on over here lol. I'm also glad to see I'm not alone
Totally in the same boat, let's get back at it! Completely flat here in southern Sweden though..
Hip injury in August last year and pushed through it until December. Finally saw medical professionals and started physical therapy. Been hard at work with recover for 6 weeks with no running or lower body strength training at all. I am feeling your journey. Much love brother.
Get it!
I ended 2022 with a severe hamstring injury that sidelined me for 12 weeks. After the first 10 weeks, I decided to incorporate more strength training, which helped with recovery and post-injury improvement. Unfortunately, I’m currently recovering from a lower back injury caused from falling on the ice during a run 3 weeks ago. Life has been giving me lemons, but like you, I’m using the lemons to make some AWESOME lemonade. Keep up the amazing work!
Definitely feel in the same boat. Broke a couple ribs end of August, was just getting over that when Covid finally caught up with me and took me out for a few more weeks, tried coming back from that and I had some post covid complications. Finally in mid December I was given the all clear by my cardiologist to push myself. Been taking it slow but it is awesome to see progress. Just want to be healthy for my second ultra this fall.
Starting over is always hard but I take inspiration from my brother-in-law. He has passed the five year mark with pancreatic cancer so every two weeks he gets knocked back to zero and then has 10 to 11 days to build himself back up. This is going from being difficult to walk a mile to being able to run eight to 10. He is on his 91st round of doing this now. Hopefully others can take some inspiration from him too. I would like to get him out your way to volunteer at Jackass Junction or maybe one of the stations on the Cocodona 250.
I just had our sixth baby. That means 6 times of “restoking the fire”! I love your channel. Slow and steady with tons of patience. Stay strong!
Running over the years is like an ultra race in some ways, with up and downs. So after a low point you are on the way to reach a good point again. Go on Jamil...cheers from Spain.
You’re definitely not alone! I’m new to the sport and injured myself towards the end of last season. Doing PT and easing back into running very slowly, it’s a bruise to the ego but I know I’m doing my future self a favor!
Jamie, you're not alone. The balance that sustains a perfect physical form is so delicate that is almost invisible. When everything's in order, in place (your family, your job, your finance, your health, YOU) then ir super easy to carry on with trainings and long runs and so. But when one of this things starts weighin' more than the others.. well that's the moment the energy needs to be refocused. And because is a necessary process we don't hessitate and don't feel a single thing. But the other elements become lighter and lighter and lighter. And so, you start spending less time doing the other things and more trying to level this one up. Time goes by and you realize: "oh s@#]t! it's been twelve weeks".
I'm right where you are right now, and let me tell you (and I think you must have already figured this out yourself) it has it's own magic bro.
Big hug from Argetina, Worm!!!
It is very motivational to me as I struggle with time commitments and injury to see a machine/a leader showing us he's also human. Thanks for sharing and lets get out there and restart the fires!!
First week back at it myself man. Don't worry, you got this! Remember, it's a privilege to move our body and enjoy the outdoors.
we've all been there, Jamil! You'll be back in no time. I'm looking forward to see you progress in your videos. The best of luck mate!
I’m there too. Was in a boot for 4 weeks and didn’t run a week before that, so just now getting back to it. Going slow, building the base back up, wishing for the days when a 4 mile run felt easy. Love watching your channel. Wishing you well.
In your boat! Going out Right now for a sloooooooooow run. Best wishes to all from Germany 😊
100% in the same boat. Thank you for being open and honest, it can feel like you are the only one struggling to just get back at it.
Jamil, I'm trying to get back into the swing of it after winter hybernation here in Iowa. (BRR). I came back to your channel for some motivation to find out, at least at the time of this video, you were in the same boat! I found that comforting. I'm excited to see some more videos from you this season and always look forward to your stuff. Thanks!
Pie is home 🖤🙌🏽 Thank you for being you. I've seen you on the trail a few times, but I keep to myself, but you inspire me to be a better me all around. Thank you for being you and choosing to share your light with the rest of us. Hopefully I'll get to see you at the Black Canyon Ultras. I will be doing my first ultra race with the 60k.
Injured and rebuilding. Have had a few weeks off and today is my first day back running. My home peak is granite mountain in Prescott, AZ. The north side is lesser known, but better.
Man, I hear you loud and clear. I had an accident at work in December and broke my back in 3 places. Waiting to have discs replaced April. I would give anything to go hit the trails for a few hours right now. With any luck, I will be able to run again next year.
Definitely understand and appreciate taking some time off... and then working on getting back at it. Now on week 3 of my own return-to-running plan. Sore legs, but a full heart. I'm sure it'll be worth learning to love the sport again.
As a relatively new Washingtonian, haven't found my new "home" mountain, but loving Capitol Forest and it's amazing trail system. Totally would encourage our desert rat friends to come run with us in the mist and mud!
I was sick all January with covid and then the flu. Totally wrecked my endurance and all my training. I'll be right there with you.
Same same! Took off 7ish weeks and just making my way back. Kinda weird to not have my 2023 race lineup waiting for me but in this mode of let me train for a bit and see where I’m at. Also, yay for mentioning Grandure here in SLC! Woot! 🙌🏼
My last ultra was 10/22. Cancelled my 01/23 race because I was so uninspired. I’ve been riding my bicycles a lot lately to switch it up. I’m also glad I’m not alone in taking a break from running. Obviously watching your video is giving me that spark again. God speed.
Buddy. Makes me so happy to see you back. I’ve looked up to you from the beginning. First as a runner, then as a content creator, and now as a race director/community builder. I’ve followed a similar path and let the latter take over. Now, like you, I have found that motivation again and am building back up. I hope to meet you someday, we have a few mutual friends in Jodi Isnor, Pat Caron, and Jeremy Doherty.
I’m definitely in the same boat. Looking back to where I was last year versus today is sickening. I actually just kicked your videos on because I would always put them on and run on the treadmill last year and today was the first day I put on running shoes since last October so as I stepped onto the treadmill I put on your content. Cheers to getting back to being better!
Welcome back. I can certainly relate. My miles and motivation crashed. This past year has been hectic and find that motivation has been extremely hard. Looking forward to your motivation to inspire me.
Coming off a 9-ish week 'very low intensity' period after I somehow aggravated my Achilles Tendon one morning. After literally 2 plus years of running 365 days/year, I guess my 67-year-old body sent me a 'loud message' to take a short break. Getting back slowly towards a daily run routine, probably by March. No rush, slow and easy with lots of isometrics, core strength routines, and elliptical plus treadmill now underway till it's time to hit some outdoor trails.
I echo the words of many by saying you've motivated me on my ultra journey. I'm just getting back to running following an ankle injury at a 50 miler which required complete ankle reconstruction and tendon transplant 2 years ago. I live in the English fells and have just been given the go ahead to start fell running again - sounds daft but I'm really having to push hard with motivation by remembering the absolute joy I get from the physical exhaustion running in the hills. Very hard for you but beneficial for me seeing you building yourself back up and doing the same myself.
You’re literally my favorite content creator and I’m sure I’m not the only one. The way you do your content is so perfect as far as what i want to see. Glad to see you back!
Wow, thank you!
No shame dude. I’ve signed up for my first marathon, due in 9 weeks. I’ve been sick for the past two weeks and I’m dreading lacing up the running shoes again. Though I know it’s going to be hard, I know the feeling after each run and after that marathon will be worth it. I’ve watched your channel for a while, and you’ve always inspired me to run and hike beautiful places. I know you can’t watch MY epic series on the Hardrock 100 (because I don’t have one), but seek inspiration in the fact that you’ve helped others to run and enjoy the sport you love. Really hope you read this, and enjoy the run.
Dreamy draw is pretty epic, that's where I grew up! I have scrabbled all over those trails. Best to you, enjoy the stoke 🔥
👊👊👊👊 I am taking a break right now after a very stressful work situation and taking care of aging parent. You will be back stronger than ever - just be easy on yourself ❤
Ran my first 50M in 2022…in an effort to get moving again I went out on my bike and crashed, severely broke my clavicle. 8 months later it never healed. Still pushing. I too am starting from scratch.
Thanks for all you do.
Ps. Home peak - multiples on Golden, CO
same boat... this was so encouraging, Jamil. Thank you for everything you share (gorgeous place to explore!) My home peaks are our local table mountains near the Sierra Nevadas, in central California. The elevation is 1k-1.5k'; rolling gain can be up to 15k' if you are out there long enough. When I can, I venture up to SNP for the Lakes Trails, Alta Peak, etc, which are about 9-12 miles and 2-4k' gain, depending upon the trail. If I plan to go higher than 10k', I backpack and make it a weekend thing to avoid altitude sickness. Peace.
I can relate to exactly how you feel. I to am only barely doing any running and have been that way for several months. .
It is nice to hear that one of the runners I have always looked up to in the sport isn't afraid to publicly say they also exp the highest, lows, and difficult times. I will try to restart my journey with you Jamil.
I was in PHX in October for a wedding and we stayed in the S Biltmore area (I think). I saw what turned out to be Piestewa peak and ran towards it. I was stoked to find all the trails, and went back 3 days in a row to climb it and explore some of the other trails around it. If I lived in PHX, it would definitely be my homebase.
After racing for most of the '00s and 10's, I ended up having double hip resurfacing surgery and haven't really done much of anything long-trail wise since 2012 or 13. This might be my year for a come back. Good luck with yours!
Definitely in the same spot, snowier than normal year here in CO making the trails a mess, plus a little burn-out on running in general perhaps from having running being all encompassing in my life. Keep at it Jamil!
Welcome back, running community isn't the same without you!
Since I first discovered the steep life I really got in to trail running - I’ve had a about 2 years of laggy motivation after a great 2017,18,19 and 20…. I always found motivation through this channel but maybe hitting 50 and my mum dying in 2021 I only now feel ready to get after it again. Seeing jam jam gearing up again is really good and I hope you smash it this year. I signed up for a 100 miler which is a massive challenge as I did a 50 mile in 2018. 😅 but big goals need big kahunas so it’s time to get going. Looking forward to following your new journey Jamil and wish you all the best 🎉 let’s gooooooo….. 🐐
Just to say I got out and ran Saturday and Sunday, so I have officially picked myself up again 👍🏃🙏🐐
Good to see you back at it. I've had a bit of a break from doing so many miles, personal reasons, over the past 7 or 8 months. Now i'm starting to build it all back up and the effort required is real. You are not alone!!
Variety my friend!! I've lived and run in bad areas: flat, boring, zero elevation, with no trail systems. The bridge over the Intercoastal waterway was the largest hill. So hard to stay motivated in that environment. Life is too short. I now live in Colorado and can hike the 14'ers or run a gillion miles of trails. Everyday can be an adventure. Last weekend I did the Mile High Stair Climb in the tallest building in Colorado. Had a great time. I'm doing research on the Funicular's of the early 1900's and have run the Famous Manitou Incline and the funicular path, scar, up Lookout Mt. in knee deep snow. Had a blast! Variety!! Do a trail or a race you haven't done. Backpack. Climb a new mountain. Do fartlek in the aspens. Stop and count the deer. Hunt for geodes. Sit in a cold mountain stream. Learn the names of the wildflowers. Run into the twilight of your life.
Same boat!! You’re definitely not alone, Jamil. Struggling with finding the drive and desire I used to have while accepting that my mindset has changed, my body has changed and that, in the end, it’s still all ok. We all deserve some grace. You got this!!
Since doing 100 miler six months ago I really struggle to build up milage again, partly because of job and other committments. SO MUCH in the same boat. This is so relatable and motivating, much needed. Thanks so much. I live in London and the local hill (Parliament hill) is only 98m high - but the view of the city is fantastic.
You’re definitely not alone in this. A couple minor injuries set me off track a couple years ago. Then as I was finally getting my head back in the game, I broke my foot and had to have surgery. Coming out the other side of that situation is the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I’m encouraged knowing I’m not the only person who struggles with this.
As for the “home mountain” question: I moved from Chattanooga, TN to Nashville five years ago. Chattanooga has Lookout Mountain (among other mountains/ridges, but Lookout is the crown jewel of the city), and Nashville has a lot of hills but, no mountains. This topic has been on my mind as I struggle with my own motivation to run. When I lived in Chattanooga, Lookout was my sanctuary. When I struggled to find excitement in daily life, I would escape to the trails. If road running got boring, I’d run on the trails. I spent so much time on that mountain sorting out the kinks in my life, and now I realize just how important that sanctuary was. What I would do to be able to retreat to those mountain trails again…
What was your recovery timeline from a broken foot? I'm 4.5 months out from a broken ankle.
I’m there right now man. Trying to get the groove back. Today was my first back to back days of running in awhile. Keep at it!
Keep on pushing yourself and finding your passion(s) Jamil!! 👊
I was like that in mid-december last year.
Then I intentionally signed up for a lot of races in 2023.
27 races !!!
And then I just started short and slow and trying to build consistency.
Finding the fun is key, but I need the "threat" of an upcomming race, to motivate me on those days where internal motivation is missing.
Funny story, I met you and your brother in maybe 2009 or 2010? My friend Pauline invited me out for Zane Grey and we didn't have anywhere to stay. I think yall either crashed with us or we crashed with yall, but what I do remember for sure was your brother squeezing orange juice because he was racing on like fruit or something. It was the craziest thing and I remember him still absolutely crushing me!! Anyways, posting cause I too struggled with that motivation on and off. I'm finally back to my first love cycling and don't struggle with that motivation as much as I did with ultra running. You're producing good content, keep it up!!
Hey Jamil, welcome back!... After a 2 months break I'm back to training as well here in Tucson. It's tough but it's getting there. Lots on the menu for 2023, so see you around!... :-)
Thank you!
Good to see you back out, and into it. I just pulled the giant brake lever on year round trail running and mountain biking, and literally a 10yr, pretty hard core running fitness journey, so that I could have my bowed legs repaired. I'm 59 and have had them since birth. Learned via X-rays last year (June '22) that my inner knee joint areas are paper thin, if not bone-on-bone, and it's because the bow in the legs channels the forces of standing/walking/running/sports through the inner area of the knee, instead of evenly across the entire width of the knee. I decided that I would literally take a year off from life....work, training, biking, literally everything.....and be home bound for months at a time, and on crutches, in order to have a pair of High Tibial Osteotomies. Just had my right leg done on Jan. 23rd. If healing goes well, I can have the left leg done in Mar/Apr. I stopped running with a 10th R2R in Oct. and a gnarly FKT route on Thanksgiving day, and then started training hard on the mtb, in order to get myself in literal "race shape" all the way up to about 2 days before the surgery. I wanted to build a large fitness base, and I wanted to be strong enough to be able to use crutches really well, from the very start. I'm doing a video series about it: czcams.com/video/SDhvUzSehdU/video.html Just received a bunch of images from the surgery, so it's time to do Part 2 and show what's been done. Gonna be a rough year. Hoping for a huge payoff.
Hi from Cornwall in the UK. I just completed a 50 mile ultra last weekend (ARC of Attrition 50) at the age of 60. My nearest peak is only 1378ft with a great name - Brown Willy. There is an 8 mile out and back race up it on New Year's Day as a fundraiser for Cornwall Search and Rescue. It is one of the wettest bog-fests around! Best wishes for 2023 and getting your legs back.
Yeah I have also been out of it. I moved away from CO six months ago.. back in CO to get back into it . Had a bad ankle but 💯 better . Feeel your pain and I’m with you all the way
Jamil, so good to hear you are back at it, good luck to you. I entered a time of discouragement as I have aged and am now very slow. So I did a pivot, my goal now is short runs with as much speed work as I can do, just to get myself out of the doldrums. I also hit the weights on the regular. I did a 6 hour event in October where I actually kept up with some runners 30 years younger that me, so that bit of an ego shot helps keep me going. But 50Ks, probably done with those, I just can't hit the cutoffs. Gotta work with what I've got and be thankful I am still out there.
I totally understand where you are right now. I have been in a running slump too since about September of last year. Getting back at it in January felt good. I struggled with some DNF’s at a couple attempts at 100 miles and needed a break. It was more mental than physical, which can be harder I think. But excited to be back at it now. My wife has been great and we are both setting big goals for this year. Seeing her and helping her prepare for her first 50k has been great motivation. Here’s to a great 2023! Thank you for the inspiration and for being honest. It is hard sometimes but you are not alone!
Same boat, bro. Not alone! Trying to scrounge up motivation for an Ultra build. This video helped. Keep it going!
Have totally been there before, and can absolutely relate! Welcome back!!! For 2023 races, definitely check out the Jigger Johnson 100 miler in the White Mountains of NH...so rad!
The fourth was Mount Tamalpais! Great video, J
Definitely the same boat. Also need to come down from the Snowy Grandeur and climb Piestewa again - great little mountain! Fantastic weather for running.
That's actually funny timing... I am 100% EXACTLY in the same boat! I ran R2R2R at the beginning of October last year and it was just a very big year of running in general with a 50-miler, a 100-miler and then R2R2R. I was so tired of running after the Grand Canyon that I figured I am just going to take a little bit of time off. And then that little bit of time turned into a little bit more! Haha... Now, I am slowly trying to get back into the groove, too! I want to get out running at least 3 times a week for now, but then I still don't quite feel like running yet, so I just go hike up a mountain. At least I'm out there! It's not always the easiest to find the way back. Plus I also don't want to force myself too much and end up losing the fun it it all together!
The New Sedona race sounds grand, great to see you back...good luck and keep the training going,
So good to see you back. We love you, we miss you, we need you. You motivated thousqnds of people including me. Please keep posting filming yours journey.
Our homepeak here in Dénia, Spain is called "Montgó" and it's a pretty picturesque mountain of similar height as Piestawa (753m) and we can do around 25k/2000m+ without repeating much, I think, but it easily connects to a ton of other local trail systems in the reagion (the 450km long GR330 starts right here for example). Jamil, If you ever want to try it out, feel free to drop by any time, you have a place to crash in our house :)
As far as building up from scratch, I'm also doing that right now, after I stopped running regularly when our first kid came 3.5 years ago. We ran on and off (the second kid didn't make it easier 😅) but only now start to get back into the swing of things. My wife is registered for OCC in Chamonix and does already a bunch of local races here, and I'm thinking of doing "Els Bastions" in Catalonia in May. We'll see if that works out 🤞
Great share of a great start to a day! Excited for Sedona Canyons 125! This year I’m focused on putting it all together as well! Let’s put in the work and see the results. Good luck, Jamil.
Those intro music feels...
I feel your pain when it comes to starting over, Jam. I've had a hell of a time getting back into a rhythm since my last Ultra in October. I've finally developed some normalcy by doing Telegraph Pass repeats down at South Mountain.
Great to see you back on the trail. I am back starting from scratch myself. Thanks for the motivation always
Good luck!
Had a menisectomy 2 years ago just before I moved to the tropics. Didn't know if I'd be able to run again. Getting that first bit of aerobic capacity back is so much harder than you expect but one day you get home and realise 'hey I wasn't thinking about how impossibly hard that was the whole time'. Slowly rehabbed and worked back up to about 30-40K a week consistently. It's hard to train and stay motivated there with the heat and humidity plus the complete lack of events.
Recently got the opportunity to spend 6 months away somewhere with a more permissive climate. Worked up to 60K a week and I'm running a marathon next weekend aiming for 3:10.
Took about 3-4 weeks before I really started to feel the training and volume kicking in and moving my paces upwards and heartrate down. Stick with it and keep slogging.
He's back! Also Mt LeConte in the Smokies would be my home peak, but I'm still closer to Frozen Head...And what about doing the Bighorn 100 in place of Hardrock or Western States assuming you can still get in?
Same boat every winter here in Minnesota. Only can do so many miles on the treadmill.Can’t wait to get to Arizona at the end of the month.
In the same boat my friend. Slow and steady
I'm in the same boat...it'll be fun to watch you get back to it!
I so needed this to get my fire lit. it feels a little better see that others are in the same mindset. Some nagging injuries but more excuses have kept me off the trails. That won't work for me to finish even one of myTriple Crown races. I'm off early in the am for sure. I will see you you at Cocodona doing a night sweep and helping the battered runners at Mr Elden. Oh, and let me know if you need more furniture for your office.
You're one of my favorite content creators, and your videos really have inspired me to get back into and stick with running, hiking and hitting the trails more often. I hope you find what you need to stay motivated and enjoy yourself out there.
Thanks so much!
So happy to see you posted a video :) Welcome back!
You a legend bro, great job getting back on track! Awesome man.
I'm right there with you, my brother. One step at a time. Life is wild: KEEP GOING!
Right there with you Jamil! Back to training myself just this week after not running since October. DNF'd my final race of last year and motivation dipped hard after that. A work mate drafted me in to a trail running/mountain bike relay race in March so I have that ahead of me to start up training again. Only 20 miles so it shouldn't be too rough! Was down in Phoenix last week visiting my folks shortly on the way through to the rest of a vacation. Didn't get a chance to run, but it was surreal to see the mountains I've watched you run on following RSGH all these years. Will be back down to do an Aravaipa event one day!
JamJam so good to see you again!! Lots of love for your endeavors, we all as runners go through dark times, keep your chin up and don’t give up!!
Welcome back! I’m sure you will get back to fitness quickly…your videos have been inspiring!
Jamil - so cool to see this, was great meeting you in person - stoked I made the cut. Your content is the best; my favorite thing to watch at the end of the day. You are doing great things, on and off the trail. Glad to see you're back at it. Hope our running paths cross again.
Awesome! Hope to see you out on the trails sometime. Sedona 125 sounds absolutely awesome. 2024 goals right there
Welcome back. I missed your running videos. Good luck on your running. 😁
Getting out of a low motivation spell, it took me 2 years and change. Bike crash, then pandemic, then another crash, I just lost motivation. Decided to get back to my roots. No racing, no training, just go out there and have fun. Eventually I got my fitness and motivation back. Sometimes we tend to forget that we do this because it’s fun, we get lost in the training and racing aspect of it all.
Welcome back to the trails Jamil. Wee missed you!
I'm in the same boat. Lived in WY for 8 years and was running 40 miles a week. Then moved to coastal GA for 3 years and hated it. Stopped running to let my feet heal and just never got back at it. Now I'm in Albuquerque, and love it. So many mountains that are so close, especially the Sandias. Doing the same thing as you... Getting some slow climbs in to get my muscle back and getting vert. Will slowly work mileage up, but being 45, I have to keep the progress slow and steady.
It is good to see you again.
Since you kindly asked, here in Michigan the motivation is there but the plantar faciitus has put me down hard. Have not ran in three weeks just trying to iron out this foot, painful process and is not recommendation to get PF....... No peaks here, but destination for a view is the Saginaw Bay which is connected to Lake Huron, most runs lead to the Bay and it is our peak if you will. Elevation is not something that is easily attainable...... Glad to see another great vid from ya man, you are the best around!!!! Get after it!
I'm in the same boat. I'm signed up for the Dam Yeti 50 so I'm getting in gear. I'm just not digging this cold, wet Appalachian weather. The most notable peak near me is Pinnacle Rock. The trails are so-so there and I rarely run them. I prefer driving up to the New River Gorge for my longer trail runs. Much nicer trails there.
I ride mountain bike having the best spring when I broke my hand March 5! Been fasting, doing KETO, 0 carb and hitting the gym and slowly getting better. Chomping at the bit to get back on the bike, I’ll start riding on the flat pavement next week.
Glad to see another video come out! I'm like 3-4 weeks back into light training after taking some time off following R2R2R back in early December. Big race goal this year will be Tushars Mountain Runs 100K!
Glad to see you back. Got selected for Leadville and felt like Zero running luckily I got a coach and that took the burden of figuring out what to do next off my shoulders. So excited to see you back have a great year.
I'm with you on this one bro. I think I've averaged less than 10 miles a week. Ebbs and flows. Just had my first baby last year. She's 8 months tomorrow. There are seasons in life.
I am in exactly the same place you're talking about Jamil! I have been so busy with my kids activities with their sports that it is just so hard to find time anymore. But I have made new goals as well and I am going to get back on schedule again. Training again as well.
Jamil, same boat brother. After deployment, it was just hard to find motivation and get into a good routine. Slowly getting back by planning smaller runs throughout the week. YOU MOTIVATE ME!! 🤠
We have a great network of trails on various mountains here in northern Spain. Jaizkibel offers miles and miles of mountain trails. I enjoy this mountain several times a week and never get bored.
Home peak: Center Point Knob on the AT. 1.36 miles and 577 feet. Not a huge peak or even a peak. It's a knob but it's fun. Keep it up Jam Jam!
Hello from Macedonia.
I live in Skopje ,so our local peak is Krstovar at mt. Vodno.
It is 1066 meters or 3500 feet,from the bottom of the mountain to the peak it has 800 meters or 2600 feet and around 4 kilometers or 2.5 miles if you go the shortest trail.
It is very beautiful and the start of the trails is only 1 mile away from the city center.
Best regards man
You got this. I stopped all running for 2 years and gained 55 pounds. It's way harder to runs trails at 255 but getting it done every day and losing weight, 10 mile race on sat 🤘
Every great journey starts with that one first step.
Good on ya, getting back into it is super hard but it’s worth the journey. Keep at it!