Miles & Memories

The Beach We had to Earn

Hilo Highlights Before making our way to Green Sand Beach, we stopped at Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach. I was really looking forward to seeing it, but unfortunately, there was construction going on while we were there, so we didn’t get to experience it the way I had hoped. Still, seeing an actual beach covered in… Continue reading The Beach We had to Earn

Fit-ish & Feisty, San Diego Shenanigans

Stonewall Peak: Steady Climb, Big Payoff

Stonewall Peak in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park doesn’t waste time easing you in, it starts with an incline right from the trailhead and never really lets up. Thankfully, it’s a steady uphill rather than a steep grind, which makes it perfect for rucking. You’ll feel it, but it’s the kind of climb that keeps you moving without… Continue reading Stonewall Peak: Steady Climb, Big Payoff

Fit-ish & Feisty

Our Go-To for Miles of Rucking Mayhem

If you’ve read about our rucking adventures (trail dust, urban pavement pain, and all the life questioning in between), then you know: gear matters. Like, really matters. You don’t want to be 12 miles in with a backpack that bounces like a toddler on sugar or boots that feel like medieval foot traps. So today, I’m sharing our… Continue reading Our Go-To for Miles of Rucking Mayhem

Fit-ish & Feisty

Why We Ruck: Blisters, Backaches, and a Weird Love for Suffering

Let me tell you about one of the most ridiculous things we do as a family for “fun”: RUCKING. If you’ve never heard of it, rucking is basically walking with weight on your back. You throw a few extra pounds in a backpack (aka a ruck), strap it on, and then.. you just walk. For miles. Uphill.… Continue reading Why We Ruck: Blisters, Backaches, and a Weird Love for Suffering