Home Away From Home

Unique birdhouse on my step-dad's 5 acre-backyard; Ponca City, Oklahoma.

    

 Lately I have been going back home, which is a 95-mile drive to Northern Oklahoma. Although I did take advantage of couch-surfing and home-cooked meals. Being at home is something I have missed for about 2 years. But I will tell you this, it was well worth the trip. Spending valuable time with family and childhood friends was priceless. Nothing like re-living my youth and enjoying the good ole' moments of not having to worry about anything.

                                                                                         Shed, trailer, and tractor; Ponca City, Oklahoma.

2 Mountains. 2 Days.

 Day One.

  
 Mission accomplished. I conquered Mount Scott in the middle of March. The weather was tolerable enough for a 2,464ft. boulder hopping extravaganza! 

 Day Two.

Objective completed. Conquered Elk Mountain. During the entire hiking trip, adrenaline flowed through my veins. Only for the sake of nature.

Get Outside and Run!

 What are the odds that today's weather climate is wanting to make us stay inside all day? Maybe some of us want to skip class because walking against the wind from building to building can be a bit sacrificing. Although a better way to enjoy being outside, with the weather being bipolar as it is predicted for this current week, would be to GO RUN!
 "Tis the season for a good jog!" Especially in this climate today. Once you get going, there is no stopping. It gets better and better if you don't stop. With the body generating heat while running is a great feeling with weather like this. Perhaps, it would be a better experience with the right running gear.  For starters, this is what I would suggest:

• Wear running shorts (Maybe base-layers, personal choice.)
• Sweat wick short/long-sleeve shirt
• Light wind-resistant jacket
• Headband/Ear-warmers/Beanie (Depending on tolerable wind MPH.)
• Running gloves (optional.)
• Light running shoe (Road or Trail Shoe. Depends on location.)
• Water (Various portable sources.)

Go be somebody and definitely benefit your personal health by getting outside and going for a good run around your local neighborhoods!

This link provided below is helpful for beginner runners, check it out!

http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/footwear/running-shoes/The-Best-Running-Gear-for-Beginners.html

Get Outside! No excuses..

Oh the beautiful days of Central Oklahoma are coming to a new beginning. It is the time of the year for 70-degree weather to creep in, slowly. 
Time to get outside and be somebody!  There is no reason to stay indoors on days like these. Go for a hike, rather yet, go hit up the trails at Lake Arcadia for a good mountain bike session. Do yourself and I favor and
Get Outside!

Camera : GoPro Hero 3+ 
Location : Lake Arcadia, Edmond, OK. 

Mountain Biking Kind Of Day!

"When life gives you lemons, Go mountain biking!" On Wednesday, my friend Jake and I decided to hit the trails at Lake Arcadia. Such a beautiful day it was! We managed to bike approximately 5 miles. It took us at least an hour due to us stopping to catch our breaths every non-stop mile. Before we knew it, mile 4.9 was just on the other side of the hill. 

Running In Winter Weather

Although our winter season is almost coming to an end, running throughout this cold season was amazing! Besides the fact of the chilly climate, running in the cold makes me feel somewhat better than I would be running in the dry Oklahoma heat. 

For next year, please be sure to prepare yourself for dreadful cold fronts and blizzard-like climates because it WILL be coming for us. View this link and you will be ready for Winter weather running. 

http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/bodywork/in-stride/The-Rules-of-Winter-Running.html

So, there is no excuse to NOT have the attitude and energy for a jog around the block next winter because you will be ready for it. 

Trail to the old campgrounds on the sandbar along the Arkansas River.. bringing back memories and the good ol' times of growing up in Osage County.