#getoutinnature

[oldno11brandphotography]

#mcgeecreek #camping #flowers #mountains #freshair #trail #getoutinnature #canon #canon5dmarkiv #photography #photographer #sandiegophotographer #naturephotography #outdoorsphotography #landscapephotography #photos #naturephotos #nature #mothernature #landscape #adventures #instaadventures #oldno11brandphotography @oldno11brandphotography (at McGee Creek, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChqDHFCvJcp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#mcgeecreek #camping #flowers #mountains #freshair #trail #getoutinnature #canon #canon5dmarkiv #photography #photographer #sandiegophotographer #naturephotography #outdoorsphotography #landscapephotography #photos #naturephotos #nature #mothernature #landscape #adventures #instaadventures #oldno11brandphotography

[familyadventuresinnewyorkstate]

𝙒𝘼𝙏𝙀𝙍𝙁𝘼𝙇𝙇𝙎 𝙊𝙁 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙁𝙄𝙉𝙂𝙀𝙍 𝙇𝘼𝙆𝙀𝙎 Enjoy our list of the best waterfalls of the Finger Lakes, arranged by lake: https://familyadventuresinnewyorkstate.com/best-waterfalls-in-the-finger-lakes/ #waterfalls #fingerlakes #fingerlakesny #fingerlakesregion #upstatenylife #upstateny #waterfallhike #hikingaddict #chasingwaterfalls #explore #amazonfinds #getoutinnature #newyorkwaterfalls #maketimeformagic #nature #naturelover #peaceful #peacefulmindpeacefullife #tranquility https://www.instagram.com/p/CeJwc6suTik/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#waterfalls #fingerlakes #fingerlakesny #fingerlakesregion #upstatenylife #upstateny #waterfallhike #hikingaddict #chasingwaterfalls #explore #amazonfinds #getoutinnature #newyorkwaterfalls #maketimeformagic #nature #naturelover #peaceful #peacefulmindpeacefullife #tranquility

[mubal4]

Creating Moments

 It has been some time since I last put out a blog post that wasn’t a journal journey or a podcast episode. Honestly, the pull to write has been missing for several months. Time has been more demanding, and responsibilities have been increasing but I won’t use those as excuses. I just haven’t been compelled or inspired to write much lately. That is okay – the ebbs and flows of life. That changed over the last couple of days, and it is what I am sharing with you today. It is about running and training and new races coming up – but it is more about the gratitude of being able to create special moments. Many of them are free and “easy” 😊 too!

 I say “easy” somewhat sarcastically and you will get my point here shortly. This time of year, as we get into December, I reset my running clock to begin training for the Black Canyon 100k. November is typically spent recovering from the last race of the year and maintaining the base that was created throughout. As cooler temps roll in and the holidays approach, opening up some availability on weekends, it affords the opportunity to get out on those long weekend runs in prep for the February race. This Saturday was one of those chances I got to create a special moment.

 The Black Canyon 100k runs along the Black Canyon Trail which stretches 80 miles from Prescott Valley National Forest down to New River, AZ – about 20 minutes from our house. The back half of the 100k, which stretches from Black Canyon City, AZ to that finish in New River is one of my favorites, if not favorite, trails I’ve run. It is almost all single-track for the entire 25 miles and a number of great climbs and descents throughout. It provides a great day of training for the race and absolutely breathtaking views, as you can see from the pictures shared. On Saturday, I also got to run by about 30 head of cattle and two donkeys that were taking in the cool temps and abundant sunshine. Fun Fact – this trail used to serve, and still does considering 😊, as a main course for cowboys leading their cattle north out of the Phoenix area during the hot summer months, up north to the high country for colder temps and back down during this time of year. I’ve ran this stretch several times and each time I’ve seen cattle.

 Another benefit this stretch of trail provides is solitude. Throughout the 5-6 hours I was out there I went by 1 hiker and 1 other runner. I was by myself the entire way, basically. For me, these moments are very therapeutic and cleansing. It is a form of meditation and clearing out the mind. My mind tends to go towards many topics during these longer runs. Challenges I am working through, frustrations I am experiences or valleys I may be stuck in. It helps me better understand where I am and who I may need to be as I overcome the next hill (literally and figuratively sometimes 😊). Thoughts go toward my family and loved ones; happy times and plans as we dive into the holidays. There are also those moments where I just stop and soak in the beauty that is around me being grateful that I get to run in an amazing piece of landscape. It helps me simplify things while I am out there by myself with nothing to think about but everything to process!

 A big thank you to my wife who always helps me with these shenanigans. Her sacrifice in supporting me with this silliness is incredible. She wakes up early to take me to the trailhead and picks me up when I am done – sometimes, like this Saturday, she has an ice-cold beer waiting for me in the car at the finish 😊! She knows me well!!

 Sometimes during my runs, I am thinking about getting it done. You know? Going through that process to “put in the work” and get it completed. It can be work…..”training!” This past Saturday however, I caught myself saying, “soak it in because you only have a couple hours out there today” I didn’t want it to end. Even this morning, while Robin and I were walking the pupper, I made a comment of how I missed what we were able to create on Saturday. The great thing is I can do it again tomorrow, or whenever I want. That is where the gratitude and fortune sets in! I am thankful I have a body that can do it, a wife that supports me, and I playground, if you well, so close to where we live that provides endless beauty and therapeutic cleansing!

 Nature is just that and it is free! It didn’t cost me anything to go do what I did Saturday. Sure – some gas and mileage on the car (and a beer 😊) but I can also just go for a walk around my neighborhood or hit up the local trails right around the house. Nature is “freeing” and can be a cure for whatever may be pulling you away from who you must be.

  I take it for granted, a lot, and not every time out is it fun. As mentioned, it can be work. However, every time I am done, I have the feeling that I healed a bit and grown a little. Each time I am grateful for the moments that I was fortunate enough to create!

#createyourlife specialmoments BC100k BCT solitude peacefulprogress getoutinnature

[bkg3]

The Edge of Skye . . It was late, the color in the sky gone and instead of focusing on the lighthouse in front of me, I turned the camera back to land to capture this shot. The rugged edges of the Isle of Skye. Beautiful jagged rocks and land becoming one with the waves. It was unexpected, yet beautiful. . . #isleofskye #visitscotland #visitbritain #igersscotland #quiraing #lovescotland #officialisleofskye #scotlandhighlands #scottishcollective #scotland_greatshots #scottishscenery #bbcscotlandpics #ig_scotland #instascotland #uk_shooters #mycanon #canon70d #yourshot #yourbritain #scenicbritain #1ukshot #excellent_britain #photosofbritain #landscapes_of_britain #female_igers_ireland_ #scottishscenery #thisisscotland #scotlandlover #scotlandexplore #besttravelpics #getoutinnature https://instagr.am/p/CdGxRoWJEnA/

#IFTTT #Instagram

[poetsmuse13]

Beautiful green clover at the park today, with a prism drop of water still sitting upon a leaf

#nature #naturelovers #getoutinnature

[clearwatercultures]

Go out in the woods, go out. If you don't go out in the woods nothing will ever happen and your life will never begin.✨🌿✨ ✨Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype✨ Happy International Women’s Day! We hope you get out in Nature today and let your life begin! #happyinternationalwomensday #clearwaterculturesstyle #strongwomen #empoweringwomen #wildwomensisterhood #womanownedbusiness #supportingwomen #sisterhood #getoutinnature https://www.instagram.com/p/B9eqcfhhPjS/?igshid=daez4vqpzt2d

#happyinternationalwomensday #clearwaterculturesstyle #strongwomen #empoweringwomen #wildwomensisterhood #womanownedbusiness #supportingwomen #sisterhood #getoutinnature

[shantasticshine]

Sometimes the best way to wash away fear is to go on an adventure with old but new friends and chase waterfalls and explore the mountains. My work keeps me super busy most weekends. (Ok, lets be real, most days.) Some think being an artist, performer, model, influencer and lifecoach are all easy fun jobs. But really it's the opposite. It's not your normal 9-5 and you can find yourself working ALL THE TIME. (Filling orders, helping people, photoshoots, website updates, 2 am client calls, you name it) So when you get a chance to just stop an explore for a bit. It's so cleansing. I'm grateful to live in such a beautiful area that there are amazing places like this a short drive in any direction. Even more grateful to have fun people to explore with! Where is your next adventure too? Learn more about me at: www.shantasticshine.com #chasingwaterfalls #summertime #ilovethis #bluehairdontcare #thisismylife #summerlife#lovethewater #mothernature #beautifulnature #waterfall #beautiful #shineinthewoods #bethelight #goodvibes #getoutinnature https://www.instagram.com/p/BzI7Oo7gWDY/?igshid=mw0wqlrrk1ex

#chasingwaterfalls #summertime #ilovethis #bluehairdontcare #thisismylife #summerlife #lovethewater #mothernature #beautifulnature #waterfall #beautiful #shineinthewoods #bethelight #goodvibes #getoutinnature

[andreasotelostudio]

I have decided my theme of 2019 is CHANGE. 2018 was rough and I felt like a zombie throughout most of it. I don't like it, so here I am setting my intentions to change that. So far I have been apartment hunting and making arrangements to bring my new best friend Sage 🐶 home. I have a few new projects lined up already, and feeling motivated. 2019 will be filled with more time outdoors, more creative work, collaborations, and time with loved ones and just living life instead of just getting by. ❤ @joi.knows.how hosted a 3 day Challenge to help you reflect and set what you would like your 2019 to look like. I highly recommend it and give her a look! Adore her content and her vibes. #creativelifehappylife #creativeabundancetribe #creativeentrepreneur #thehappynow #selflovejourney #themeoftheyear #manifesting #goodvibesonly #liveauthentic #femaleartist #2019goals #positivenergy #beyourownboss #womenwithambition #quotesandsayings #getoutinnature (at Columbus, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsWgvG9h92V/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1u4twb8djz9dc

#creativelifehappylife #creativeabundancetribe #creativeentrepreneur #thehappynow #selflovejourney #themeoftheyear #manifesting #goodvibesonly #liveauthentic #femaleartist #2019goals #positivenergy #beyourownboss #womenwithambition #quotesandsayings #getoutinnature

[josephbrooksjewelry]

#iconic #saguaro @catalinastatepark #getoutinnature #birdwatching #desertlife #santacatalinamountains #saguarocactus @josephbrooksjewelry (at Catalina State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZTHpeSrtpH/?utm_medium=tumblr

#iconic #saguaro #getoutinnature #birdwatching #desertlife #santacatalinamountains #saguarocactus

[found-fabricated]

Beautiful evening again, scrambled over the rocks to slip in for a sea swim. Great to get in again after a few days ill with ME. #seaswim #outdoorswimming #wildswim #wildswimming #belfastlough #getinthesea #sealove #sealover #thalassophile #eveninglight #getoutdoors #getoutinnature #seaair #refresh #landscape #landscape_lovers #lovewhereyouare

#thalassophile #seaswim #seaair #outdoorswimming #wildswim #lovewhereyouare #landscape #getoutinnature #wildswimming #landscape_lovers #sealove #eveninglight #getoutdoors #refresh #belfastlough #getinthesea #sealover

[julifakiss]

My view right now. . .. ... .. . #dartmouthcommons #dartmouth #getoutside #scenery #explore #explorethemaritimes #explorenovascotia #outside #november #fall #fallseason #arounddartmouth #adventure #downtowndartmouth #eastcoast #getoutinnature #getoutandexplore #instagood #julifakisspicz #photography #naturephotography (at Dartmouth Commons) https://www.instagram.com/p/CV3S8FuJvkc/?utm_medium=tumblr

#dartmouthcommons #dartmouth #getoutside #scenery #explore #explorethemaritimes #explorenovascotia #outside #november #fall #fallseason #arounddartmouth #adventure #downtowndartmouth #eastcoast #getoutinnature #getoutandexplore #instagood #julifakisspicz #photography #naturephotography

[wildernotes]

A remarkable car park at Stockton Bury Gardens @tamsinwesthorpe. Perfect example of why form and function can easily be achieved among nature. It was a fantastic first impression. Beautiful gardens too! . #UKTourism #UKAttractions #Staycation #AmongNature #Nature #Journal #GetOutInNature (at Stockton Bury Gardens) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRgycImMPec/?utm_medium=tumblr

#uktourism #ukattractions #staycation #amongnature #nature #journal #getoutinnature

[aaerialnspires]

This was worth the walk. Got to feel the breeze from the lakes while hearing the water crash against the shore is amazingly calming. #getoutinnature #enjoylife #thankful https://www.instagram.com/p/CFUgvo-ANJT/?igshid=11abmcqp8eb1r

#getoutinnature #enjoylife #thankful

[motherofpisces3]

Chasing waterfalls!!! #hikingtrails #waterfalls #gatlinburgtn #gsmnp #mountains #getoutinnature #walkitout #lovemylife❤️ (at Rainbow Falls, Great Smoky Mountains National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC2LG5ohWs7/?igshid=1jcputohbug3x

#hikingtrails #waterfalls #gatlinburgtn #gsmnp #mountains #getoutinnature #walkitout #lovemylife❤️

[gilbertjane]

Much needed walk today. Christchurch Park is one of my favourite places and it was made even better by the sunshine and flowers. . Everything is in bloom and I could smell all types of blossom. So many squirrels and birds came out to say hi. . I even found a @missjigglepuff social distancing in a bush 😂 . 🌲🌳🌴🌱🌹🌻🌼🌷🌞 #isolationwalk #quarantinewalk #socialdistancing #ipswichparks #christchurchpark #christchurchparkipswich #getoutinnature #parkwalk #socialdistancingtogether #socialdistantwalk #keepyourdistance #flowers #getinthebush (at Christchurch Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_xfn78jcxs/?igshid=34dei9yqh3pu

#isolationwalk #quarantinewalk #socialdistancing #ipswichparks #christchurchpark #christchurchparkipswich #getoutinnature #parkwalk #socialdistancingtogether #socialdistantwalk #keepyourdistance #flowers #getinthebush

[josephbrooksjewelry]

@catalinastatepark #getoutinnature #birdwatching #desertlife #santacatalinamountains #saguarocactus @josephbrooksjewelry (at Catalina State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZTHTLbLqzl/?utm_medium=tumblr

#getoutinnature #birdwatching #desertlife #santacatalinamountains #saguarocactus