Jess Fellows 

I’ve heard it’s all in the journey, not the destination, right Emerson? 

 

Having always been 'sporty' but never exceptional in any single pursuit, I've come to appreciate the brilliance in the simplicity of long-distance endeavors. They don't demand extraordinary talent or speed - just the commitment to keep moving forward; step by step, pedal by pedal, stroke by stroke.

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The true test lies in the distance. It's where character is shaped and revealed. To be intimate with the land and its inhabitants, to face the elements head-on, and to observe what each new moment brings. It's about slowing down enough to truly see the world in all its magnificence, to notice the details so often missed in the rush of life. A moving meditation. 

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Navigating unfamiliar terrain and learning along the way - for me, this is where the sense of freedom and resilience is found. It's a hunger to experience extremes and to witness oneself in every state. Trusting in the process, one tiny step at a time and remembering the bigger picture will take care of itself.