Archive - Views and Vibes

Rain or Shine, the Race Must Go On: An Alaskan Half Marathon

My experience at the 2026 Skinny Raven Half Marathon in Anchorage, Alaska - July 2026

16 hrs ago • Jo✌🏾Views and Vibes

Mountain Trail Run to See Our Lady of the Rockies

Our Lady of the Rockies to Maud S. Canyon with a CDT Connector, gaining 2500’ in elevation over 13.5 miles

Jul 17 • Jo✌🏾Views and Vibes

"Can I Post This Photo of You?"

Why don't we ask kids before posting their pictures on the internet?

Jul 12 • Jo✌🏾Views and Vibes

12 in 12 Roster

The final race line up for my personal challenge of running 12 half marathons in a year

Jul 9 • Jo✌🏾Views and Vibes

How Many Races Is Too Many Races?

The origin story of my audacious goal of a half marathon a month for 12 consecutive months

Jul 8 • Jo✌🏾Views and Vibes

May 2026

Late Night Visits From My Discontentment

It’s 11:03 pm and my house is totally silent.

May 13 • Jo✌🏾Views and Vibes

Why Does Substack Feel More Freeing Than Instagram?

I’ve been trying to figure out what about Substack has felt so freeing to me.

May 12 • Jo✌🏾Views and Vibes

April 2026

Learning to Fuel Long Runs: From Zombie to Sha’Carri

Learning to fuel on long runs

Apr 15 • Jo✌🏾Views and Vibes

First Quarter Wins

Apr 8 • Jo✌🏾Views and Vibes

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