Trail Smarts, Easy Miles & Reset to Recenter
Hey friends!
How about this weather? One minute it’s spring, the next it’s a sauna.🥵
Here’s a quick look at what’s on my radar this week in Pennsylvania’s parks and trails, plus one-person business insights to help power your next move.
🌳 Outdoors Spotlight
👉 Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Course (Aug 1–3)
Co-hosted by the Keystone Trails Association, this immersive, hands-on training weekend in Pennsylvania's Allegheny National Forest equips participants with the skills to teach and promote Leave No Trace principles. This is KTA’s only in-person LNT course this year. For those unable to attend, online courses are available at lnt.org on an ongoing basis.
⚡ Trail & Ultra Buzz
👉 Just announced — Forbidden Run Fest (Nov 9)
Dubbed a “light” trail race, Uberendurance’s new Forbidden Run Fest will celebrate Philly's beloved Wissahickon Park with three race distances (10K, 10-miler, and 14-miler) along Forbidden Drive ― a wide, smooth 5.45-mile gravel trail, perfect for runners looking for a softer surface and scenic miles. I’m definitely eyeing this one to close out the summer season.
💡 Smart Move for Your Week
Trust the process, even when it’s slow. Progress isn’t always linear, and sometimes results take time to materialize. There will be moments when it feels like things are moving at a snail’s pace, but don’t get discouraged. Stay consistent, keep pushing forward, and trust that the effort you’re putting in now will yield results in the long run.
💭 Parting Thought
It’s okay to reset. If you feel burnt out or overwhelmed, it’s okay to take a step back. Sometimes the best thing you can do for your progress is to pause, reflect, and reset your intentions. You’ll come back with fresh energy and a clearer sense of direction.
That’s all for this one.
Make this week count ― get outdoors, chase your goals, and stay focused. If you’ve got something great to share, I’d love to hear from you!
Onward and upward,
Laura
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