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Part 2 of 30 bucketlist summer adventures - You mu

Part 2 of 30 bucketlist summer adventures - You must put this best picnic spot in Vancouver on your list for this summer 😍
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But first follow @ajourneyinspired to see what location we’ll share next in this series!!
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It’s simple but the girls will get it 😉

Send this spot to your adventure buddy to ask them on a dinner date!! 💖⬇️

📍Top of Cypress Mountain ski lift, West Vancouver, BC, Canada

(and DM me for the exact hiking trail on @alltrails!)

Would you eat dinner here?
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#adventurepeople #mountaintherapy #explorebclocal #hikemoreworryless

Tips below ⬇️ You know what the Norwegians say

Tips below ⬇️ You know what the Norwegians say 😉“there is no bad weather, only bad clothes!”
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But first - if you found us through reels, follow @ajourneyinspired for more hiking tips and inspiration!!✨
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Send our rainy day hiking tips to your adventure buddy to remind them April showers shouldn’t prevent you from getting outside! 🌸🌦️⤵️

1️⃣ GARBAGE BAG - always keep at least one trash bag in your hiking pack. It’s the most handy thing that can keep you dry in a rain storm, serving as a poncho, a dry bag inside your backpack, and a rain cover. This is our favourite hack because it’s both budget friendly and practical!

2️⃣ DURABLE RAIN JACKET WITH PIT ZIPS - wear a waterproof (not water resistant) jacket. Ensure it has pit zips for ventilation because sweat trapped inside the jacket could make your clothes wet and you will feel colder.

3️⃣ GAITERS AND WATERPROOF SHOES - some people prefer non waterproof shoes because they drain better. However when it’s raining, your feet won’t dry once they get wet so it’s best to use waterproof shoes to avoid blistering. Gaiters further help prevent water from flowing into your shoes.

4️⃣ AVOID COTTON & Wear quick dry clothing - cotton loses its insulating properties when wet. Stick with synthetics and wool.

5️⃣ CHOOSE THE RIGHT TRAIL - when it rains, you probably won’t see views anyway. Don’t climb up a mountain during a lightning storm - if you feel static on your hair, get down! The best hikes during rainfall are waterfall hikes when the water flows more!

6️⃣ CAUTIOUSLY CROSS STREAMS - always unbuckle your backpack waist strap when doing river crossings to avoid being drowned by the backpack if you accidentally fall in.

Do you hike in any weather or do you only go out when it’s sunny?
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Waterproof gear I’m using in this clip:
🧥@blackdiamond Stormline Stretch Rain Shell
🎒@matadorequipment Freerain28 waterproof packable backpack
🥾@salomon speedcross 6 GTX
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#adventurepeople #travelcreator #hikemoreworryless #mountainhikers #outsideisbetter

Are you really living if you don’t spend your fr

Are you really living if you don’t spend your free time in the mountains?

Sunrise from this backcountry hut will forever live rent free in my mind 🥹

(DM me for the location)

Send this to someone you’d like to stay here with 💖
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If you’re new here, hi we’re @ajourneyinspired! We share about off the beaten path adventures like this stunning trek. Follow for more adventure inspo for your summer!!

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Part 3 - Our car got hit on the way to run club an

Part 3 - Our car got hit on the way to run club and that kind of sums up the week 😂

But instead of scrapping the run, we showed up anyway and ended up having one of the most fun training weeks so far.

While this was only week 2 of officially starting training for one of the toughest 50k races in Canada, we’ve been road running consistently for a couple years. Naturally it can get monotonous, especially when you’re so busy with life and running is just another thing on the to do list.

And when people ask, how do you ALWAYS enjoy running? The answer is, we don’t 😅

At some point you’ll realize it’s not about pushing harder, but it’s about making your brain stronger. And what it takes is pressing reset on your brain. There’s actually a term for that called “pattern interrupt”, where small changes in routine help you enjoy the process and find that spark again ✨

Here’s what we did and some ideas for you to switch things up and make running feel fun:
1️⃣We ran with friends at a new run club (s/o to @Alo) because running is way more fun when it’s social

Ps. If you’re looking for a run club to join in Vancouver there are tons! check out www.runclubs.ca/vancouver

2️⃣We changed our route and turned a dinner invite into a destination run with an ice cream stop on the way (instead of commuting in a car, try “runmuting” this week!)

3️⃣Finally started seeing our friend and new sports nutritionist @sandrakilmartin @nosweatnutrition and started taking fueling more seriously (carbs are your friend)!

4️⃣ We mixed in hiking, it counts as cross training! That’s in addition to our strength sessions.

It wasn’t our biggest mileage week, but it reminded us that discipline doesn’t always mean grinding. It can also mean reworking the routine so you can keep showing up.

And honestly putting ourselves out here and sharing our weekly diary is kind of
vulnerable but if it’s relatable and can even help one person, then this will all be worth it!

What’s one small change you’re making to keep things fun this week?

Follow us for more running tips, and stay tuned for next week’s adventure!

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