From My Doorstep
Joe Grant concludes his “From My Doorstep” column on iRunFar.
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Joe Grant
Joe Grant frequently adventures in wild places, both close to home (a frequently changing location) and very far afield. He inspires others by sharing his words and images that beautifully capture the intersection of the wilds, movement, and the individual at Alpine Works.
The Fountain Drum
Joe Grant writes about Kyle Richardson’s relationship with scrambling Colorado’s Flatirons.
The Right Ingredients
Joe Grant writes about the recipe needed to successfully put on a weekend of local trail races.
W.U.R.L. on a Whim
An essay about Joe Grant and Kyle Richardson’s completion of the Wasatch Ultimate Linkup (WURL) in Utah.
Independence Pass, July 4th
Joe Grant looks back on his 1995 visit to Colorado’s Independence Pass and its influence on him today.
Running Resistance
Joe Grant writes about running as resistance to the systems which created our current environmental crisis.
The Best Day of My Life
Joe Grant reminds us to look for beauty even amidst the madness of day-to-day life.
Birds, Cats, and Dogs
Joe Grant writes about how time in nature can restore his sense of equilibrium and calm.
Too Great for our Footsteps
Joe Grant writes about wolves as natural parts of many wild ecosystems and the feelings this engenders in humans.
The Final Descent
Joe Grant writes about the physical and psychological aspects of the final peak in his Nolan’s 14 attempt.
Rima: Running As Prayer
Joe Grant writes about 70-year-old Rima Lurie’s perspective on a lifetime of running.
Off The Clock
Joe Grant writes about the different value systems of races and non-racing adventures in trail running.
Three Currents
Joe Grant writes about how climbing the same mountain three times has inspired three thought currents.
The Lickskillet Beer Mile
Joe Grant humorously narrates the first-annual Lickskillet Beer Mile in Colorado.
The Move
Joe Grant writes about exploring the upper end of one’s physical and mental capacity through trail and ultrarunning.
