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My first experience with the great outdoors was as a Boy Scout, where I took part in backpacking, hiking, canoeing and camping trips. I had two amazing backpacking treks over hundreds of miles of jagged terrain at Philmont Scout Ranch in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of New Mexico. Not only did this provide me with incredible backpacking opportunities, but there were plenty of other activities available to enjoy, such as horseback riding, burrow packing, gold panning, chuckwagon dinners, rock climbing, mountain biking and sport shooting – all these things embracing the spirit of the Old West.

It was 42 years ago today that I achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, shortly before graduating from high school. Recalling that April afternoon brings to mind all of the incredible outdoor adventures I had with the help of the mentors who were in my life at the time.

I was a beautiful day for a hike on the Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Opened in 1920, Old Fall River Road earned the distinction of being the first auto route in Rocky Mountain National Park offering access to the park's high country. In the minds of many park visitors, the relatively subtle old route remains foremost. Unlike Trail Ridge Road, which is well known for being the highest continuous paved road in the nation, the Old Fall River Road is a more of a "motor nature trail."

It's a beautiful Sunday for a trail run! Just like every spring, I've refocusing on my run form with RunSmart's Midfoot Project.

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I've been actively using RunSmart since 2016 and I am now an ambassador for Runsmart. The Midfoot project has been my annual spring refresh for my running form.

RunSmart was designed to help runners over the age of 40 reach their goals, run faster, and stay healthy. The exercise program, created by Physical Therapists, provides strength workouts, training plans, and more – but without any of the expensive costs associated with a personal coach or gym membership.

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