Another week and another outing on the Bold Venture. The recent repairs held up but then the floor opened up in a different spot, so another trip through the Gorge with a deflated floor. Much like last time there was literally a boat load of water involved. As always everyone still had a great time even though we got wrapped on a rock we named Captain’s Folly. Just above Old Scary I saw the smallest fawn I have ever seen, barely two feet tall, still with it’s spots. We stopped for some fun at Gorilla rock where a dog tried to hitch a ride on our boat until someone told him he was on the wrong raft. Bouncing Rock was more intense than usual, we hit the rock, dropped into the hole, and just when we were about out, got sucked back in. A fun double whammy! After we got to the take out we unlaced the floor and removed it and it’s now under it’s second round of repairs. After a thorough cleaning and draining of water I applied LOTS of glue and another patch. With any luck it will be ready to go again soon.

I'm always looking forward to my next adventure because it feels so good to be outside, enjoying this amazing planet, witnessing everything it has to offer. The flowing rivers and the trails and roads I travel take me to some pretty amazing places. Even if it's not an epic multi-week trip at least I'm still getting out there.

However, this last week I have been losing a lot of the interest I've had for running. I've been struggling to find the motivation I once had, a running crisis of faith if you will. It feels more like I’m just going through the motions and not actually enjoying it, like a chore I have to do instead of that feeling I now miss of being a free wild creature. Much like my financial burden I just want it over with. I don’t think I will really stop running though, I suppose I will just keep at it, slow and steady just like paying off my debt.

Sometimes that’s all you should do, just keep going. Even if you see no reason to, if you think it’s too much time and effort, if the goal seems too distant, don’t stop. At least if you are moving, no matter how slow, you are still moving and getting closer to what you want.

Until next time my persistent readers,