Butwhatifido
Afternoon Stretch
Six Mile Run
"I didn't set out to go that far but it was feeling good so I just kept going. Makes up for skipping yoga yesterday for no better reason than a margarita and a good book." —Butwhatifido, today, 12:16 P.M.
Progress Reports
Day 15 Feral Victory
"Yes. I went out — in public — even ran back through INDEPENDENCE MALL one of the busiest tourist sites in the USA in leggings and nothing hanging down over my thighs. That my friends is more than improvement. That is 25 years of crippling self consciousness defeated - at least for one afternoon. "
~ Butwhatifido, Today, 3:40 P.M.
Onward challengers!
Travel
Bike Across China
- Who: Interprid Travel, one of National Geographic Adventure's "Best Travel Companies on Earth," 2009.
- What: Two weeks of hiking and biking through China.
- Where: Trek from Hong Kong to Beijing, through villages, rice fields, and along remote sections of the Great Wall.
- When: Departure dates throughout the year.
- Why: Forget some little weekend retreat. Go epic. You need to see China, and pedaling across the country gets you up close and personal. Not to mention builds quads of steel. Plus, Intrepid is known for running well-organized, fun, and reasonably-priced trips. Butwhatifido swears by them.
- How Much: $2325 + $300 for local payments. Includes accommodations for 14 nights, all travel within China, and most meals.
- Link: China Hike and Bike.