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Category: Skiing

A Week in Niseko

After being flogged at work and school for about six weeks straight, I was able to score a week or so off to hit up the slopes in Japan. It was my first international trip since I left LA, and my first trip to Japan, and it was awesome! The groomed beginner runs were challenging … Continue reading A Week in Niseko →

Amara Hulslander Off-season, Race Preparation, Skiing Leave a comment February 21, 2015 2 Minutes

What You Seek Is Seeking You

I came across a saying the other week: "What you seek is seeking you." There was a certain peace and comfort that I found in that phrase. For as long as I remember, I've been looking and seeking for a lot: I've been looking for a life of accomplishment, things worthy of my pursuit, and … Continue reading What You Seek Is Seeking You →

Amara Hulslander Off-season, Personal Development, Skiing 1 Comment February 4, 2014 3 Minutes

You Only Get To Be A Beginner Once

There was a time in my life when I was enrolled in one of those 3-month programming schools. Right before I dropped out to take a full-time design job with Amazon, Jared Tame, my mentor at Bloc, shared this golden nugget with me: "You only get to be a beginner once." I've thought quite a … Continue reading You Only Get To Be A Beginner Once →

Amara Hulslander Off-season, Personal Development, Skiing Leave a comment January 16, 2014 3 Minutes

Keep Climbing and Fall Forward

Well before I resume the hustle bustle of the workweek, I like to take a short bit of time to reflect on the things I've done, and the time that I've spent. They say that what you spent your New Years Day doing is you'll spend your new year doing. I wonder if they are … Continue reading Keep Climbing and Fall Forward →

Amara Hulslander Off-season, Personal Development, Skiing Leave a comment January 6, 2014 2 Minutes

On Fear and Falling

Ladies and gents, I am so happy right now. Like, bursting at the seams happy. So, finally after many months/years of this weird mental game of being scared of clipping in, I decided to give it a go again. And guess what? I did it! I'm still in one piece! It might sound kind of … Continue reading On Fear and Falling →

Amara Hulslander Cycling, Skiing, Triathlon Training 2 Comments December 4, 2013 2 Minutes

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“In the first half, don’t be naive. In the last half, don’t be a coward.” Only 26.2 miles to go 💚 Tried to save my legs for the full tomorrow, but still a bit sore. 22.4 miles down, 26.2 miles to go. Only 46% of the way done, meaning $397 left to go. That’s $15/hr. Anyway, that’s enough runners math. If I go to bed now, I can get up at midnight 🙃 9.3 miles = 19% done. Only 39.3 miles and $596 to go. I crossed the start line at 5:38am. The balloon ladies started at 6:03am. If they run 16min/mi until they finish 10k, what pace should I run to finish at the same time? Runners math 🙃 3.1 miles = 6% done = $47. Only 45.5 miles aka $689 to go. Runners’ math just makes sense 🙃 Rang in the new year with a short run…one more work day before Dopey trip begins 💎 Goodbye 2025 ✌️ Grateful to be heading into year 6 as a @bocogear ambassador in 2026. Six years of miles, sweat, community, and showing up exactly as I am. Still running, still learning, still proudly repping gear that keeps up with every adventure ahead. 🏃‍♀️✨ Honored to continue into year 5 as a @stillirun ambassador in 2026. This past year came with real challenges — physically, mentally, and emotionally — and running wasn’t about performance, but about showing up, processing, and finding steadiness again. Grateful for a community that reminds me that healing doesn’t have to be linear, and that every runner belongs. 💚 The Rainbow Bridge says that when we leave this world, the pets we loved greet us again. I hope Kristin found her sweet Fëanor waiting — young, bright, and running straight into her arms. 💛🌈 🐾 Lately 🍂 9 weeks of corporate travel since June, and probably one more to go before the year is up. Loving lazy days ☕️ 📺 🐱 🛋️ 5.5 miles in total today (split AM/PM). Long run tomorrow 🏃🏻‍♀️ Two sessions today Evening treadmill run

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