I started the Adventurer Profiles back in July as a way to get to know the people exploring Ohio - the people behind the pictures. I started with myself. Because it's been a few months and 7000 more of you all have followed along since, I thought I'd reintroduce myself, the person behind @myohioadventure.
I started the account because I wanted a place that I could not only share adventures around Ohio, in hopes that it would inspire others to get out and explore, but also share what others' are up to as well. And so, @myohioadventure and the #myohioadventure hashtag was born. I didn't, and still don't, want it to simply be a feed of perfectly posed shots (check out @socality if that's what you're into), but rather a mixture of everything from professionally captured moments to the beautiful quick shots we capture on our iPhones. Where from: Born and raised in Worthington (a Columbus suburb). Did a brief stint in Athens to attend OU, finished my degree back in Columbus at Ohio State, spent 3 years in Brooklyn, a year in Memphis, and am now back and settled in Cbus. Currently live in Victorian Village and absolutely love it. Favorite Ohio Adventure: The Columbus Metro Parks. There are 16, each unique in size and what you can do there, and all are fun and beautiful. Battelle Darby Creek has bison, my favorite animal, so obviously it's my favorite of their parks. What do you love most about Ohio? The Ohio pride. Not everyone, but I feel like so many people from Ohio have such love and respect for their home state. Even people I know that have moved away (and will probably never move back) have deep love for Ohio and pride about being from here. It's contagious, and a big reason why I moved home. Favorite Ohio Company: Probably Homage. They started with Ohio tshirts, but even as they’ve grown much larger, they stay loyal to Ohio and Columbus. Every year they still set up a booth at Columbus’ Comfest and I love that this event, even if small compared to their size, isn’t beneath them. Favorite Ohio Food: Ice cream from any rural Ohio ice cream establishment. No one does ice cream quite like rural Ohio, amiright? Favorite Ohio Drink: Love Columbus Brewing Company Pale Ale. #drinklocal Favorite Ohio City: Quaker City. It’s where my grandparent’s farm is located. Population hovers around 500, neighbors houses can’t be seen because they’re so far away, and only recently did they finally pave (some of) the roads. I grew up playing in the woods there, and while I went through a decade-long phase where I didn’t care for the outdoors, I know can’t imagine my life without the farm. My Ohio Adventure to-do list: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Yellow Springs, Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, Rockmill Brewery, Mansfield Reformatory Favorite place to adventure outside of Ohio: Arizona. My dad lives in San Tan Valley, AZ, outside of Phoenix. When I visit we hike, take his ATV out for rides, day trip to the Grand Canyon or California, eat our way around the area, and just sit and enjoy the views of the mountains from his backyard. It’s hot as hell, but perfect.
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I recently developed a stress fracture in my foot. I'm a runner, and just a couple of months ago completed my 7th half marathon, so I'm not really surprised. Between training, working on my feet all day (in not so great shoes), hiking, evening strolls, and walking to get drinks on the weekends, my foot was eventually going to revolt. My doctor gave me the orders to "shut it down." For 6-8 weeks. Minimum. So my summer adventuring is looking a little different these days. If I want to enjoy my local park or neighborhood bar, I have to drive there. Instead of training for the Columbus Marathon again, I'll be reading up on how not to develop another stress fracture. My 52 Hike Challenge? Definitely on hold. I will be rocking a giant boot that makes me look like a Stormtrooper, so it's not all bad?
Lessons learned: take it easy sometimes, and wear proper shoes. It certainly could be worse, and I'm not completely immobile. I can still hobble around in my boot for shorter lengths of time. Thinking things like museums, farmers' markets, and sporting events (as a spectator) will be my go-tos for the remainder of the summer. I must keep busy to distract myself from the fact that I can't run, which may make me crazy, but I can't overdo it if I want to heal properly and get back on the trails. What are some of your favorite Ohio adventures that don't involve too much physical activity? Would love any suggestions you all might have, so please send them my way! |
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