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Nina Silitch

Summer Tales from the Trails

Posted on August 12, 2011

For me summertime is about hitting the trails, enjoying the mountains and spending time with my family.

 

The Matterhorn in Swiss Colors

We had a chance to visit Zermatt en famille and hit the trails together.

Zermatt en Famille
At the top of the Shwartzee with the boys
Hitting the trails with my lil' guy- who loves the downhills like me!

 

In July, I  had a chance to travel home with my boys to visit my family in Maine.  There, I hit the famous Appalachian Trail, and ran the Bigalow Range- 30km of the range crossing over 4 peaks.

Appalachian Trail view of Bigalow Range
Nina on the Appalachian Trail -Flagstaff Lake in the background

I was quite happy to return back to the pond for a swim!

Maine Traquility
Trying out a new sport (paddle board) with my 5 year old

In Maine, I had a chance to do some cross training with my boys.

Doing a little water-skiing (my 1 x a year fix)
Anders trying a new sport

 

Quintessential Maine Coast

Not only did I spend some time in the mountains, but also tried to move some mountains. I mean mountains of accumulated things, stuff we don’t need.  Moving to a new location can be both overwhelming and freeing at the same time. It really is amazing what one can collect over a number of years, and I guess I am kind of a pack rat when it comes to things. Race t-shirts, numbers….etc. Moves can add stress to your life, but can also open new windows and bring new light.

Next post I write I will be done with the move, my biggest goal this summer.

My next training goal is the Sierre Zinal, a classic Swiss mountain trail race of 31km,  Sunday, August 14th,  I will  hit the trails in Swiss, Valais and let off some steam from packing moving.

 

Thanks for reading ! Enjoy your time on the trails!

 

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