You Don’t Have to Cross a Desert to Call It Adventure
Why your next run could be the start of something much bigger
Some people run to get faster.
Others run to get away.
But some of us run because we’re looking for something.
We just might not know what it is yet.
Maybe you’re one of them.
The ones who take a slightly longer path just to see what’s around the corner.
The ones who run slower because they’re watching the sky, not their watch.
The ones who feel like… there must be more to this than medals and mileage.
Sounds like you?
The Myth of the “Real Adventurer”
Adventure, we’re told, is for the bold. The fast. The fearless.
It looks like glaciers, ultramarathons, desert crossings, mountain summits.
But here’s the truth: adventure isn’t about the terrain—it’s about your relationship to it.
A night run through your city can be more transformative than a race in Patagonia.
An unplanned detour on your morning loop can open up a new world.
Adventure is not out there—it starts exactly where you are.
Where real change begins
A few years ago, I interviewed 30 runners from around the world who’ve taken running off the beaten path—sometimes literally.
They didn’t all look the same.
They weren’t all elite.
Some were scared. Some were grieving. Some were bored.
All of them were searching.
And in their stories, a few things kept showing up:
– They started small (but consistently said “yes” to newness)
– They didn’t wait until they felt “ready”
– They discovered more about themselves than about the trail
– They found running partners, soul matches, even communities—through growing and sharing their story.
The truth is: when people run adventurously, they start connecting—to land, to culture, to each other.
And those connections? That’s where real change begins.
Connecting the world through adventure
What if we could match up runners around the world—not based on pace, but on purpose.
What if there was a way to spark and connect adventures anywhere, from the city blocks of Berlin to the rice fields of Vietnam, and make an impact together?
A framework to craft meaningful, connective running adventures, and a global network of (wannabe) explorers ready to support, share, and run into the unknown.
Want to Be Part of It?
In the next few weeks, I’ll be launching a project that blends:
– A storytelling-based adventure framework
– Community connection & match-making tools
– Real voices from everyday runners around the globe
Whether you’re a seasoned trailblazer or just lacing up for something new—adventure is waiting.
Dive in. Start where you are.
You might run solo, but you’re not alone.
For now, just ask yourself:
> What’s the most curious run you’ve ever done?
> And what’s stopping you from doing another one this week?
I’d love to hear your answer.
You’re already on the path.
Now let’s see where it leads.
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