Welcome! This site is a hiking journal and resource guide — documenting my preparation and journey on the UK Coast to Coast, along with training hikes and gear notes along the way. Whether you’re researching and preparing for your own journey or just along for the adventure, I’m glad you’re here.
Where it all started
Well. It finally happened. After 25 years in aerospace and tech — 15 at Lockheed Martin and the last 10 at Apple — I took a few last photos under the rainbow at Apple Park, walked out the door, and into the California sunshine, finally, wonderfully untethered. At Apple, we have a saying for this moment… Read the full post →
Latest Posts
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Training Week 2: May 23–29
This was a lighter training week by design — I only got three hikes in, and didn’t follow my usual program. But we closed on our new-to-us house in Treasure Island (it’s elevated, so it should fare better in future hurricanes) and I spent quality time with people I love… Read the full post →
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Training Week 1: May 16–22
My first full week of training hikes! After retiring at the end of April, I went to the Formula 1 race in Miami, spent the following week in Florida and the week after that in Rome with my brother. I’m excited to formally start my training plan! … Read the full post →
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Rome Wasn’t Walked in a Day
When my brother Brian mentioned he had a few weeks off before starting a new job, and asked if I wanted to join him in Rome, I didn’t hesitate. We live on opposite coasts and have busy lives, so extended time together is exceedingly rare. It felt like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity… Read the full post →
Joanna On The Trail 