by Michael Leach | Sep 12, 2021 | Environment, Life, Turkey Hash
Talk about putting an exclamation point on August #spondywarrior style. I went four for four on the Saturday races/events this month (Long Bridge Swim, Swim the Fish, York 38 Special and the Biggie). This was uncharted waters for me as it was my first attempt at back...
by Michael Leach | Sep 11, 2021 | Life, Turkey Hash
It’s been a month since we took on the Long Bridge Swim. Talk about a special swim with Kamiah. It’s always so meaningful sharing these experiences on the North Idaho waters of my youth with Kamiah and Amanda (my wife). I gave Kamiah the option for the weekend’s...
by Michael Leach | Aug 27, 2021 | Environment, Life, Turkey Hash
I’ve been marinating on how to best tell the story of the battle in the Big Belts that went down over the weekend—better known as the York 38 Special—and then I wrote an update to one of the most valued people on my PT team and it hit me. I’ve had a deep love affair...
by Michael Leach | Jul 9, 2021 | Environment, Life, Turkey Hash
“I just want to ride.” This is something my wife hears me say every time an injury keeps me off the bike. There are few things more challenging for athletes, or anyone that loves to train than injuries. Texting an old friend (who’s dealing with some nagging lung...
by Michael Leach | Oct 9, 2020 | Environment, Life, Turkey Hash
That’s a wrap on another summer (autumn) season of weddings. Friday marked eight weeks in a row driving down to the Hole (Jackson Hole) for officiating gigs—with two Snake River trips thrown in to keep the end of summer ritual alive and strong. Love this pic snapped...
by Michael Leach | Apr 25, 2020 | Life, Turkey Hash
In honor of Independent Bookstore Day, I want to give a shout out to a few of our favorites. We had quite a run with Grizzlies On My Mind & Be Audacious and these bookstores were so good to us—and what an honor it was to speak, sign and read at these independent...