Microadventures #51-57: Boulder Area Hiking - Living Life to the Fullest

I’m not nearly as attentive to my “Microadventures” when I’m home in Colorado as I am when I’m traveling. I just get so wrapped up in errands, house projects, cleaning, and every day life, that I forget to get out and do something special.

But wait a minute. Hiking in beautiful scenery is special! I guess the fact that I do it so often has made me downgrade its “specialness.” I realize it’s something I’ve been taking for granted!

One of the things that I enjoy most about Colorado in the summer, is hiking and seeing the colorful wildflowers. I feel so grateful that I’ve been feeling healthy and I’ve been able to get out and hike quite often this month!

So here are pictures of the June hikes I took that were made even more special because I did them with Meetup groups and friends.

**Microadventure #51: June 11: Land Listening Walk at Coot Lake with Kelly Mullen**

**Microadventure #52: June 14: Foothills Community Park Walk with Boulder Ramblers**

**Microadventure #53: June 23: Fitness Walk with Boulder Ramblers**

**Microadventure #54: June 26 NCAR / Skunk Canyon Trail with Ursula**

Microadventure #55: June 27 – FourMile Canyon Creek / Old Kiln Trail with Glenn

**Microadventure #56 – June 28 Coalton Trail with Bonnie. (Oops, we didn’t get a selfie!)**

Microadventure #57: June 30 – Chautauqua with Scott

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Short introduction of Dan Jaworski, who is participating in the Kona Ironman after receiving an early onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Full YouTube video available here: https://youtu.be/BuqwJjPNZzk

Blog post: https://www.carpediemday.com/alzheimers-diagnosis-motivates-dan-jaworski-to-fulfill-his-dream-participate-in-the-kona-ironman/

When Dan Jaworski received a devastating diagnosis and a recommendation from his doctor to move forward on his bucket list, he knew what he needed to do.

“Within hours of my diagnosis, I contacted Sarah Hartmann at The IRONMAN Foundation. I am so grateful for this amazing opportunity to race Kona on October 9, 2021”

The month of June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.

You can read more about Dan and his inspirational story here. His attitude of resilience and strength is the same “Carpe Diem spirit” that I saw in my friend Craig Dunham when he was faced with an ALS Diagnosis. It’s the reason I started CarpeDiemDay.com.

Rather than ask for money, Dan asked for 140 names – one for each of the 140.6 miles of the race – of others who are battling Alzheimer’s and related diseases.

His list of 140 names, along with notes and tributes are listed on his site. And despite not asking for money, he has currently raised over $70K in donations for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Gratefully, I don’t currently know anyone personally suffering from Alzheimer’s, but I certainly understand the devastation and fear most people would have in the face of such a diagnosis.

Dan’s optimistic attitude, his drive, tenacity, and resilient spirit will most certainly work in his favor in the coming months, both in his training and in his overall health.

Let’s follow his lead! Whether it’s participating in an Ironman, writing a book, or repairing a relationship, don’t wait. Follow your dreams.

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