Summary: In this week's episode I share my transformative journey from facing personal health challenges to becoming an Adirondack 46'er and creating the Great Range Athlete training programs.<br><br>I'll dive into the pivotal moments that tested my resolve, like tough climbs up McKenzie Mountain and Big Slide, and how these experiences ignited a passion to help others prepare for the mountains.<br><br>Hear how the decision to change my lifestyle led to unexpected adventures, including starting this podcast, writing books, and guiding other hikers up the same mountains that once broke me.<br><br>Great Range Athlete isn't just about getting fit; it's about building a community of Adirondack enthusiasts who climb mountains for both the joy and the challenge.<br><br>Life is wild and you'll never know how one decision you make can change the trajectory of your life in an amazing way.<br><br><br>Pick up a <a href="https://46outdoors.com/training/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>GREAT RANGE ATHLETE</b></a> training program <b><a href="https://46outdoors.com/training/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a></b> to get you in mountain-ready so your ADK hiking adventure can be an overwhelming success!<br><br>Visit my website: <b><a href="https://46outdoors.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.46OUTDOORS.com</a></b><br><b></b><br>Follow on Instagram & Facebook<br>@46of46podcast<br>@jamesappleton46<br><br><br>Order my new book<br><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Adirondack-Campfire-Stories-Folklore-Inside/dp/1493076949/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GZLRXQL7CMBG&keywords=adirondack+campfire+stories&qid=1706878044&sprefix=adirondack+camp%2Caps%2C1325&sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><i><b>Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore From Inside the Blue Line</b></i></a><br><i><b></b></i><br><b>Pre-Order Links</b><br><a href="https://amzn.to/3w58bnC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Amazon Link</b></a><br><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/adirondack-campfire-stories-james-appleton/1143728400?ean=9781493076949" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Barnes & Nobles Link</b></a><br><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/adirondack-campfire-stories-tales-and-folklore-from-inside-the-blue-line-james-appleton/20599613?ean=9781493076949" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>IndieBound Link</b></a><br><br><br>Visit <a href="https://46outdoors.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">46outdoors.com</a> to explore our latest offerings and learn how we're supporting the Adirondack outdoor community in new and innovative ways.
