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Book review: South Pole Epic by Daniel Burton

In January 2014, Daniel Burton pedaled a bicycle across Antarctica on an expedition intended to inspire others to “get out and ride.” Burton’s trip to the South Pole was the ultimate example of this — an ordinary guy who dreamed of doing something extraordinary, and then did…

Rethinking winter cycling boots

This weekend, I’m traveling to Island Park, Idaho to participate in the Backyard Fat Pursuit 200K. The race takes cyclists through 125 miles of winter trails in the greater Yellowstone area. Among the gear I’m packing are a pair of Vasque Arrowheads, which are insulated boots designed…

Books of the Iditarod

With the holiday season crunch fast approaching, books can make great last-minute gifts for the friends and family who already have “everything.” Over the next two weeks, Half Past Done will have a series of book giveaways starting with “8,000 Miles Across Alaska: A Runner’s…

Cyber Monday book sale

For Monday, December 1 only, Kindle versions of “8,000 Miles Across Alaska,” “Be Brave, Be Strong” and “Arctic Glass” are only 99 cents at Amazon. Download today for holiday adventure reading on your Kindle, iPad, or phone, or transfer to a friend as a gift.…

Win a free entry to Spartan Race

For those looking for a playful, character-building, and decidedly tough challenge, Spartan Race is offering one free entry for a reader who’d like to test their mettle against a military-inspired obstacle course. The obstacle race series includes the Spartan Sprint (3 miles of obstacle racing), the Super Spartan…

World’s Toughest

Earlier this week, Outside Magazine published yet another list of “The Toughest Races in the World.” These lists have been circulating far and wide in outdoor and adventure-focused media recently, with Competitor Magazine, Adventure Journal, Men’s Fitness, The Telegraph, Red Bull, The Huffington Post, Men’s Health, CNN,…

8,000 Miles Across Alaska

For armchair adventurers and readers who enjoy tales of perseverance and the Alaska wilderness, “8,000 Miles Across Alaska: A Runner’s Journeys on the Iditarod Trail,” is now available for purchase. Here’s an excerpt from Chapter 11, “The Blow.” The wind persisted as Tim traveled through…