Ilana Newman
I stopped trying hard. Then I sent my first 5.12.
Technically, this is somewhat of a follow-up to my last post. I guess despite being a full-time writer, I never write for my own blog. So...
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Ilana Newman
- Feb 9, 2020
- 6 min
Tryin' hard and not so much.
“I got this. I am strong. I am strong.” I spoke these words out loud as my fingers hesitantly eased their way into the crack. I twisted,...
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Ilana Newman
- Oct 19, 2019
- 8 min
An Alaskan Adventure: Wickersham
“Were taking on water! We have to turn around!” A pit was forming in my stomach and my legs were cramping as I tried to keep my balance...
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Ilana Newman
- May 11, 2019
- 7 min
Mountain Boots and Mental Spaces
I couldn’t eat breakfast. There was a knot in my stomach and it wouldn’t go away. I took deep breaths, drank water, and tried to remind ...
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Ilana Newman
- Sep 8, 2018
- 5 min
3 passes x 30 miles
30.34 miles, 6813 feet elevation gain, 7170 feet elevation loss, 13:33 hours It was overcast and the forecast indicated rain as we...
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