Part of the joy and excitement behind exploring the connection between rhythm and running is being able to share it with like-minded individuals. Sharing my passions with Odin in Brazil was a dream come true. Little did I know that my musical pursuits at the University of Colorado would lead me down the path I am on now. Brazilian percussion always fascinated me ever since my teacher Carl Dixon introduced me to it eight years ago. From playing in the Brazillian Bateria and studying Samba to including this genre of music as a significant portion of my senior thesis, I wasn't sure where this pull was taking me. Sometimes ideas present itself when you least expect it. That being said, I had no idea it would evolve into a continuation of a multi-year project that Thomas Woodson and myself created; Tempo.

Nestled above the bustling heart of Rio, tucked away between the canopy and granite giants. Odin's home of Santa Teresa is a vibrant and colorful neighborhood. Positioned between the metropolis megacity and the jungle, Santa Teresa is at the clashing point between nature and the city. Concrete on the cliffs, verdant vines obscuring the views, this place has many stories and secrets. Witness the balance of humans and nature around every corner. Odin lives in the Urban Jungle.

I've been deeply fascinated by rhythm long before I was into running. From the age of 10, playing percussion has been an all-consuming pursuit from my early beginnings on the snare drum, through middle school and high school band, marching band, Orchestra, countless hours in the practice room, competitions, performances, etc. This list is endless. Percussion performance was the priority, and rhythmic repetition was my fuel. Then onto the University of Colorado at Boulder to study Percussion under Douglas Walter and Carl Dixon. My life has revolved around music.

Summer is here! Time to kick off the best season of the year by pedaling up high mountain passes and running up 14,000ft peaks. Strap some bags to your bike, toss in your running shoes, grab the sleeping bag, and head for the hills! The idea behind this trip was to embrace the beginning of summer by enjoying the long days around the solstice. There is something so simple and rewarding about going places all under your own power. Self propelled and self supported. Just you, your bike, your feet, the big wide open world!

Sometimes you loose the rhythm. Here is my effort to regain the pulse and start this series back up. When life gets in the way, this kinda thing is the first stuff to get pushed to the side despite how beneficial it is for me. Just the way it goes sometimes. Going to keep this one short n sweet. Current listens and reads. Tune in below. Some Texas hill country themed auditory stuff featured on this one. The reading material features two very different genres and styles of writing.