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Why We Put In The Miles
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P.S.: That design at the end of the video? At least three people have it tattooed on their bodies (to my knowledge), which is quite a commitment. But it's also available on a T-shirt:
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Semi-Rad
Writer, artist, filmmaker, columnist for Outside Magazine. My newsletter about creativity, adventure, and enthusiasm goes out to 15,000+ subscribers every week.
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