The Face of Defeat

If you're a runner or hiker, at some point you've undoubtedly had that moment where you question your sanity and judgement. You may rethink your choice of hobbies, your friends, and be willing to make unmentionable compromises. You swear to find hobbies that take place indoors and preferably occur in a seated position. This post is dedicated to those moments, and the face we all make. The face of defeat.

Brent Worth, considering the expense of being helicoptered off LeConte

BW after four miles of continuous uphill grade

Finishing my first marathon

Hoy after "interval" training

Utterly defeated after four days in the woods

It happens to the best of us. Even the pros...

Andrew Skurka, professional backpacker

While completing his latest journey, a 4,679 mile circuit of Alaska, Mr. Skurka certainly hit a few valleys of his own. You can read about his trip here.

If anyone has a picture they'd like to see added to the post, just send 'em my way and I'll make it happen.

Additional Submissions from Matthew Birdsell:

Mr. Birdsell Finishing the Nashville Marathon

After four days in the backcountry of Yellowstone