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About Jeff Barton

Dad, trail/ultra runner, author, orophile & aspiring recluse. Musings and essays on trail running, life, mental health, and the outdoors. Exploring the mountains of beautiful Arizona. Creator of Runnerโ€™s Life on Medium.

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