Fun

Outside the lab.

The things that keep me moving and curious — books I'm reading, mountains and races I'm training for, and a few places I still want my feet to take me.

What's on the shelf

I read constantly — memoirs especially, but really anything that makes me think.

Climbing, racing, running, throwing

I'm happiest when I'm training for something. Right now that means working toward an Ironman 70.3, climbing whenever I can get on the wall, and competing with Penn's Division I ultimate frisbee team. Running ties it all together.

On the trail

Some favorite views from past hikes:

Still on the list

Trails and treks I'm hoping to do:

• ▲ Yosemite  — granite, waterfalls, and the high country of the Sierra Nevada.
• ▲ Camino de Santiago  — the long pilgrim's walk across northern Spain.
• ▲ Volcán Acatenango  — an overnight climb in Guatemala to watch Fuego erupt across the saddle.