Quick Video update from Blind Hiker Mike Armstrong after Day 2 on the Arizona Trail.
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Day 3 update from the road
Arizona TrailDay 3 down we did 16 miles today and it was much easier than the past 2 days. Tonight and Tomorrow we are in Patagonia for rest and staying in this awesome ranch http://www.spirittreeinn.com/ We are all pretty sore, tired, and I think my calluses are getting callus.
Mike Armstrong Interview (Video)
Arizona Trail Athlete
Today Sensei Mike and took a quick break during our training hike to bring you this interview.
24 days until the AZT
Arizona Trail
Just wanted to make a quick post to remind everyone to keep an eye here on our blog and on Facebook as we ramp up for our hike across the Arizona Trail. While we are hiking the trail we will be making blog posts as well as facebook posts. So keep an eye out and […]
The Arizona Walk to Silence Tinnitus
Athlete
While many will be sleeping in this weekend Mike Armstrong will be out walking a 5k in the Arizona Walk to Silence Tinnitus. Feel free to get out, stretch and join us for a walk through DC Ranch.
More information: http://walk.ata.org/
Drum Solo Performed by Mike Armstrong (Blind)
Arizona Trail Musician
Above is a drum solo from the Blind and Unplugged fund-raising event we had on the 12th.
Hiking the Trail 100 and over 1k raised this weekend
Arizona Trail MusicianI just wanted to take a minute and thank everyone who supported Team Armstrong on Saturday by coming out to “Blind and Unplugged” with your help we raised over $1,000 that night. While this is a great start we have a long way to go before we raise our goal of $43,000 for the Foundation […]
Fundraiser @ Shiloh Community Church
Arizona Trail Athlete Grand Canyon Martial Arts Mt. Kilimanjaro Musician
“Sensei” Mike Armstrong will be speaking about the Arizona Trail and his other adventures followed by an exclusive acoustic concert by Mike’s band echotribe.
The night is free and donations will be taken at the door with a raffle also taking place throughout the night.
All donations and proceeds will go to the Foundation for Blind Children to support its summer recreation program.
Please join us at Shiloh Community Church at 6pm on February 12th to hear Mike’s amazing story and listen to some good music as well.
Donations for the Arizona Trail hike
Arizona Trail
Just yesterday Sensei Mike and I went on a quick little 5 mile training hike in the McDowell mountains to stretch out our legs and break in our newly donated Merrells at the same time (we love these boots!). As we were hiking we also came to the realization that we are approaching 2011 very […]
New boots from our sponsor Merrell
Arizona Trail
Team Armstrong received our new boots from Merrell last night. So far they are super comfy, Time to break them in!