RYAN D. WACHTER

Affectionately named for a lifestyle that allows them to pursue their passions every single day. I admire dirtbag runners/climbers and while I don't wish to leave my family, job or home behind; I try to live everyday to the fullest. To pursue my passions outdoors. To get a taste of that dirtbag life...

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My first running treasure of 2018. Found my little warrior buddy while out on my run. As you can see he is fully armed and ready to battle any running gremlins I may encounter. Hence forth he shall me known as Plopper the Unsquishable. ——————————————————— #instarunners #runnerscommunity #rcrunneroftheweek #runitfast #dirtbagrunners #worlderunners #runshots #igrunners #TrailAndKale #plantbased #plantbasedrunner #ultra #ultrarunner #trailrunning #running #STRIVE #reiProject1440 #stravaphoto #stravarun #worlderunners #runshots #runningterritory #runner #run #plantbasedathlete #runnerswag #marathon #marathontraining #sjfast #charitymiles #longrun

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Yesterday was such an awesome run day! Not only did the temperature feel amazingly spring like, but I was able to run win my wife for the first time in....years! What a great day! ——————————————————— Love is when the other person's happiness is more important than your own. -H. Jackson Brown, Jr. ——————————————————— - @goodr sunglasses bought at @haddonrunco ——————————————————— #instarunners #runnerscommunity #rcrunneroftheweek #runitfast #dirtbagrunners #worlderunners #runshots #igrunners #TrailAndKale #plantbased #plantbasedrunner #ultra #ultrarunner #trailrunning #running #STRIVE #reiProject1440 #stravaphoto #stravarun #worlderunners #runshots #runningterritory #runner #run #plantbasedathlete #runnerswag #marathon #marathontraining #sjfast #charitymiles #longrun (at Camden County, New Jersey)

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A drizzly grey run through the power lines. aka a New Jersey Trail Run 😝 Actually New Jersey has a lot of amazing nature trails and state forests to enjoy, but for squeezing in a quick 5 miler, this will do just fine. 😎 ——————————————————— The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things. -Henry Ward Beecher ——————————————————— - @goodr sunglasses bought at @haddonrunco - @ruffwear crag collar bought at @rei ——————————————————— #instarunners #runnerscommunity #rcrunneroftheweek #runitfast #dirtbagrunners #worlderunners #runshots #igrunners #TrailAndKale #plantbased #plantbasedrunner #ultra #ultrarunner #trailrunning #running #STRIVE #reiProject1440 #stravaphoto #stravarun #worlderunners #runshots #runningterritory #runner #run #plantbasedathlete #runnerswag #marathon #marathontraining #sjfast #charitymiles #longrun (at Pennsauken, New Jersey)

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Week one of my 10k training in the books. It feels great to finally be back at it. I am completing a 10k plan to get my base back up and work on speed. Then I will move into a marathon plan, with the ultimate goal to try and PR this fall. ——————————————————— - @goodr sunglasses bought at @haddonrunco ——————————————————— #instarunners #runnerscommunity #rcrunneroftheweek #runitfast #dirtbagrunners #worlderunners #runshots #igrunners #TrailAndKale #plantbased #plantbasedrunner #ultra #ultrarunner #trailrunning #running #STRIVE #reiProject1440 #stravaphoto #stravarun #worlderunners #runshots #runningterritory #runner #run #plantbasedathlete #runnerswag #marathon #marathontraining #sjfast #charitymiles #longrun (at Pennsauken, New Jersey)

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Another 5 mile run with my favorite running buddy. I always have Charity Miles going on my phone when I run. There is absolutely no reason not to make every run about something bigger than yourself, about helping others. ——————————————————— A boy can learn a lot from a dog: obedience, loyalty, and the importance of turning around three times before lying down. -Robert Benchley ——————————————————— - @goodr sunglasses bought at @haddonrunco - @ruffwear crag collar bought at @rei ——————————————————— #instarunners #runnerscommunity #rcrunneroftheweek #runitfast #dirtbagrunners #worlderunners #runshots #igrunners #TrailAndKale #plantbased #plantbasedrunner #ultra #ultrarunner #trailrunning #running #STRIVE #reiProject1440 #stravaphoto #stravarun #worlderunners #runshots #runningterritory #runner #run #plantbasedathlete #runnerswag #marathon #marathontraining #sjfast #charitymiles #longrun (at Pennsauken, New Jersey)

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#thegreatoutdogs @thegreatoutdogs #adventuredognation @adventuredognation #dogsonadventures @dogsonadventures #campingwithpets @campingwithpets #dogsofinstagram #petsofinstagram #dogsthathike @dogsthathike #dog #rescue #heeler #hikingdogsofinstagram #igrunners #TrailAndKale #plantbased #plantbasedrunner #ultra #ultrarunner #ultramarathon #trails #trailrunning #run #running #runner #STRIVE #reiProject1440 #stravaphoto #stravarun #dirtbagrunners #worlderunners #runshots #runningterritory #vegan #plantbased (at Pennsauken, New Jersey)

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Here is my first #brookschallenge for @brooksrunning ---------------------------------------- #runningterritory #instarunners #runnerscommunity #rcrunneroftheweek #runitfast #runplanet #dirtbagrunners #runfreegetdirty #trailandultra @trailsbadass #runnersglobe #irunfitted #worlderunners #runninglifeinspiration #runnerswanderlust #xtremerunnerslife #ihavearunnersbody #runshots #igrunners #TrailAndKale #plantbased #plantbasedrunner #ultra #ultrarunner #trailrunning #running #STRIVE #reiProject1440 #stravaphoto #stravarun #dirtbagrunners #worlderunners #runshots #runningterritory

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A big THANK YOU to @willpowerrunning for the sticker pack. #nobodysgotstylelikeus

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Roads were made for journeys not destinations. -Confucius ---------------------------------------- 30-40 min Easy Run along the Merchantville Mile. ---------------------------------------- #runningterritory #instarunners #runnerscommunity #rcrunneroftheweek #runitfast #runplanet #dirtbagrunners #runfreegetdirty #trailandultra @trailsbadass #runnersglobe #irunfitted #worlderunners #runninglifeinspiration #runnerswanderlust #xtremerunnerslife #ihavearunnersbody #runshots #igrunners #TrailAndKale #plantbased #plantbasedrunner #ultra #ultrarunner #trailrunning #running #STRIVE #reiProject1440 #stravaphoto #stravarun #dirtbagrunners #worlderunners #runshots #runningterritory

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Roads were made for journeys not destinations. -Confucius ---------------------------------------- 30-40 min Easy Run along the Merchantville Mile. ---------------------------------------- #runningterritory #instarunners #runnerscommunity #rcrunneroftheweek #runitfast #runplanet #dirtbagrunners #runfreegetdirty #trailandultra @trailsbadass #runnersglobe #irunfitted #worlderunners #runninglifeinspiration #runnerswanderlust #xtremerunnerslife #ihavearunnersbody #runshots #igrunners #TrailAndKale #plantbased #plantbasedrunner #ultra #ultrarunner #trailrunning #running #STRIVE #reiProject1440 #stravaphoto #stravarun #dirtbagrunners #worlderunners #runshots #runningterritory

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Know what you want to do, hold the thought firmly, and do every day what should be done, and every sunset will see you that much nearer to your goal. -Elbert Hubbard ---------------------------------------- @roadrunnersports singlet bought from @rrs_cherryhill and my LOVE the PAIN trucker hat from @lovethepain_official ---------------------------------------- #runningterritory #instarunners #runnerscommunity #rcrunneroftheweek #runitfast #runplanet #dirtbagrunners #runfreegetdirty #trailandultra @trailsbadass #runnersglobe #irunfitted #worlderunners #runninglifeinspiration #runnerswanderlust #xtremerunnerslife #ihavearunnersbody #runshots #igrunners #TrailAndKale #plantbased #plantbasedrunner #ultra #ultrarunner #trailrunning #running #STRIVE #reiProject1440 #stravaphoto #stravarun #dirtbagrunners #worlderunners #runshots #runningterritory

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Richard St. Clair reading from one of his books at the Selvedge Yard event Live Cheap, Never Die. #newhope #newhopepa #theselvedgeyard #daytripdirtbag (at The Selvedge Yard)

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I wanted to say with an extreme level of sincerity that my wife and I have an amazing life here in America and it is in no small part due to the men and women who stand between us and those who would do us harm and tell them quite literally “you have to go through me first”. How could anyone ever repay such a debt? You can’t! But I will tell you now that from this day forward I will not wait an entire year to again show my appreciation. I will express my undying gratitude to those who have served, all year long. It is without a doubt the very least I can do. HAPPY VETERANS DAY!

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DEER HUNTER HUNTED

One of my favorite parts about trail running is coming across wildlife that you would never normally see. Now I can’t say the wildlife feels the same way about me. Take for instance the deer of Palmyra Cove. 

This top photo was taken by my beautiful wife. We were watching a ground hog scurry along a ravine next to this trail when she looked up and was startled by something standing in the middle of the trail, that was not there before. This buck did eventually wander off, but I can assure you it was not startled by our presence nor was it looking for food. This deer was, simply tolerating us. :)

Exhibit B is a video of the first deer I ever came across at PC. I was excited as it got closer until, as you can see at the end of the video, the deer was not so excited about my presence. 

And after posting this photo of me covered in dirt when I tripped over a root on trail...

A friend of mine created this delightful meme...

DISCLAIMER* The deer and visitors of Palmyra Cove have always shared these amazing trails without incident. They are awesome and it wouldn’t be the same without them. I am just sharing some funny deer stories. #deerlife

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The Shorts -- The Suffer Vest | The Dirtbag Diaries

The Suffer Vest “I’m not what you’d call a ‘runner.’ I prefer it to getting fat, but not by a lot,” writes Brendan Leonard. “The most I’d run in the past few years was probably close to 12 km. I ran a marathon once, and although it felt pretty recent, it was nine years ago.” …

I am a dirtbag diaries subscriber. It is extremely well produced and the most inspirational podcast I have ever come across. Can’t say enough good things. So when I came across one about ultra running....well, here it is. ENJOY!

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A FEW OF MY FAVORITE TRAIL RUNNING ITEMS

Saucony Peregrin 6 - Very comfortable, supportive, large toe box, good heel cup, luggy. 

Roadrunner Sports Sock - They last forever, never chafe, moisture wicking as heck!

Roadrunner Sports Shorts - Plenty of pocket space, great range of motion, very light and soft. 

Patagonia…Anything (Here its the Thermal Speed Works) - Fits amazing, functions to perfection and lasts forever.

Dirtbag Runners Trucker Hat - Keeps the sun out of my eyes, absorbs sweat, looks boss, REPRESENT!

Ultimate Direction PB Adventure Vest 3.0 - Super light and durable, has all the pockets I need plus some, super adjustable. Fit is everything!!!

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AN EXPLANATION ON RUNNING 4 THOSE WHO CAN’T GEAR

I have seen R4TWC apparel all over the internet. Runners from all walks of life rock this gear with pride and I am one of them. I have also been asked questions about it. 

“What race did you get that from?”

“Which charity is that for?”

The fact of the matter is, it is not affiliated with any event or charity. No money is raised with the purchase of this gear, BUT don’t light your torches and ready your pitchforks quite yet. The point of this type of branding is the same as someone wearing an anti bullying shirt.

In a world full of swooshes and shirts exclaiming how we are KILLIN IT or going BEAST MODE, it is great to have a company that allows those of us who beast mode in a pursuit to help others. I always run for something greater than myself and it certainly feels good to REPRESENT.