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How to Watch the NYC Marathon on November 3rd and Follow My Journey

How to Watch the NYC Marathon on November 3rd and Follow My Journey

by Joanne Simmons
The NYC Marathon is almost here! I'm gearing up to run my very first marathon, all in support of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, honoring my dad and everyone I met while climbing Kilimanjaro. This is definitely a one-time-only event for me, so I’m excited to share the experience with you, whether in person or from afar. Here’s how to watch the marathon and cheer me on!
An Interview with Joanne Simmons

An Interview with Joanne Simmons

by Joanne Simmons
I sat down with Jane Do, where I go to keep fit, to talk with them about me (!) for their member spotlight.
24 Hoboken + Jersey City Women to Watch in 2024

24 Hoboken + Jersey City Women to Watch in 2024

by Joanne Simmons
I was honored to be included in the Hoboken Girl's 24 Hobeken and Jersey City Women to Watch in 2024 list. Here is the full interview: HG: Tell us ...
Mount Kilimanjaro: Did I Make It To The Roof of Africa

Mount Kilimanjaro: Did I Make It To The Roof of Africa

by Joanne Simmons
Many of you don’t follow me on social media, so I wanted to give you a little update. And then my plan is to write more in depth day by day update...
Day 5-6: Summit Night Sunday August 13th into Monday August 14th

Day 5-6: Summit Night Sunday August 13th into Monday August 14th

by Joanne Simmons
Get comfy, this is a long one, especially if you take time to watch the videos, which I suggest you do, because they give you a real sense of being...
Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp, Sunday August 13th, 2023

Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp, Sunday August 13th, 2023

by Joanne Simmons
I woke up early again and enjoyed the view of camp. The sunrise above the clouds at Karanga Camp was just stunning. I was starting to appreciate th...
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp, Saturday August 12th, 2023

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp, Saturday August 12th, 2023

by Joanne Simmons
I woke in the middle of the night and could feel my legs had got a workout yesterday. So this morning when I properly woke up (early again!), I wen...
Day 3: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower, Friday August 11th, 2023

Day 3: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower, Friday August 11th, 2023

by Joanne Simmons
This morning I set my alarm for 5am, I’m a punctual person by nature and I hate being late and feeling like I’m holding everyone up. So since it ta...
Day 2: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp, Thursday August 10th, 2023

Day 2: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp, Thursday August 10th, 2023

by Joanne Simmons
Our first night in the tents, was a good guide for how the rest of the week was going to go! I woke up at around 1:45am to pee. I had brought a pee...
Day 1: Morum Barrier Gate to Shira 1 Camp, Wednesday August 9th, 2023

Day 1: Morum Barrier Gate to Shira 1 Camp, Wednesday August 9th, 2023

by Joanne Simmons
I’ll preface this update to tell you that I wrote part of it while I was there and part of it when I returned home, so there will be lots of presen...
Serengeti to Moshi, Tanzania

Serengeti to Moshi, Tanzania

by Joanne Simmons
I’m in the waiting room of Kogatende airstrip waiting to board our flight to Arusha.We’ve had an absolutely indescribable time in the Serengeti.Lu...
Training for Mount Kilimanjaro: July Update

Training for Mount Kilimanjaro: July Update

by Joanne Simmons
I managed to get a few more hikes in during July. I went to South Mountain in NJ with Shawn (he’ll be happy now that I’m not dragging him out on h...