How to enjoy hiking Marin’s trails more

Today, I am reflecting on matters that may lead to more hiking enjoyment. As Muhammad Ali said, “It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe.”

Or consider the advice of John Wooden, the most famed college basketball coach of all time. It is the first day of practice, and his star UCLA recruits are eagerly awaiting wisdom from the Wizard of Westwood. He holds up a sock and shows and tells them how to smooth it out so there are no wrinkles. He illustrates...