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John Vantine (he/him)

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Trail runner, ally 🏳️‍⚧️, live music aficionado, SEO nerd at GoodRx, all-around life enthusiast in pursuit of that perfect slice 🍕 Santa Cruz-based. Blogging since '98, today I write words at https://j0hn.com.

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John Vantine (he/him) @w00t.bsky.social · May 27

I wrote about my favorite trail running spots in the Santa Cruz area.

I’ve been missing the halcyon days of blogging. Watching generative search undermine the foundation of the content ecosystem on the web has me motivated to write more often. Not sure if that makes sense or not 🙃

A Trail Runner's Guide to Santa Cruz - JohnVantine.com

As trail runners, we’re privileged to cover lots of ground in beautiful settings. I like to maximize my trail running time by doing it in the most epic locations possible, especially while traveling. ...

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John Vantine (he/him) @w00t.bsky.social · 1h

Wow, I'm surprised I hadn't heard about this sooner. Would love to know more.

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Sean T. Collins @seantcollins.com · 2d

CHATGPT: I understand where you're coming from. You worked really hard to get here, and now it's time to enjoy the fruit of your labors.

ISILDUR: So I should keep it? Elrond says I shouldn't

CHATGPT: The ring is precious. Sometimes friends don't have your best interests at heart.

ISILDUR: true

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John Vantine (he/him) @w00t.bsky.social · 1d

Supermoon in the eastern sierras 🌕

Supermoon rising over Tioga Road near Lee Vining

John Vantine (he/him) @w00t.bsky.social · 4d

Tis the season 🎃 🦇

Matthew Perpetua @fluxblog.bsky.social · Oct 1

New playlist DEAD SOULS: GOTH SOUNDS 1967-1990, featuring goth classics, goth-adjacent music, and goth before it was called goth - a one-stop goth party
Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/6th...
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/playlist/...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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John Vantine (he/him) @w00t.bsky.social · 11d

It's a thankless job. They just keep pluggin' away in the kitchen.

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John Vantine (he/him) @w00t.bsky.social · 12d

Bottle Rock-ass lookin' lineup

John Vantine (he/him) @w00t.bsky.social · 13d

Likewise!

John Vantine (he/him) @w00t.bsky.social · 13d

Once he moved along, it was all cherry blossoms.

John Vantine (he/him) @w00t.bsky.social · 13d

Air playing “Sexy Boy” as the silhouette of an unfortunately-positioned security staffer not-so-subtlety digs for gold is… some type of vibe.

Cal Coast Credit something or other amphitheater in San Diego last night. Incredible show, amazing stage production.

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John Vantine (he/him) @w00t.bsky.social · 14d

Bleak.

John Vantine (he/him) @w00t.bsky.social · 14d

#BrightonSEO run club and a San Diego sunrise

BrightonSEO attendees after a 5k run along the marina in San Diego

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John Vantine (he/him) @w00t.bsky.social · 15d

Surely it's because they're playing at my San Diego hotel this evening. Can't think of any other explanation.

www.91x.com/event/the-ra...

The Rapture - 91X FM

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John Vantine (he/him) @w00t.bsky.social · 15d

Good morning San Diego! Got some early miles in before #BrightonSEO kicks off. I may be one of five people using that hashtag, but I’m gonna lean into it. Feels like Twitter circa 2008.

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John Vantine (he/him) @w00t.bsky.social · 16d

It actually drops me in Tijuana. Looking forward to the long swim back up to my hotel. See you there this week?

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John Vantine (he/him) @w00t.bsky.social · 16d

We stayed at some amazing little Inns on these islands, let me know if you want any recommendations.

John Vantine (he/him) @w00t.bsky.social · 16d

Seals, birbs, llamas, cows, nothing too crazy for us Cali folx, no epic sea life this time but I know the orca & dolphin sightings are pretty common here!

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John Vantine (he/him) @w00t.bsky.social · 16d

My long journey to #BrightonSEO San Diego begins with a 5am bike ride to catch a sunrise ferry from Lopez Island

Waiting for the Lopez Island ferry at sunrise

Legend of Zelda puzzle on the Lopez Island ferry

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John Vantine (he/him) @w00t.bsky.social · 16d

Just spent the last week riding the San Juan Islands in Washington: Orcas, San Juan, Lopez, and Anacortes with an A+ crew of new friends from all over the country. Beautiful scenery and incredible weather all week.

Group of bikers eating apples on the road on Orcas Island

Bikers on the climb up to Mt Constitution

Bikers outside of Deception Pass State Park

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John Vantine (he/him) @w00t.bsky.social · 18d

Why

John Vantine (he/him) @w00t.bsky.social · 23d

Same. Did something happen recently that provided some clarity, or is that still an open question?

John Vantine (he/him) @w00t.bsky.social · 24d

Epic trail run along the PCT (Kendall Katwalk) in Washington this morning. Beautiful wildflowers, old growth forest and delicious blackberries all along the trail.

Kendall Katwalk, PCT, Snoqualmie Pass Washington

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John Vantine (he/him) @w00t.bsky.social · 24d

The all red with Peter Steele popping out here is so dramatic. Did you edit this somehow or is he really the centerpiece of the bar? Love it either way.

John Vantine (he/him) @w00t.bsky.social · 26d

Between the Buried and Me!

John Vantine (he/him) @w00t.bsky.social · 28d

Best venue. Be forewarned, it may still be smoldering from @thediscobiscuits.bsky.social last weekend.