Stephen Martin

40 Years old… sheesh 😮‍💨 I’ve always thought to myself that eventually, with time, life will just figure itself out right? But that’s the thing, it never will, and I eventually have to learn, at what point do I really want everything to just be simple and easy as I hoped it would be? Because so far the chaos has somehow proved to steer me in the right direction… so maybe some chaos is just how we grow 🤷🏻‍♂️ _ So if there’s any “here’s what I learned over the years” and of course the things am working on, here they are 👋🏼 even if I still don’t always follow them myself 😅 Forgive your failures faster; sitting with them too long really will eat you up. Find your passion, then find people to keep it alive! Do drugged/psychedelic intensive therapy - ask me if you want to know more! MAKE GOALS; big, small, whatever - just make them and work at them (I took way too long to get back to this). Don’t ever let anyone make you feel like you don’t belong somewhere you want to be. What you consume, physically and mentally, shapes everything about how you feel day to day. Realize not everyone is for you, and that’s okay! And lastly… Do life alongside a dog :) it will shape your world and there’s for the better Here’s to a new decade of life and all it’s pursuits 🤘🏼#40herewecome

2025 -> The miles ahead If ya told me I would run this much at the start of the year, id have laughed. I wasn’t committed, I wasn’t focused, and then somewhere along the line, it all just…clicked. Now ask me again if I can accomplish my goals in 2026, the answers “yes and more, like my damn life depends on it!” Cause that was what changed for me. Finally seeing that the future ahead would be miserable - and TAKING ACTION! Big shout out to those that I spent time chasing around the mountains the most this year, your motivation keeps me going! @grazing_and_galloping @srimmer9 @berdanier & @earmanma Stoked to be here 🤘🏼 and can’t wait to see what more I’m capable of through the miles ahead and the years to come! #running

I definitely consider myself a photographer first > creative second > designer last 😅 but I’ve enjoyed diving into some branding and logo designs for clients over the years so I’ll hop on the @logoarchive @logoarchive.now ‘post’ trend as it’s been fun to see all my actual design & illustration friends share their amazing projects and logos 😮‍💨 #logodesign #graphicdesign #logoarchive

Here in Colorado, we have so much to be grateful for. But like many places, our way of life is starting to feel the strain. Rising costs are showing up everywhere; at the grocery store, at the gas pump, in rent, utilities, health care, and child care. It’s not just frustrating… it’s personal. But this isn’t just about being upset. It’s about understanding what’s driving these changes and getting informed on how the decisions being made impact our everyday lives. Because the names on the ballot this November? They help shape what comes next. Visit mainstreamcolorado.org to learn more! Our costs. Our communities. Our future. #copolitics #mainstream #colorado @comainstream

April. First month in the 40’s -> Mexico, birthday, dog walks, soccer games, concerts, dreams, old and new friends, volleyball, and of course running. If this is what’s in store for the months to come… it’s going to be a wild ride, and I’m here for it 🙃🤘🏼 #colorado #monthtomonth #whatalife

Happy Earth Day 🌳 “Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature — the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.”  - Rachel Carson We’re so lucky to live amongst the dust and dirt, the rushing water, the wind through the trees, the pervasive mountain, and all the natural rhythms that define this place we call home, together. 🌎 #earthday #colorado #thewest #inittogether

It’s snowing in Colorado, so I’m reminiscing about how warm I was last week in Mexico 🇲🇽 Here’s some of my favorite moments I know I’ll look back on and enjoy the memories for years to come. #mexico #vacationvibes #playadelcarmenmexico

#nationalpetday In the years when I didn’t really have it all together, these two constantly reminded me to find the opportunity to ask myself who I really want to be… all my quiet mountain mornings spent on hard reflections wouldn’t have happened without the purpose to explore and experience the world with them alone my side, ultimately learning express who I really am and better a life I want to live… so here’s some favorite moments together over the years for National Pet Day, thanks little ones 🤘🏼✨

March = movement. For a month that started in pain and uncertainty from an injury, leaving me unsure of what was to come, it sure did turn around and became a month with some serious motion made apparent by looking back through clips where it feels like I never sat still. Feeling stronger again, both physically and mentally. Building connections with those around me, running, training, and moving forward together chasing goals and dreams; it just all feels like a phase of life that’s been a long time coming. As the first quarter comes to a close, I’m just thankful to find that I’m not doing all this movement alone. Stoked to be here 🤘🏼 #marchrecap #colorado #runningmiles

Nothing warms my heart more than when my little deaf dog can’t hear me when I return home 🏠 🥹 😭 #deafdog #missecho

february. Honestly, one of those months that felt like it would never end and you secretly really hoped it wouldn’t. To no surprise, a month full of production work, doggo hangs, running around all over, and more new friend time than I deserve. Time to run it back 🤘🏼

But like honestly… how could you 🙄 #howdareyou @strava