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Winter Cycle Workout
One of my favorite things to do is to create new workouts that are challenging (hard) but still fun. On a recent rainy Saturday morning,...
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Jan 22, 20241 min read
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2023 Year End Numbers -Celebrate Health
2023 was a big year for me celebrating my 60th year on the planet. I’m particularly proud of last year’s numbers because I took measures...
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Jan 18, 20241 min read
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Boise Workout Adventure
I had the opportunity to go to Boise this week for our quarterly Black Box VR meeting and I will tell you this is the time of the year...
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Jul 14, 20231 min read
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Day Two – Portland Oregon
Today we took a trip out to the gorge for this amazing hike with our friends Jarod and Adina. Jarod knows the gorge well and recommended...
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Jul 1, 20231 min read
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Cannon Beach Oregon
We took the 1 hour drive from Portland out to Cannon Beach and boy is it worth it. After breakfast at the Pig and Pancake we started our...
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Jun 25, 20231 min read
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60th Year of Life
This year I am turning 60. With such a big birthday it has me reflecting on my life currently and what I still want to accomplish. I’ve...
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Jun 20, 20231 min read
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Santa Barbara Get Away
Elizabeth and I decided to make a quick run to Santa Barbara during the holiday week. Part of any get away for us is getting out for an...
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Jan 1, 20221 min read
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Holiday Outing
On these extra holidays Elizabeth and I like to break routine and do some kind of an active outing. Ideally we are exploring somewhere we...
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Jul 5, 20212 min read
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Happy New Year -Half
We are officially half way though 2021. Now is a great time to do. “”Map Check” on your ‘21 goals and objectives. Are you on track, in...
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Jul 2, 20211 min read
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Workout Variety – Point to Point
I have no problem staying motivated to run and ride. But without being able to add in organized events I have found ways to create my own...
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Jun 15, 20211 min read
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Murph Challenge
One of my favorite fund raiser fitness challenges is the Memorial Day weekend Murph Challenge. I have done it the last 6 years and...
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Jun 13, 20211 min read
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Happy Earth Day
I wanted to do a little something to commentate Earth Day so I decided I would do a trash pick up on my favorite run course this morning....
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Apr 22, 20211 min read
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January Is A Wrap
And just like that January is behind us. Im going to January a win with 108 run miles and 505 bike miles. Most importantly I end the...
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Jan 31, 20211 min read
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Sharing Year End Stats
I am proud of how my numbers ended up for 2020. I had a few months where I had physical challenges running but I was able to overcome...
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Jan 3, 20211 min read
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Start The Year Right
Going back to when the kids were young New Year’s Day is a family day. Even when the kids were in college we connected for brunch after...
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Jan 1, 20211 min read
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New Year’s Eve 2020
New Years Eve for me is about closing out the workout books on the year, doing the Last Chance Workout, and totaling everything up. For...
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Jan 1, 20211 min read
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What Am I Going To Bring?
I recently participated in a small, local 10K fund-raiser run. I ran with my wife, which was a lot of fun. As we approached the finish...
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Jul 28, 20191 min read
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Meals On Wheels Fundraiser
Elizabeth and I have been involved with fundraising for Meals on Wheels for 4 years now. It started with doing their annual bike ride...
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Sep 17, 20182 min read
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Blender Drink of the Week
This week I wanted to get beets into the drink creation. Here is what I have for you. I took these ingredients with 3 cups of water and...
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Aug 26, 20181 min read
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Summer Hydration Blender
After a long hot bike ride today I blended up this healthy hydration formula. 5 cups filtered water 3 Teaspoon Matcha powder 1 Tablespoon...
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Aug 18, 20181 min read
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