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Jan 221 min read
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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ralphrajs11
Jan 181 min read
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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ralphrajs11
Jul 14, 20231 min read
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 1, 20231 min read
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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Jun 25, 20231 min read
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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ralphrajs11
Jun 20, 20231 min read
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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Jan 1, 20221 min read
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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ralphrajs11
Jul 5, 20212 min read
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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ralphrajs11
Jul 2, 20211 min read
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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ralphrajs11
Jun 15, 20211 min read
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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ralphrajs11
Jun 13, 20211 min read
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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ralphrajs11
Apr 22, 20211 min read
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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ralphrajs11
Jan 31, 20211 min read
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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ralphrajs11
Jan 3, 20211 min read
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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ralphrajs11
Jan 1, 20211 min read
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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ralphrajs11
Jan 1, 20211 min read
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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ralphrajs11
Jul 28, 20191 min read
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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ralphrajs11
Sep 17, 20182 min read
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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ralphrajs11
Aug 26, 20181 min read
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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ralphrajs11
Aug 18, 20181 min read
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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