Category Archives: challenge

Spartan Race

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Joe Johnson

Sparta. Wow. This one is difficult to write about. It is difficult to describe the challenge of the event. It’s difficult to describe the emotions. It’s difficult to convey everything that went on the day of the race without slipping … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Inspirations

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Joe Johnson

I know I have been talking about running a lot, but I feel like I have been running a lot. I can’t wait to get back on the bike, but until then, I run. The gym where I run has … Continue reading →

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Twenty Minutes

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Joe Johnson

I used to be a smoker. I quit when my son was born, over four years ago. Once you are a smoker it is something that will always be a part of your life. I still dream of smoking cigarettes. … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the TD Five Boro Bike Tour

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Joe Johnson

A lot has been happening this past week here at Big Joe’s Soap Box with the TD Bank 5 Boro Bike Tour. Most of what has happened I will write about in a future post. Some of it has been … Continue reading →

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What I Have Learned So Far….

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Joe Johnson

When I started this blog I weighed 365 pounds. Please, let that sink in. That is the size of three of the people I normally see running on treadmills when I go to the gym. I bought all of my … Continue reading →

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Muscle Memory

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Joe Johnson

Pain and suffering are a part of any fitness regimen or sport. Cycling is full of suffering. It is celebrated. The biggest races are full of it. Pain is written on the faces of the participants in the Grand Tours. … Continue reading →

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Wrap Up and Coming Attractions

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Joe Johnson

It’s been a great year. A really great year actually. Most people look back at a year and say it’s been a good one, or a great one, but I think what they really mean is that the year is … Continue reading →

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Sometimes You Just Need a Ride

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Joe Johnson

I haven’t been on the bike much after my last ride on Martha’s Vineyard. I could, and will, make some excuses, but I just didn’t feel like riding for a week. I rode my metric century (100 kilometers) on a … Continue reading →

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Martha’s Vineyard Ride Report

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Joe Johnson

There is something about being a middle aged cyclist, or really middle aged athlete in general, that makes everyone around you wonder if you are a little crazy. After the last three weeks I think I have finally earned the … Continue reading →

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Rugged Maniac Race Report

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Joe Johnson

Well, I ran the Rugged Maniac yesterday and I can still feel it today! I am sore, tired, and feeling quite accomplished right now. This all started with a friend asking if anyone wanted to run with her back in … Continue reading →

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