Category Archives: fitness

Where Did That Year Go?!?

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Joe Johnson

It’s been a while. It’s been a long while filled with surgery, backsliding, and loss of focus and drive. That’s okay. These things happen. It has also been a long while filled with struggling through some really fun races. See … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling, fitness, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in challenge, fitness | Tagged challenge, I am Spartan, Life Transformation, Obstacle Race, running, Spartan Finisher, Spartan Race | 3 Comments

Still Stewing

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Joe Johnson

I’m still stewing about last week’s topic, the horrible treatment of Ernest Gagnon by Boombotix. They basically crafted an advertisement and had to backpedal from the fallout. The company blamed a young designer that went ahead and posted the ad … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling, fitness | Tagged Advertising, Body Image, Boombotix, Culture Change, cycling, Ernest Gagnon, Some Nerve, Specialized, TD 5 Boro Bike Tour, Trek | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in challenge, Cycling, fitness, life skills | Tagged Bullying, cycling, Ernest Gagnon, Guest Blogger, Inspriation, running, Support | 5 Comments

Professional Procrastination

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Joe Johnson

Brian, from IWearSpandex, recently emailed me to ask what my plans were for traveling to the TD 5 Boro Tour. We are planning on riding together and, knowing the size and scope of New York City, he was trying to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling, Epic Rides, fitness | Tagged cycling, Epic Ride, I Wear Spandex, Patty Chang Anker, TD 5 Boro Bike Tour, TD Five Boro Bike Tour | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in challenge, fitness, life skills | Tagged Life Transformation, Quitting, Quitting Smoking, running, Smoking, Victory, Victory Lap | 3 Comments

New Balance Store Review

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Joe Johnson

I love reviewing new products. There is little better in a blogger’s routine than unwrapping some new item to try out and then share the results with your readers. The best items to review are the ones that meet or … Continue reading →

Posted in fitness | Tagged Buyer Beware, Lessons Learned, New Balance, New Balance Review, New Balance South Windsor, running, Running Shoes, Running Shoes Review | 4 Comments

Injuries

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Joe Johnson

This week’s post is going to be a little shorter than usual, mostly because it hurts to type. A little. Okay, a little more than that. I hurt my hand shoveling ice this weekend, but to understand that story I … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling, fitness, life skills | Tagged Back Pain, Coping, Discs, Hand, Injured, Injuries, Lumbar, Pain | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in challenge, fitness, life skills, Weight Loss | Tagged cycling, fitness, fitness mistakes, fitspiration, Heft on Wheels, Inspiration, lessons, Mike Magnuson, mistakes, running | 11 Comments

Creature of Habit

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Joe Johnson

My animals are creatures of habit. Sunday we managed to run out of food for the cat and treats for the dog. My wife left for the grocery store and I stayed home with my son to play with some … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling, fitness, life skills | Tagged cats and dogs, Creature of Habit, fall, fitness, Happiness, New Life, seasons, Spring, Summer, The Sufferfest, training, winter | 3 Comments