Tag Archives: lessons

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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Sometimes a Ride is Just a Ride

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Joe Johnson

Sometimes a ride is just a ride. I start a good weekend day with a ride. I get up, get dressed in my kit, get everything sorted and hit the road. It’s become enough of a routine now that I … Continue reading →

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Failure as a Teacher

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Joe Johnson

I should have known I was in trouble when I went to my local bike shop for a tune up. I told Bob that I was going to ride the Seven Lakes Ride, a 65 mile charity ride for cancer … Continue reading →

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Mister Germanowski

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Joe Johnson

“You are rude and disrespectful!” That line was often bellowed at the top of his lungs in front of a classroom full of seventh grade students who were always a little rude and disrespectful. It is part of being a … Continue reading →

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