Tag Archives: running

Rugged Maniac 2014

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Joe Johnson

Anniversaries. Some are huge, like the one marking the day you were married. Some are smaller, like the one marking the day your smartphone contract is finally complete and you can upgrade your phone. Last weekend I had one that … Continue reading →

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New Balance Review Part 2

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Joe Johnson

Back in March I wrote a review of my experience at New Balance South Windsor and how I struggled to find the correct shoe and fit. I had tagged the brand and store is some of my tweets promoting the … Continue reading →

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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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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 →

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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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Everything Worth Doing is Worth Overdoing

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Joe Johnson

I often let things get bigger and more complex than they might otherwise become on their own. I think I get caught up in the idea that everything worth doing is worth overdoing. Recently this can be seen through my … Continue reading →

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