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The 30-Day Plank Challenge
Happy New Year! Millions of people have set resolutions to get themselves into shape. The gyms will be flooded on Monday, and that will last at least until the end of the month, perhaps longer....
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Plank Challenge: Week Two
Around mid-morning yesterday, I was telling my co-workers about this plank challenge. They were not just impressed; they were inspired. One of them asked if they thought if they could beat me in a...
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Plank Challenge Week Three: Success and Modification
When I initially set out to try this task, I set a goal of three minutes, which I then stretched to five thinking it would be impossible and keep me motivated. Well, sometimes perseverance pays off. I...
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Plank Challenge Complete
I’m not usually a New Year’s Resolution kind of guy. My philosophy is that if you want to do something for yourself, like get into shape, you should just do it. Most people do not stick with their...
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Goodbye, Adios, Adieu
I’m afraid this is the end of SteepClimbs as a regular blog. With all this injury history over the last couple of years, I’ve contemplated pulling the plug many times. The only reason I haven’t is...
View ArticleA Long Overdue Update: Wellness Champ
The last time I posted on this blog, my future was unclear. I was technically disabled, dealing with excruciating pain, and praying for a surgery that would ease my pain. It was a long road, and after...
View ArticleResumption
A few weeks ago I walked into Outspokin Bicycles. It had been ages since I’d been in there, maybe a couple of years. The last time I talked with the owner, Brian Curran, it was over email asking if...
View ArticleImprovement
I’m still pinching myself that I’m able to resume doing what I enjoy. At this point, according to my Strava, I’ve done 6 activities. And I know that two of them weren’t logged, so that’s not bad for a...
View ArticleThe Week I Came Back
Even though I first put my foot back on the pedals a few weeks ago, I didn’t really feel like it was a comeback yet. Sure, riding a mountain bike through urban roads with friends is a decent workout,...
View ArticleCola Town Bike Collective – Midlands Gives
As long time followers of the blog know, I’ve had some extremely high highs and some extremely low lows. And until last year, I had been off the bike for several years. A big part of my return was as a...
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