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Pick One: Fast, Easy, or Cheap – backpacking edition
Originally written for all types of goals on my blog in January 2021 and then updated and republished for Garage Grown Gear Want a recipe for disaster? “I’ve never slept in a tent before but I’m going to get a … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure disasters, backpacking, can't have it all, shortcuts, thru hiking
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This is Fun?!? 6 Tips For Taking A Loved One Backpacking (or any outdoor adventure)
Originally written for and published by Garage Grown Gear “Never again!” Is not the response you’re hoping for when you take your spouse or kid or BFF backpacking. You love this shit. You want to share the magical beauty and … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Enterprise
Tagged camping, camping tips, guiding friends, Type 2 Fun
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Planning the Big Picture so You Can Have Fun and Not Die
I think we can all agree that a successful adventure does not include helicopters and body bags. Preferably, no hospital involvement either. So how do you avoid that disaster scenario? Even better, how do you have a trip that isn’t … Continue reading
Breaking News! New Type 2 Fun Adventure!
I have nothing against Type 1 Fun. I love naps, watching Pixar movies, or beers with friends. I’m writing this in bed with Pigeon curled up in my lap. Type 2 fun is where it’s at. Will and I are … Continue reading
Don’t Get Hurt – Six Ways to Prepare Your Body For Adventure
Check out the article I wrote for Garage Grown Gear! What can you do to prepare your body for adventure? 1️⃣ Build Gradually – Do something, but less is better than too much. 2️⃣ Train Specifically – Do or mimic the … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Enterprise, Fitness
Tagged coaching, Garage Grown Gear, log your training, prepare for adventure, Training for adventure
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3 Steps To Get Better
How do I get better? How do I set reasonable achievable goals? The easier and faster method would be to work one-on-one with a coach who can evaluate your history, current ability, discuss your desires along with your life situation, … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure goals, athletic goals, athletics, coaching, coaching philosophy, fitness goals, training tips
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Six tips plus two reflections from the Endurance Coaching Summit
I’m learning stuff all the time. I got to get better at sharing it all with you all! A couple weeks ago I attended (virtually) the Endurance Coaching Summit hosted by Training Peaks. It was three days lots of internationally … Continue reading
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Tagged athletic education, coaching, coaching education, training tips
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Giving Aid For Free
In the first weeks of the COVID pandemic our household lost 4 part time jobs. Our fledgling family business, Zest Ed gave us purpose while we were adrift and gives us hope going forward. Many of us who do the … Continue reading
Cooking fitness
Moving is like eating. Regardless of conscious choice, you will do both of these things. So the only question is what will be the quality of your eating and moving life? I think we can all agree… Eating only processed … Continue reading
Midwest With Zest 