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Preparing the Daily Ritual

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Preparing the Daily Ritual

Tasks, when repeated on a daily basis, turn into habits, which, continued over long periods of time, form our character. A Modern Viking works with nature to become a master of efficiency, complementing one's needs, such as sustenance and sleep, to best utilize time, our most precious resource...

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Chasing Santa

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Chasing Santa

After completing a half marathon in September, I had to put another race on the calendar. This time, I want to see how much I could rev the engine, and for a big guy like me, the Hot Buttered Run was the obvious choice. With my thick blood and hefty frame, I overheat easily, so the early morning winter run proved cold enough to keep me cool for the sprint...

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Becoming a Modern Viking: 100 Days

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Becoming a Modern Viking: 100 Days

Your character is defined by your habits, your habits are built upon your repeated actions, and the good news is, you have the power to change what you do. We all have something in our lives we want to change, but nothing is going to happen unless we do something about it. I know you have something you want to, nay, you need to fight for, and the first step starts by voicing what that is...

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Fat and Happy

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Fat and Happy

This was the first stand alone half marathon I have ever done. It’s safe to say that I’m not a huge fan of running, but this past year I’ve been doing more of it. My buddy, Brian Forman, tricked me into doing triathlons by starting me with the gateway sport, the sprint, and promising me free food at the end...

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One Shoed Wonder

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One Shoed Wonder

Almost 7 years ago to the day, it was a beautiful September day before the leaves had fallen. The sun warming my shoulders as I sped over rolling hills, and wind gently moving through tall grass and corn fields. I never imagined the endurance even could be easy, but I was having the best race day of my life. Over four hours in, and I was zipping over 23 mph to the second giant loop when my stomach started to gurgle...

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30 Damned Seconds

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30 Damned Seconds

Excuse my language, but really?... Come on, how the hell did he beat me by 30 damned seconds? 

Brian Forman and I have been competing in triathlons since 2004, and when we planned to do the Kona 70.3 Ironman, we had some serious rivalry going between us...

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Ants on a Hill

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Ants on a Hill

Nearly 6 years ago to the day, I did the Oceanside 70.3 Ironman in California. Having done the full Wisconsin Ironman in 2008, I was pretty sure of myself. This was going to be a piece of cake...

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