Author name: matthew

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#planksgiving day eight (my health)

Seriously.  I am so thankful for my health.  I can say that I’m pretty healthy these days and it allows me to do some really amazing things.  Some of my most memorable days involve exciting runs, challenging bike rides and pushing my body to it’s limits.  As long as I’m healthy (and somewhat young), I […]

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#planksgiving day seven (Bike the US for MS)

Today I am thankful for Bike the US for MS.  My friend Liz is the one responsible for introducing me to this wonderful organization.  I rode the Bike MS:  Waves to Wine ride in San Francisco in 2014 and 2015 and Liz was the organizer for this ride.  A champion fighter for MS research and

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#planksgiving day six (podcasts)

I started listening to podcasts when I starting riding my bike long distances.  Sometimes when I’m riding the struggle bus (that’s when it’s a really difficult or hot ride) it helps to have something to distract myself and that thing for me has become podcasts.  I enjoy Joe Rogan’s podcast very much, but each episode

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#planksgiving day four (guest bedroom)

When I found this apartment, I didn’t want to spend extra money for a two bedroom because i really didn’t need it.  BUT……  I’ve had some amazing guests stay here with me I’m happy to offer them a guest bedroom and bathroom!!! I love sleepovers!!!! P.S. yes, elmo is waiting for you in the guest

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#planksgiving day three (experiences)

My experiences made me who I am today.  I’ve been through some crappy things and I’ve done some crappy things.  These bad times have taught me so much and forced me to change my ways and allowed me to get closer to people that were there for me. I’ve written some blogs about this already,

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#planksgiving day two (technology)

LAST NIGHT THE ASTROS WON THE WORLD SERIES! This makes me realize that our technology these days is amazing.  I was able to watch clips throughout the game while I was teaching lessons because I was streaming the game live to my cell phone!  There is not a moment of my day when I’m not

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#planksgiving day one (shanon)

Here we go!  Day one and I’m thankful for Shannon.  She is the one that brought this amazing challenge to me and I’m so excited to take part in this.  Planking for 3 minutes is not going to be easy by any means, but I’m excited to take some time out of every day to

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#PLANKSGIVING

Welcome to November!  This year, join me as I plank all month, progressively getting longer and longer until we plank for 3 minutes!  Along the way, I’ll discuss some of the things I am most thankful for. Source:  http://shrinkingjeans.net/2013/10/planksgiving/

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Swim Drills 0-1650 Week 2

Week one was great!  Started out challenging but I settled into a groove.  M W F is spent doing the training plan drills and T Th is spent swimming drills that encourages good fundamentals and form.  It’s a good balance and I’m excited to see where it takes me! WEEK two: 200 yards…rest for 12

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