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The people that inspire me

Adventure, Biking, Fitness and Activity, Hiking, Inspiring people, Running, Weight Loss 7 Comments
The people that inspire me

“Surround yourself with people that make you a better version of yourself” was the quote on the back of a guy’s t-shirt as we ran the Portland Half-Marathon last weekend. I had started studying the t-shirts people were wearing for this momentous event in an effort to distract myself from the fact that I was […]

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Becoming a bike commuter

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Becoming a bike commuter

I ride my bike to work several times a week, even in the rain and darkness of winter. It’s about 12 miles round trip and takes me about 35 minutes in the morning (lots of downhill) and 45 to 50 minutes in the evening (lots of uphill). For nearly 10 years I have worked in an […]

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