going to Yemen for the weekend — taking the road less traveled.
One of the coolest adventures of my life was a few years ago when I went to Yemen for an adventurous weekend.
I am reposting the blog I did on that trip because (recently) we have several Yemeni clients for …
“40 days and 40 nights water fast challenge” achieved and completed.
On day 33 of my 40 days and 40-nights water fast challenge… I was flying to Cairo with Giovanna, my 14-year-old daughter.
For some reason, I went through a period of two to three days of severe insomnia … and …
Does vision create perseverance?
This past Friday, someone whom is sort of my mentor, Ben Richard said something that helped slap my focus back on track: “If you have vision in your life, you can go through the pain.“
Ben’s discussion on the concept …
what is your InnerFight challenge this year?
Last week, I turned 45 years old.
As most readers know, I like to do endurance challenges and races, and I use the training and adventure from the experiences to help me focus on my climb.
With that said … …
Marcus Smith’s InnerFight – InnerTalk video “don’t let the losers bring you down.”
Thank you Marcus Smith and InnerFight for the invitation.
www.innerfight.com
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Ode to Marko Baloh coaching…
For nearly 2 years, Marko Baloh has been my coach, and I would like to tell more about my experience with Marko and his coaching services.
I DNF’d RAAM 013 at the Kansas/Missouri border due to severe saddle sores, sleep …
saved again by angels from Pakistan…
Over this past weekend, I had a hell training weekend with Marko for preparation for my upcoming race across America (RAAM).
We started at midnight on Friday and did 8 x jebel hafeet (a 1,000+ meter mountain in Al Ain, …
pride lasts longer than pain.
Last Wednesday, the Race Across America started. I was scheduled to do the race again, but due to family issues, I postponed my next attempt to ride my bike across America to next RAAM – June 015.
I attempted RAAM …
RAAM ’13 – DNF
23 days have passed since I “quit” for the first time in my life in the middle of something. (the star in the map above marks where I quit)
The saddle sores and the toxic pain that caused me to …
RAAM final training test #4
Last week, I went home to Austria and did my final RAAM test with my coach Mario Huys.
Sophie and I consider Austria our second home in Europe, 2nd to France and I especially love the Tyrol area.
This …