Oh hey, remember the times when I posted my annual spending report? Because I skipped it for 2024 (I just forgot all about it at the beginning of 2025), but this time I received a reminder because all the cool kids have been sharing their 2025 spending reports, and because...
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This week felt great. I am still evaluating if I am overdoing it with both half marathon training and participating in a Power Zone Challenge but I purposefully chose the “time crunch” option for the PZ Challenge (with three “shorter” rides: 30-30-45 minutes) and so far I feel it complements...
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In all honesty, I was debating between a Five Things Friday and a “Happy Things Friday” post (inspired by Elisabeth) again this week, and I could have gone either way, but I decided that some Happy Things are in order because the world is dark enough, and you all don’t...
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As you know, I am a tiny bit averse to the word “new year’s resolution“, because a) I can make new resolutions every damn day if I want to, and b) honestly, most resolutions revolve around new habits or giving something up or finding a new routine, and I feel...
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I saw someone ask on the Team Wilpers Facebook page if it was ill-advised to train for a half marathon and also do a cycling challenge, while also doing strength training to complement it, and I just laughed out loud. I do this all the time. Granted, I usually have...
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I originally wanted to start the year off with a “Happy Things” post, because IT’S A NEW YEAR!, and didn’t we all agree on leaving the shitty things behind in 2025 and start this new year fresh and with a much better outlook? Well, the last week did not lend...
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2025 was not the running year that I thought I would have. After my blow-myself-away successful first marathon, I thought I would just continue to pursue new goals last year, but 2025 had other plans. Life got crazy from the get-go, and running had to be repeatedly put on the...
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We ended a year and started a new one this week. I was kinda ready to start a new year, but also always a bit nostalgic to leave an old year behind (even one that was difficult for a very large chunk of the time). As always, Peloton is keeping...
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