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We're all about ordinary people overcoming big, difficult challenges!
Join Chris and Michael as we train, travel and, step by step, build up to The Big One(s)
Previously we walked around Lake Washington (in 24 hours), ran marathons (and ultra-marathons), flipped a tire for a mile (twice), all to prepare for our biggest, most difficult challenge yet . . .
the Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge
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Michael Van Elsberg
Dec 2, 20241 min read
Tech or Not
Just like our Cool New Exploration Travel Show, please see Chris's introduction , we are adding a Cool New Tech Section (see below) and...
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Michael Van Elsberg
Dec 2, 20242 min read
Freewriting
And Why I Am Getting the Freewrite (Hemingwrite) Smart Typewriter (from Astrohaus) Bauhaus, steampunk, cyberpunk, and retro-futuristic in...
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Chris Toepker
Oct 27, 20245 min read
"It's in the Signs," our cool new exploration travel show
Introducing: It's in the Signs. A cool new show about travel, exploration and appreciating the history right underfoot.
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Chris Toepker
Jul 28, 20244 min read
Putting our mouths...where our mouths are. With non-alcoholic recipes!
Easy non-alcoholic aperitif recipe, inspired by a trip to Copenhagen
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Chris Toepker
Jun 1, 20245 min read
Heroic running advice, without questions
Defeat is a crucial ingredient to heroics, see how we put it to work here at Breaking Impossible - with hope, and imagination.
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Chris Toepker
Feb 18, 20244 min read
Worldwide #March150 - let's Break Impossible, together
Who's with me?!
If you'd like to join in, or just follow along, we've created a WhatsApp Community: Worldwide #March150.
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Chris Toepker
Mar 5, 20231 min read
The Last Four: vLog 202304
describing the last 4 of our 12 tools, in video format - watch and learn. <3
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Michael Van Elsberg
Feb 27, 20231 min read
The Middle Four: vLog 202303
This slightly longer video explains the middle four of the 12 tools that Chris and I use to maintain our active lifestyle. We will be...
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Chris Toepker
Feb 19, 202320 min read
12 Tools Quick Reference Library
Handy list of research we've mentioned in our vLogs & articles. Enjoy!
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Michael Van Elsberg
Feb 3, 20231 min read
The First Four: vLog202302
This slightly longer video explains the first four of the 12 Tools that Chris and I use to maintain an active lifestyle. We've also...
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Michael Van Elsberg
Jan 16, 20231 min read
The 12 Tools: vLog202301
Introduction to the 12 tools and the Breaking Impossible Method. Chris and I will be explaining why and how we use the rest of the 12...
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Chris Toepker
Nov 12, 20228 min read
Breaking Impossible: Method Me Up!
“You’re on the same road, I’m just a little further ahead” my kung fu brother Ben Hunter once said. He was referring to how he’d met Lam,...
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Chris Toepker
Apr 17, 20223 min read
Chris's Top 10 Training Books
Breaking Impossible is listing our Top 10 inspirational books. Here’s why I put those books on my list! Of course, these are not my Top...
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Chris Toepker
Nov 28, 20213 min read
Fitting it all in!
Fit in all the important items during the important "all the rest" eight hours, left over after Work, Family, and Sleep.
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Chris Toepker
Jul 5, 20213 min read
Got grit?
What is grit? How do you use it? How can it be practiced? Let's see, using kung fu and running as exmples!
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Chris Toepker
Jun 1, 20215 min read
Why do it at all?!
Add adventure to your mindset & toolkit to keep motivation high, get out more regularly & to be ready for anything that might #SuddenUponYou
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Michael Van Elsberg
May 31, 20212 min read
Social Media Experiment
If you're reading this, you probably know me, or Chris, (or both), or maybe not (please let me know) and you've probably also read a post...
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Chris Toepker
Mar 25, 20214 min read
Doing the Homework - it's fun!
I have found at least three ways from shores of the Salish Sea to Snoqualmie Pass. However, I didn’t do it the easy way. This was more fun!
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Chris Toepker
Mar 18, 20215 min read
Snoqualmie Pass or Bust, After Action Report
We are disappointed, but not discouraged. As we often joke, “Yeah, we only did a marathon!” And this time? Through the middle of the...
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Chris Toepker
Feb 9, 20212 min read
Still here, still going
Team, It's been a long while since Michael & I provided updates. Please accept our apologies! And thanks to the many of you that reached...
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