Chris Toepker
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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Adventures in Breaking Impossible
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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Chris Toepker
Jul 249 min read
Kung Fu Pedigree: It's a Journey
Chris's kung fu journey winds across three continents & several teachers. He's looking for new ways to be Breaking Impossible. With others!
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Chris Toepker
Jun 15 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 184 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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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
Jul 8, 20221 min read
Servant Leadership in the Wild
If you're like me, you often hear about servant leadership. What might it really look like? I was lucky enough to spot an excellent...
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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 14, 20214 min read
No Limits, Just Steps
Breaking Impossible is all about setting big goals and challenging yourself, then achieving them step by step. These are powerful tools, and
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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
Jul 2, 20212 min read
Hails to the Rails: Newcastle Trail
By now you’ve noticed - I really enjoy running rails to trails. It’s the way they wind through so much, connecting it all. The rails are...
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Chris Toepker
Jun 25, 20211 min read
Hails to the Rails: Cedar River Trail
By now you’ve noticed - I really enjoy running rails to trails. It’s the way they wind through so much, connecting it all. The rails are...
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Chris Toepker
Jun 11, 20212 min read
Palouse to Cascades trail
By now you’ve noticed - I really enjoy running rails to trails. It’s the way they wind through so much, connecting it all. The rails are...
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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
May 28, 20212 min read
Issaquah Preston Snoqualmie Trail
By now you’ve noticed - I really enjoy running rails to trails. It’s the way they wind through so much, connecting it all. The rails are...
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Chris Toepker
May 28, 20212 min read
Snoqualmie Valley Trail
By now you’ve noticed - I really enjoy running rails to trails. It’s the way they wind through so much, connecting it all. The rails are...
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Chris Toepker
May 21, 20212 min read
East Sammamish Corridor
By now you’ve noticed - I really enjoy running rails to trails. It’s the way they wind through so much, connecting it all. The rails are...
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