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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 21 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 22 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
Jul 284 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
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
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
Jun 25, 20225 min read
Mariefred & Sormlands100
Visit Mariefred, along the opening section of the Sormlands100. Check out Gripsholm castle, the historic railway and amazing working land!
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Chris Toepker
Jun 18, 20225 min read
Copenhagen - First Visit!
A first visit to Copenhagen, Denmark. Great trip, great food - wonderful sights. Come along!
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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
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
Jun 14, 20203 min read
Doing good, going hard
What is "good" anyway? To me, after struggling with painful knee, it is going back to "nothing," & "hard" through faster, further, heavier.
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Chris Toepker
May 12, 20203 min read
Its Quiet. Too Quiet!
The past few weeks have been quiet ones, like with many of you I’m sure. While I had been taking advantage of the exceptions for outdoor...
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Michael Van Elsberg
May 11, 20205 min read
Breaking Obstacles
I have practiced martial arts since I was nine-years old starting at one of Ed Parker’s (Tracy’s) Kenpo schools before the Bruce Lee...
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Michael Van Elsberg
Apr 4, 20203 min read
The MacLehose Trail Part Two
The MacLehose trail is the longest trail in Hong Kong and it covers most of the highest peaks from one side of the New Territories to the...
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Michael Van Elsberg
Mar 28, 20203 min read
Lantau Island
At the beginning of my second trip to Hong Kong in February I stayed in Tung Chung for several days and got my first taste of the Lantau...
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