Category Archives: Exercise

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Korean Hiking Markers

If you’re like me, nothing says summer more than a good hike. Strapping on some good boots, or in this past weekend’s case, my wonderful Teva sport shoes. While we…

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PT In Korea

As I mentioned before, I hurt my knee while training. Tried as I might, I opted not to go to the doctor. But since it wasn’t getting any better on…

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No more running

So the tl;dr version of the vlog below is that I tweaked my knee and need to rest if for 2 weeks. This delays my training run to a point…

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Hiking Mount Tapyas

Sometimes when shooting video, things get cut. Today’s vlog video is just that. While in Coron, Jo and I opted to hike up to the top of Mount Tapyas. It’s…

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It’s More Fun SCUBA Diving In Boracay, The Philippines

When Jo and I decided that we’d be returning to Boracay (Philippines), there was one thing I wanted to do more than anything else – go SCUBA diving. My brother…

Starting my #UltraNonJog Training

I am back from vacation and that means it is time to get down and busy! As I mentioned previously, I’m planning on running 50k later this year (June). It’s…

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The Best Chocolate Shake… EVAR!!!!!!!!

Many times, I’m asked why I exercise so much. The truth is, I like to eat. I mean, I don’t necessarily have to go for fancy meals, but I do…

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How To Run A Half-Marathon

… or how I #nonjogged my way to 21.17km in Dongtan. I am not a runner. In fact, if you see me out in Dongtan huffing and puffing, I look…

Curse of the Raw Runner’s Nipples

With autumn falling on Korea, the temperatures are dropping… and dropping fast. With my half marathon only a few weeks away, my legs are pounding the pavement more and more…

Half and Ultra Training Update

A quick update on my training… In the video, I mention the Running in Japan Google Hangout. It’s tonight at 10pm JST/KST (GMT+9). Visit the Run Cause It’s Fun channel…

A 3NJ Extra

This week, Jo and I have been staying in Portland, visiting friends from Korea that have returned stateside. While here, I had the opportunity to meet up with a few…

Review: Tempe Paintball

When I meet people in Korea and share that I’m from Arizona, I am most often met with the reply, “Oh, Arizona cowboy.” It’s an image many have abroad –…