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Posted on February 11, 2012 by Matt Gholson

Here we are again, February 11th, my birthday.  For the last 2 years I have got up and taken a walk early in the morning then taken a picture of myself at the end of the walk.  This morning I … Continue reading →

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Trail Running

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Matt Gholson

My mountain biking took a nose dive this weekend when I broke another derailleur hanger off my Bandersnatch.  That’s the third one in a month.  I’ve got more on the way, hopefully better ones, but I’m not really in a hurry … Continue reading →

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2011: End of Year Status Report

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Matt Gholson

Well its snowing today in Southern Illinois, and last nights rain is going to make any attempt at a mountain bike ride today foolish, so it looks like a good time to write my end of the year post.  My awards … Continue reading →

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Marion’s Iron Man

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Matt Gholson

I was walked into a fellow teacher’s class the other day and saw a cyclist on the front page of the Marion Daily Republican, I realized I knew this cyclist and had even ridden with him once in the past.  … Continue reading →

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Way to Go Shaundo and a New Low

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Matt Gholson

Took a nice ride this morning with a few friends including JC who comments on here every now and again.  JC mentioned that while everyone likes to post positive “Way to Go” comments on my blog he likes to balance … Continue reading →

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Why I didn’t race and Vacation

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Matt Gholson

Well I just spent a pleasant few days in the Smokie Mountains with Shaundo.  I raced go- karts and we walked 2 miles up a mountain, and we went to the Titanic Museum.  Shauna doesn’t read my blog so that leaves … Continue reading →

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3 State 3 Mountain Challenge

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Matt Gholson

  The obligatory pre-ride self portrait. Now that I’m well rested and returned to lucidity I can write-up my report on this year’s 3 State 3 Mountain Challenge.  I must first say that it really wasn’t the 3 State 3 … Continue reading →

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Preperation for 3 State Ride Complete LOL

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Matt Gholson

Haven’t had alot a time to post recently, we’ve had a few nice sunny days after almost 3 solid weeks of crappy bad weather and its kept me busy outside.  Its Friday morning and I’ll be leaving soon for Chattanooga, … Continue reading →

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Least Healthy, Losing Weight, Cutting Paper

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Matt Gholson

I’ve stayed the course this week when it comes to weight loss.  I got on the scale this morning to find that I’m down a couple pounds from last weekend.  I’ve only missed one morning workout this week and got … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Heart Rates

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Matt Gholson

Due to a series of events I now have 2 Polar HR meters capable of downloading data to the the PC, this presented an opportunity for an experiment I wanted to try out.  The temperature this week has been mild and … Continue reading →

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