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Cutting Through The Fog

Nobody likes poor visibility. Early morning heavy fog, dew that won’t clear off the windshield, blinding sunlight in your face. An obstruction of sight can be terrifying in some circumstances. There a...

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Apr 2, 2026

Quiet Strength

I felt an agonizing pain with every step I took down the descent. With every stride that my right foot made contact with the trail beneath me, my kneecap was engulfed in flame. I had pushed my untrain...

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Apr 2, 2026

The Grass Is Always Greener

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard someone say, “Florida is too flat, there’s nothing but sand and palmettos”. Spoiler alert - It's me. I’ve said this. The fact is, Florida doesn’t have much e...

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Apr 2, 2026

Focus Forward

It’s no surprise to anyone who has followed this show for any amount of time that I’ve struggled to keep consistently producing content. If I’m being honest, it’s been difficult for me to find the rig...

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Apr 2, 2026