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Impossible Freedom

October 22, 2014 By Joel Runyon 14 Comments

I was talking with a friend the other day about addiction. It's an interesting topic because I think that I have a fairly addictive personality. Thankfully, I spend most of that energy on slightly less dangerous activities than hard drugs - such as skydiving, running long distances and other worldwide adventures However, the idea of an addict is that you can't live without something. Unfortunately, most people are addicted to ...

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Filed Under: Mindset

Impossible FM #017: The Simple Message I Need To Hear Over & Over Again

October 20, 2014 By Joel Runyon 1 Comment

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[powerpress] Today's podcast is a short episode about a simple message I need to hear over & over & over again. Ways to Listen To This Episode Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Click the player at the top of the page Links mentioned in the show The 777 Project Patagonia - Race #1 - The Patagonia International Marathon Paleo.io - The Paleo Diet Food List App (iTunes / Android) We are hiring. Join us? What To Do ...

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The 777 Project – Race #1 – The Patagonia International Marathon (63km)

October 17, 2014 By Joel Runyon 8 Comments

I'm safely back in San Diego. After tackling trains, flights, layovers, bus rides, truck rides, shuttles, and loads more forms of transport, I've finally had the time to put together a massive 777 update for you. It's a doozy, but here's the good and the bad news: The good news: Race 1/7 is in the bag and I'm not dead (yet)! The bad news: Well, you'll have to read the whole thing to find out! The 777 Challenge If you're not familiar with the 777 ...

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Filed Under: 777, Articles, The Impossible, Updates

Impossible X is Hiring An Editor

October 16, 2014 By Joel Runyon 6 Comments

Impossible X Is Hiring An Editor Good news - the Impossible X team is growing! Impossible X is currently looking for a content editor & scheduler to join the team. Editing Content Creating Content Schedules Managing Additional Projects As Necessary We like to grow from the inside out - so the best candidates are already familiar with the IMPOSSIBLE ideology & attitude of no, BS, no excuses. If you're nutritionist, paleo-enthusiast ...

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Impossible FM #016: 3 Essential Heuristics for Business And Life with Taylor Pearson

October 13, 2014 By Joel Runyon Leave a Comment

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[powerpress] Taylor Pearson is one of the best people I know at taking complex ideas & synthesizing them into easy-to-digest realities. We call these heuristics - but they're well worth your time & I loved jumping on this call with Taylor. Check it out. Links to Listen To This Episode Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Click the player at the top of the page Articles & Resources Mentioned In This ...

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Patagonia International Marathon 2014 – Race Review

October 4, 2014 By Joel Runyon 6 Comments

I ran the Patagonia International Marathon as race number one of seven for the 777 Project. If you're thinking about running the Patagonia International Marathon, here's my official race review, so you can see what it's like. The Weather The weather is like a day in the chilly Midwestern fall. Wear warm clothes (almost as if you were doing a winter run). The wind is brutal (although it can be at your back sometimes). I actually rolled my ankle pretty ...

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Build Your Impossible Gear Arsenal – Pre-Order Your Impossible Cross-Training Shorts Today

October 3, 2014 By Joel Runyon 4 Comments

After a long-awaited wait, we're finally adding more gear to the impossible gear store. And this next set of gear - I'm incredibly excited about. Introducing Impossible Gear Cross-Training Shorts You've asked and we're delivering. We're expanding the Impossible Gear line. Up next: The Official Impossible Training Shorts! For these, we're partnering with one of my favorite brands, HYLETE. They produce some top gear for athletes around the world and ...

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Filed Under: Fitness, Resources Tagged With: impossible gear

Are You out on Your Limit?

October 1, 2014 By Joel Runyon 3 Comments

#boom Race 1/7 for the 777 Project is done. The Patagonia International Marathon was an absolutely astounding 63km/39.4 mile race. And we've raised almost $10,000 so far. Amazing! Thanks to everyone who has joined the cause and supported 777 in one way or another. If you still want to get involved, there's good news. You can! The fastest way to help is by taking part in The $25 Challenge. Do that here. --- As for Patagonia, it's absolutely ...

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Filed Under: 777, Adventures, Articles, The Impossible Tagged With: Running

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