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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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Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge

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Chris Toepker

Mar 5
1 min

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
1 min

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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Michael Van Elsberg

Feb 3
1 min

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
1 min

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

Jul 8, 2022
1 min

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

Apr 17, 2022
3 min

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 14, 2021
4 min

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

Jul 5, 2021
3 min

Got grit?

What is grit? How do you use it? How can it be practiced? Let's see, using kung fu and running as exmples!

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Chris Toepker

Jul 2, 2021
2 min

Hails to the Rails: Newcastle Trail

By now you’ve noticed - I really enjoy running rails to trails. It’s the way they wind through so much, connecting it all. The rails are...

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Chris Toepker

Jun 25, 2021
1 min

Hails to the Rails: Cedar River Trail

By now you’ve noticed - I really enjoy running rails to trails. It’s the way they wind through so much, connecting it all. The rails are...

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Chris Toepker

Jun 11, 2021
2 min

Palouse to Cascades trail

By now you’ve noticed - I really enjoy running rails to trails. It’s the way they wind through so much, connecting it all. The rails are...

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Chris Toepker

Jun 1, 2021
5 min

Why do it at all?!

Add adventure to your mindset & toolkit to keep motivation high, get out more regularly & to be ready for anything that might #SuddenUponYou

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Michael Van Elsberg

May 31, 2021
2 min

Social Media Experiment

If you're reading this, you probably know me, or Chris, (or both), or maybe not (please let me know) and you've probably also read a post...

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Chris Toepker

May 28, 2021
2 min

Issaquah Preston Snoqualmie Trail

By now you’ve noticed - I really enjoy running rails to trails. It’s the way they wind through so much, connecting it all. The rails are...

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Chris Toepker

May 28, 2021
2 min

Snoqualmie Valley Trail

By now you’ve noticed - I really enjoy running rails to trails. It’s the way they wind through so much, connecting it all. The rails are...

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Chris Toepker

May 21, 2021
2 min

East Sammamish Corridor

By now you’ve noticed - I really enjoy running rails to trails. It’s the way they wind through so much, connecting it all. The rails are...

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Chris Toepker

May 14, 2021
2 min

Hails to the Rails!

By now you’ve noticed - I really enjoy the rails to trails. It’s the way they wind through so much, connecting it all. The rails are...

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Chris Toepker

Aug 13, 2020
5 min

Let's have adventures!

What makes a good adventure? Good weather? Good friends? Something more? Let's find out!

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Chris Toepker

Jun 14, 2020
3 min

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, 2020
3 min

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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