Michael Van Elsberg
Being Wrong and DNFs: vLog 202305
A slight modification to Tool 6) Move as Much as Possible, Preferably Outside, But Not (now 90-minutes) (~) Two-hours Before Sleep (on...
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Adventures in Breaking Impossible
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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Chris Toepker
- Feb 19
- 18 min
12 Tools Quick Reference Library
Handy list of research we've mentioned in our vLogs & articles. Enjoy!
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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
- Nov 12, 2022
- 8 min
Breaking Impossible: Method Me Up!
“You’re on the same road, I’m just a little further ahead” my kung fu brother Ben Hunter once said. He was referring to how he’d met Lam,...
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Chris Toepker
- Sep 19, 2022
- 7 min
Sormlands 100: After Action Report
I had hoped that finishing the Sormlands100 (in time) would be the playoffs. That it would qualify me for the post-season: Hong Kong Four T
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Michael Van Elsberg
- Sep 14, 2022
- 1 min
100 Miles is 100 Miles: vLog 202204
In our fourth video Chris is getting ready to do the Sörmlands 100 Endurance Run (you can follow him here), 14:00 Zulu (GMT/UTC),...
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Michael Van Elsberg
- Jul 13, 2022
- 1 min
Triggers, Habits and Training: vLog 202203
In our third video we talk about the power of habits, commitment, sleep, sobriety and just getting out there. Michael was still in Hong...
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Chris Toepker
- Jun 25, 2022
- 5 min
Mariefred & Sormlands100
Visit Mariefred, along the opening section of the Sormlands100. Check out Gripsholm castle, the historic railway and amazing working land!
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Michael Van Elsberg
- May 27, 2022
- 1 min
Alcohol Free? vLog 202202
In this, our second YouTube video, discover which one of us is trying to convince the other to completely give up drinking alcohol, and...
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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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Michael Van Elsberg
- Jan 29, 2022
- 1 min
YouTube Channel: vLog 202201
Hello Everyone, please click on the picture above, like and subscribe, and stay tuned for future videos. In this first one, we introduce...
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Chris Toepker
- Nov 28, 2021
- 3 min
Fitting it all in!
Fit in all the important items during the important "all the rest" eight hours, left over after Work, Family, and Sleep.
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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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Michael Van Elsberg
- Oct 16, 2021
- 3 min
Radical Change: 100-Days of Total Commitment
Today is the last official day of a nearly 15-year job and 10-year position (I've technically been on "vacation" for the last two weeks)...
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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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Michael Van Elsberg
- Jun 21, 2021
- 3 min
The Runner's Mentality
What does it take for someone to actually consider themselves to be a runner rather than just someone who runs? Is it how far, how fast,...
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Michael Van Elsberg
- Jun 15, 2021
- 3 min
Keep Going
The whole point of this blog is to encourage and inspire others that anyone can do big things if they are sufficiently motivated. So this...
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