In Pursuit Of

In Pursuit Of Closing in on 60 in the next couple of years, optimal fitness, both physical and mental, are key to continued adventures. I am not an elite athlete. I was there.

Join me as I share my daily runs, bikes, travels, learning and thoughts. The ongoing story of a 55+ dude and his pursuit of many things, most importantly an ultimate level of health and fitness. I am not a health expert. You can maybe take what I do as inspiration but you should not take it as advice. I'm really not concerned if anyone other than myself reads these posts - "In Pursuit Of" serves as a journal of my adventures in battling the Reaper, a war that I hope will go on a long, long, long time. This is not a rags to riches (or couch potato to elite athlete) kind of story. I have always been athletic and even somewhat good at some things physical. I strive to reach a level of ultimate fitness but it's a pursuit that should be ongoing and never really achieved as there should be no real upper limit. Just to be clear, I will neither be a couch potato or elite athlete but I sure hope to be running on a trail with by great grandchildren in the distant future. I had a health and fitness breakthrough about three years ago. I lost 40ish pounds and was running toward ultra distances. But, I wasn't there. I focused solely on running and ended up injured, back to bad eating habits, gaining weight and getting sick. This time. This time, I'll do it right. I still want to run ultra distances but the goal is an all-around fitness lifestyle that strengthens the whole body and mind. Running, biking, winter sports, water sports - you name it, it's all part of the plan. And, the plan really is to stay active every single day. Stay tuned for daily updates on my pursuit of...

01/28/2026

Distance has a way of sharpening perspective. Often, getting out of our environment helps us see through the thick fog of pettiness.

Broke my personal record (since becoming a Gsrmin customer) for steps in a week. Did it while taking one last walk on th...
01/26/2026

Broke my personal record (since becoming a Gsrmin customer) for steps in a week. Did it while taking one last walk on the beach - returning to Canada tomorrow.

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Stair workout - Rincon de Guayabitos, Mexico style.This is just the 1st few flights of stairs - a complete video will be...
01/25/2026

Stair workout - Rincon de Guayabitos, Mexico style.

This is just the 1st few flights of stairs - a complete video will be posted in the near future.

This is interesting - my steps for the past 7 days. My personal record (with garmin) is 156,000 and thst included a 50km...
01/25/2026

This is interesting - my steps for the past 7 days. My personal record (with garmin) is 156,000 and thst included a 50km trail race.

Gotta think with a big day of walking planned for tomorrow and that blue line day dropping off, I just might see a personal best by the end of the day.

01/24/2026
The magic of a good vacation: day long physical activity with food, drink and a bit of relaxation mixed in - yet, a full...
01/22/2026

The magic of a good vacation: day long physical activity with food, drink and a bit of relaxation mixed in - yet, a fully charged battery a pretty good resting heart rate.

I think the secret is being on the sixth floor and ALWAYS using the stairs.

01/21/2026

My publisher has also informed me that my book Top 70 Canoe Routes of Ontario will go into another print run this year. No additional route this time, just an update...and yes, I asked if I could make it 100 routes but they decided it would be too expensive to print. So, if you have any changes or edits let me know. Thanks.
The Canadian Outdoor Equipment Co.
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01/21/2026
01/21/2026

Sunset coloured clouds over the mountains at Rincon de Guayabitos, Mexico

Morning walk in Rincon de Guayabitos, Mexico this morning - up high then down to sea level.
01/20/2026

Morning walk in Rincon de Guayabitos, Mexico this morning - up high then down to sea level.

01/20/2026

Gotta say - loving walking on the beach at night as opposed to walking through a blizzard.

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