Eric Tostrud

02/16/2026

02/16/2026

02/16/2026

It's that time of year again, .

The ELEVENTH Annual Event.

Here's the thing, and I am going to be brutally honest, It gets harder and harder every year to "Get up for it" like I need to so it is a success.

Mom has been gone for 7 years now. Obviously, she is the reason this all started out of my garage. Yes, we raised some money($5,000k or so that first year), BUT really is was all about making her smile; and it was my way of showing her how much I loved and appreciated her.

BUT it's 2026 now. Even though people tell me time and time again that she is "watching from above", it just isn't the same, and never will be. That's just the cold, hard truth.

BUT I find other reasons, and people to inspire me. My Rock Steady Boxing - Hudson crew is a big one. I love these people. They are the shot in the arm I need every week to keep pressing on. BUT, we've lost quite a few lately, many more than I'd like to see. Mostly because they just can't do it anymore. Some because the constant fighting and battling 2-3 times a week is just too much, and has left them exhausted. They just don't have the strength to battle with us anymore. This is hard to accept and see happen. No matter what I do, or how I try to help them, the disease still always wins in the end.

AND now, this year, you add our current "situation" as a nation, and the constant turmoil we wake up to each day. This crap can certainly make it even tougher to be the energetic, optimistic, "charity guy" that's for sure.

That's a lot of "Buts" above.........WAY too many.

So here I sit, doing what I know always helps me snap out of it, get off my ass, and continue the fight......watching old movies from the first three Peloton4Parkinsons in 2016, 2017 and 2018; the ones where MOM was right here riding by my side.

The video below is always the first one I watch, and I watch it over and over again as needed for inspiration.

I try to picture this conversation in my head now, what she would say, what she would think of what it's become, and it helps a lot. IT JUST MIGHT TAKE A FEW EXTRA PLAYS THIS YEAR 😉

I'm getting to work this week. It's #11, and it's going to be GREAT, it has to be.


The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

01/24/2026

TWO last minute goals get Wrexham AFC 3 points and the unbelievable win!

AND, a last minute goal gets Tottenham Hotspur a tie and 1 point.

Any other Red Dragon and Spurs fans out there, or am I just weird? 😜😝

01/24/2026

Never in a million years did I think I’d consider myself a true fan of not one, but TWO soccer teams! Love cheering on the Spurs with Garrett, although with him now in the west coast and a morning match, he’s usually not up until halftime 😜

My love for Wrexham has come courtesy of watching “Welcome to Wrexham” each year and being witness to an amazing rise of a team and town.

Not sure how this duel fandom will work WHEN the Red Dragons earn promotion to the 🤔💙❤️⚽️🥅

01/22/2026

There is no CAN’T in The Zone. 💪❤️‍🩹

01/19/2026

One of the most important Martin Luther King Jr. days ever. How will we use his example to get through this troubled time?

01/10/2026

This video popped up on my Timehop today and brought me to this constant thought I have.

⭐️“You’ve got to start them young”⭐️

This expression and thought process is too often used by over aggressive sports parents who think their kids need to pick ONE sports and play “fall ball”, “winter ball”, “spring ball”, “summer ball”, in the hopes that they reach some great level usually achieved by less than 1% of athletes.

What I wish more parents thought when they hear and use the expression “start them young”, is to introduce your kids to fitness and movement in a FUN, INTERESTING way that keeps them engaged and wanting to learn more.

Kids need to associate movement with feeling GOOD, in body AND mind. As a father I am so damn proud of and . They both learned about fitness at a young age, and now continue on in their fitness journey; one an ROTC fit as heck cadet, the other a self-created D1 men’s volleyball player. And I have no doubt they will pass the importance of fitness down to their kids when/if the time comes.

01/10/2026

Have you heard about yet?!? These are not the weight vests from 20 years ago; those bulky, uncomfortable things with bags of sand all over them. These are really incredible!

I’ve been wearing mine daily, and once it’s on for awhile I forget it’s even there. You can burn 100’s of extra calories by simply wearing it while doing your normal daily activities. Fair warning: they are NOT cheap. However much you think they are, double or maybe even triple that number. But I honestly believe if you can afford the high price tag, they are worth it. I had a couple Zoners try mine on, and even did her whole Friday workout in it! If you’re interested, the link is in my profile.

01/09/2026

and THANK YOU for the feeling of pure JOY. It’s been a rough week over here. This moment made me yell and smile. Thank you for that, and congratulations ❤️‍🩹

01/09/2026

WEIGHT: Don’t use it as your measuring stick for if your health & fitness plan is working!