By Aaron Carmichael, Chief Development Officer I believe spring has finally sprung here in Indiana. This past week I have been able to take my workout, at least part of it, outside. We’ve had some amazingly gorgeous weather and I just couldn’t wait to get outside and enjoy it with a few evening jogs. But […]
By Aaron Carmichael, Chief Development Officer I’ve heard that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over but expecting different results. Have you ever found yourself in this cycle? We are creatures of habit and creatures who seek comfort. Both lend themselves to a path of routine. My exercise routine had […]
By Aaron Carmichael, Chief Development Officer When injury and illness call, you better answer. I was blessed to have them both conference call me at the same time. Injury called in first shortly behind illness. My back had been sore and tired for a couple weeks but I kept pushing, taking no rest days except […]
By Aaron Carmichael, Chief Development Officer Medieval times certainly had their torture devices, but the 21st century isn’t to be outdone. I present to you the spinner. Sure, it looks somewhat harmless but so did the rack. But upon closer examination, the spinner reveals a very dark, dark secret. One hour on the spinner, and […]
By Aaron Carmichael, Chief Development Officer I know I’ve talked a lot about how difficult getting ready for the Bike Adventure has been, and in many ways, it has been difficult. But I can’t stress enough the blessing it has been and the change I have seen in me, both physically and spiritually. Now you […]
By Aaron Carmichael, Chief Development Officer Preparing for the Bike Adventure is really threefold for me — cardio at least 5 times a week, weights at least 3 times a week and eating healthier. Cardio is my favorite. I love the dreadmill … I mean treadmill. I think my mind reverts back to my cross-country […]
By Aaron Carmichael, Chief Development Officer Dear inventor of the Plank: WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU? Did mankind hurt you in some horrible way? Is it your life mission to destroy humanity? I remember the instructor saying something along the lines “ok, now it’s time to plank.” My first thought was, cool, pirates! Walking the […]
By Aaron Carmichael, Chief Development Officer Do you want to help change the world? Most of us want to be a positive force in this world. We are passionate about our causes; we spend our free time doing the things that make us feel alive. After I bike 297 miles in one week of this […]
