Friday Thoughts 113
Greetings! Welcome to this week’s edition of Friday Thoughts, where I share what’s been on my mind this week. Let’s get into it.
Daily Walking Challenge Check In
Day 18 of the walking challenge. Frigid temps and snow will challenge everyone in the coming days. Dress in layers, and remember the old hiking adage; be bold, start cold, or you’ll be sweating profusely in 10 minutes.
Walk & Coffee
Mark your calendars! Saturday January 31st at 8am—45 minute group walk followed by coffee, espresso and hot chocolate catered by Espresso Dave!
Speaking of walking streaks
Earlier this week Hannah hit 600 days in a row of 10k daily steps. In 2025, she averaged more daily steps than me—the only person I know who beat my 4.1 million steps! She accumulated in at 4.7 million, or about 13k daily. And yes, I’ve tried to get her to quit multiple times. When it was causing stress or I felt like she needed a total rest day. She just keeps chugging along though, in one of the most impressive feats of consistency I’ve ever seen.
Kettlebell Growth
My instagram flash back earlier this week was a picture of our original 3 kettlebells. A 25, 35 and 45 that I bought at Dick’s Sporting Goods. We’re up to 52—I counted last night. Including one of my prized possessions, the 203 pounder that costs more in shipping fees than the kettlebell itself is worth. And yes, some people occasionally use it, here’s a video of me swinging it a couple years ago.
Eight-Unders
Chris Poulin, I expect you to be able to this by next winter.
Stay warm out there and see you in the gym!
—Justin Miner