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10 Lessons from 100 Miles on the Appalachian Trail
A hundred miles sounds like a long way until you meet someone who has already walked 2100 miles and still has 120 more miles to go. That is one of the first things the Appalachian Trail teaches you. Your accomplishment can be real and humbling at the same time. Walking 100 miles through the Maine woods, including the famous 100-Mile Wilderness, is no small thing. It asks for sweat, sore feet, bad sleep, patience, and a willingness to eat food combinations you would never admi
Garrett Stangel
Aug 277 min read


Wins and Lessons
I have resolved or rather vowed to make 2022 a rebuilding year. A return to more of the healthful practices I teach and fewer of the...
Garrett Stangel
Feb 6, 20222 min read


Your Vision for 2022
Are you 100% satisfied with how you look and feel? I’m not! Nearly 80% of us would say no. On the week between Christmas and New Years,...
Garrett Stangel
Jan 16, 20222 min read


2022 is a Rebuilding Year!
2022 is a rebuilding year. The past many years I’ve struggled quietly trying to find my place in this world. A graduate school advisor a...
Garrett Stangel
Jan 16, 20222 min read


Before fixing what you're looking at...
The following story is told by Mark Nepo in his “the Book of Awakening” “Before fixing what you’re looking at, check what you’re looking...
Garrett Stangel
Feb 23, 20213 min read


Essential Businesses and Exercise
Since this entire safe at home order has been issued it has continued to burn me as to what is considered essential and what is not. ...
Garrett Stangel
Apr 15, 20202 min read


Covid-19 Won't Be the End of the World
Covid-19 will not be the end of the world. It will more likely be a Renaissance. I hope this blog finds you and yours healthy and safe. ...
Garrett Stangel
Mar 30, 20202 min read


What do you believe?
One of my new years resolutions for (forever) has been to elevate my game....from good (some days that was generous) to great! I know it...
Garrett Stangel
Feb 17, 20201 min read


Happy Heart Day
I mean happy valentines day! As I understand it, this weird holiday originally celebrated the coming of Spring (which cannot come soon...
Garrett Stangel
Feb 14, 20201 min read
Creatures of Habit
We are hardwired to to make things as easy as possible (avoidance of pain). That’s why we make assumptions, stereotype, and form habit...
Garrett Stangel
Feb 5, 20202 min read
Foundations of Lifestyle Medicine and Balance Fitness
Balance Fitness has always been about more than just exercise for me. I believe that in the 168 hours/week under your control you can do...
Garrett Stangel
Jan 20, 20201 min read
At Your Best
On a trail run today as I pick the burrs off of my clothes my mind continues to run thinking about a day in my prime when that run...
Garrett Stangel
Jan 19, 20203 min read


Resolve or not. It is up to you!
January is prime time for New Years resolutions both set and broken. It is the time for optimists to set a higher bar for the new year and f
Garrett Stangel
Jan 8, 20202 min read
live Balance Fit
Follow our hierarchy of needs to make bold steps toward the health and performance you want in your life and to grow your capacity to...
Garrett Stangel
Dec 8, 20194 min read


Victories & Struggles
At what point does it become arrogant or boastful to celebrate our victories? When were we taught that to discuss our strengths was...
Garrett Stangel
Apr 9, 20182 min read
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