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On the way to Atlanta, where we are staging for Day 1 of Road Trip America, I stopped to meet with one of my life long friends and his loving wife! I was struck by the irony that this journey is setting up like a long ho...

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It's happening now!

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20 weeks of training, adjusting, moving, set backs, W’s , failures, trials, moments of doubt, progress, it all culminated this morning in San Diego. It’s over and it’s complete.. I finished! \nIt was fun, it was difficult...

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This kind, unassuming man, named Don Shanahan, was the actual creator of what we call today, Triathlon! The first Race was 50 years ago and there is a stone monument indicating the actual location on Fiesta Island. I act...

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What an epic day of reflection, emotional moments, history, many symbols reflecting the sacrifices of others! La Jolla, Coronado, Balboa Park, Miramar, Old Town… \nI had a beautiful 63° morning and a great start to the da...

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You guys know I’m big on divine appointments!! Our yearly journeys never go without these random unplanned meets! Today was no different!! This is my new friend Wally Buckingham .. a world class triathlete, multiple Iron...

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It’s been 20 weeks of moving, preparation and training. Dealing with physical setbacks, wins and challenges and crazy logistics. 3 hurricanes, adjusting schedules , cancellations, it seems the list goes on.. rather metap...

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Today we celebrate our 5th anniversary of Man Journey! It’s hard to believe. We’ve ridin motorcycles and trains all the way across the USA, we’ve celebrated deep, old, new, and special relationships with people and life ...

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As Man Journey 2023 comes to an end.. I am truly amazed at this world! We’ve ridden trains, crossed massive bridges, rode on cable cars, walked miles in comfy shoes, ate amazing food cooked and originated by amazing peop...

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I got a kick out of watching this guy paddle in what seemed to be bad weather.. turns out, it was just a typical foggy morning in San Francisco. No reason for alarm.. he was just trusting what he knew.. Beyond the fog, t...

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From beginning to the end, point to point, start to finish, which ever phrase you choose to use.. it’s really the same thing, right? Our train ride was 52 hrs long.. Chicago to San Francisco. It was beautiful at time...

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If you ever wonder where life will take you, just know you are not alone… Yesterday, as we embarked on yet another journey, I was reminded that life is so much more than what is in our own immediate circles… I’ve also le...

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A lot of people ask, Todd, what is ManJourney, and what does it do?… I always stumble with that question! Mainly because it’s so many things comprised of a hopeful desire.. \nSo let’s start with some basic truth. The firs...

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36 seasons ago, these three football coaches took me under each of their wings…football was football, but through the years, we’ve shared epic times and events, most importantly we’ve shared our love for each other. ...

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“I can do all things through Christ, who gives me Strength!!” Philippians 4:13 \nMAN JOURNEY 2020 IS COMPLETE!!!\nPS: my friend in the picture (Philip) is the one I met for the first time in Springfield, IL at the Cozy Dog...

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Greetings from Barstow, CA\nWhat an amazing day in store! 132 miles to go! Today, as I anticipate the finish of this particular journey, I am reminded of a more important journey awaiting for me back at home. As you’ve se...

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Greetings from Needles, California... \nWow, what a day!!! Our last state line!! I rode through passes, wide open spaces, and even into a mountain town inhabited with wild donkeys!! No kidding!! Look it up! Oatzman , AZ!...

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Can you say roadblocks?? Kind of... the main one is, 13* degrees F ..light snow with ice! Good news is, we have options, bad news is, they don’t include riding! Regardless, we push toward the mountain passes that dump us...

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Today we say goodbye to this guy, Kyle Andrew Dunn. He’s been sacrificially serving me on Man Journey 2020.. For the past 1000 miles and 8 very long days he’s been a support driver, a filmmaker, a prayer partner, an enco...

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Greetings form Gallop, NM\nToday we push toward Flagstaff, AZ. To say the least, these past 15 days have been challenging and life changing! Everyday seems different but similarly, requires the same grind! Our theme today...

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Greetings from Albuquerque, NM

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Greetings from Tucumcari, NM\nThose that have seen the movie “Cars” know the mountain back drop well! Also the neon signs really do exist! As I spent time trying to theme out this trip and prepare post’s from happenings ...

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Greetings from Amarillo, Tx!!

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Greetings from Clinton, Oklahoma

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It’s been a great weekend of rest, reestablishment and reunion! Today we push west to Clinton, Oklahoma. Then on to Amarillo ... I’ve been looping the old song from George Strait 🎼Amarillo by morning.....🎼 in my head.....

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Hey everyone.... We made it OKC, 885miles !!!! Only 1819 to go!!! Holy cow!!!\nI saw this barn in Arcadia coming into the city! It reminded me to stay strong and focused and used! Oklahoma City is not much different than...

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Greetings from “near” Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Greetings from Springfield, Mo! \nHome of the World Famous, Bass Pro Shops and a place very close to my heart, Baptist Bible College. It’s been 30 years since being on this campus. So many memories were had here! The star...

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It was a challenging ride day to say the least, but we were welcomed in St. Louis by the “the gateway to the west” ! We even walked over the Mississippi River on an incredible bridge now used only as pedestrian. Today, w...

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Greetings from Litchfield, Illinois \nYesterday was an incredible day as we weaved through the heartland of our country... amazing small town America! Atlanta, Illinois is a bit more peaceful and less active than my other...

","url":"https://manjourney.org/from-the-road/f/hopeful","title":"Hopeful","summary":"Greetings from Litchfield, Illinois \nYesterday was an incredible day as we weaved through the heartland of our country... amazing small town America! Atlanta, Illinois is a bit more peaceful and less active than my other...","date_modified":"2020-10-13T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://manjourney.org/from-the-road/f/the-crop","html_content":"

Greetings from McLain, Illinois \nAs I was riding yesterday, I was amazed at all the farms and all the crops growing. Today I decided to put on a clean pair of overalls and just enjoy the ambience of America’s heartland! ...

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Hey everyone, greetings from Dwight, Illinois and day 2 of ManJourney 2020.. As mentioned yesterday, we are theming each day of the journey and applying Biblical wisdom and truth to the themes... Today may be a bit longe...

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Greetings from Chicago,\nToday is dedicated to beginnings! Perhaps we have a desire to remember old beginnings or maybe we are even looking for new ones! In Donald Miller’s book, a million miles in a thousand years, he di...

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