Joel Gaff, Jr. is a software developer based in Portland, Oregon & Traverse City, Michigan, USA..
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No one is reading this...now.
My blog is pretty young as I write this. I’ve written several posts over the past several years, just like most people who want to start a blog. Recently I’ve...
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Podcasts for the win
I’ve been a runner for over 25 years now. I’ve never liked listening to music while running. I always hated the headphone cords flopping around, and ear buds tugging at...
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Knowing when to say when
As I’ve shared several times before, I’m a streaker. But sometimes you need to know when to say when, and let a streak go. Sometimes keeping the streak alive just...
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Positive Momentum in the Face of Chaos
I’ve spent the last month or so building some pretty great habits, one small step at a time. I’ve been feeling great about the progress I’ve been making, and loving...
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Just Out Of Reach
One of the best tactics I’ve employed in my quest to get up earlier and be more productive in the morning is a simple one: I place my phone about...
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The Lopsided Keyboard
Have you ever taken a moment to notice that the keyboard on most, if not all laptops is not centered or symmetrical? I am most shocked about this on the...
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Designing a Great Bike Course
By the time athletes step up to the starting line at a triathlon, cycling event, or running race, months (or years) of planning has taken place to design the course...
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You Are An IRONMAN...Race Director!
It started with an email from an athlete that had participated in a local triathlon I operate and race direct. He asked me if I would be willing at all...
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Mornings are a Must
I’ve always considered myself to be a night person, and I’ve never liked getting up early. I usually stay up late, usually doing nothing useful. As someone who likes to...
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Runsploring
When you find yourself in a new place, be it as a traveller just passing through, or in a neighborhood you’ve just moved into, there’s no better way to learn...