The Climber.

Allow me to introduce myself. I have been an avid spinner, runner, trainer and professional gym rat for nearly ten years. I started my career in the fitness industry at an age where the majority of my peers were hanging upside down doing keg stands and other seemingly age-appropriate beer-guzzling activities. And while I likely missed out on much of the proverbial 'college experience', I feel fortunate to have realized my passion for fitness and health at such an early and impressionable age.

I suppose I wanted to take this knowledge and experience and impart it, or impose it, (depending on how you look at it) on the world. I've done the schooling, the spinning, the certifications, the marathons, the recovering from the marathons, the injuries, the 6am workouts...and now, the blogging.

On this blog, you'll find a slew of ideas on how to be healthier in all facets of life...how to keep climbing, if you will; reviews on vital things like where to get the best workout attire; recipes for health-conscious meals; and tips for staying fit, getting fit, or just not getting fat.

The impetus for this blog, in case you're wondering, involved a few notable events, the most recent being a slight nudge (okay, it was more like a push) from my dear friend and fellow blogger, Andg. This lady rarely minces her words, and she was certain when she said, "dammit Duggan, don't think about it, just do it".

Loud and clear. Stay tuned.

Keep Climbing,
ELD