Head in the clouds, feet on the ground

I’m Mike Chaput, and I’m an entrepreneur. A lot of my business skillset derives from endurance running and the deep, dark woods that it forces me to navigate and conquer daily. I’m now searching for new ideas and opportunities and hoping an honest introspective look will help fuel my inspiration.

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Running a successful business is like running an ultramarathon—it requires similar preparation, determination, and execution. 42clicks is an introspective collage of my thoughts and experiences, which will hopefully provide the occasional useful tidbit.

  • From the blog

    The badger slowly conquers Toronto

    Most runners spend months training and obsessing over fitness so they can successfully complete an endurance race. I’ve got a completely different system these days: I run endurance races to get back into shape.

    May 10, 2026

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    Ten lessons I’d tell my younger self

    The older I get, the more I realize how much stuff I got wrong over the years. If I could sit down with my 20-year old self, here is a brief list of lessons I would convey.

    April 15, 2026

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    Fifteen loops from sunrise

    I crossed the finish line for the last time as the sun was coming up. Exhausted, cold, and drenched in sweat again, I stood at the finish for longer than necessary, partly because I was so proud to have endured, but also because I wasn’t entirely sure how many more similar mornings I had left in me.

    February 26, 2026