It's been a few weeks since Swammie Shuffle 200 miler. what has been the most rewarding part of the experience for me? The most rewarding part of the experience has to be the fact that I know I can endure and go through hard things. These races are "self-inflicted" and we know that it all … Continue reading 1154. What has been the most rewarding part of running 200 miles?
1153. Building Rome in a day
Rome wasn’t built in a day. Those Roman’s laid brick every day though and eventually Rome was built. It took YEARS for them to achieve the goal, and one day, they finally did it. It didn’t come without hard work and sacrifice though. I’m sure it was hard ass work. These days, people want to … Continue reading 1153. Building Rome in a day
1152. Little things
Little things are just that, little things In and of themselves, they don't mean much. A single brick can't really do anything. But when a bunch of little things add up over time? that's when the little things mean something After all, a single brick laid over and over again can build the great wall … Continue reading 1152. Little things
1151. thoughts on careers
Successful careers are not planned they develop when people are prepared for opportunities becuase they know thier strengths, methods of work, and values. Then you’ll know where you belong (and don’t belong) Do that and the rest will follow
1150. Bumper stickers
Bumper stickers can be funny. They can be serious. They can describe the person. They can be lies or characters. It doesn’t matter because it’s just a bumper sticker. No harm is done whatsoever Unless the person reading it takes it the wrong way What’s your bumper sticker?
1149. Future thinking
Being present is a goal worth striving for - where our feet are. Most people live in the past, wishing they could've changed something Some live in the future - having fear - False Events Appearing Real Presence, being in the moment - it's not living like an animal who doesn't think about anything. It's … Continue reading 1149. Future thinking
1148. Intention
What's the intent? the purpose, the goal? Thousands of reasons could make this up: Is it to truly spend time with one another because you enjoy their company? or maybe it's because you're insecure and this person brings you light most people think: what's in it for me? what about what's in it for them? … Continue reading 1148. Intention
1147. Sobriety
The state of being sober Mainly not drinking alcohol, although some people include weed, mushrooms, caffeine - anything that alters the mind. Why do people go sober? I hate the way it makes me feel the next day - even if I’m not hungover. I feel tainted and gross. My liver feels like it’s being … Continue reading 1147. Sobriety
1146. Exploring our limits
Running the whole spectrum of day and night, for days. It’s magical. It breaks us down and shows us who we really are. Enduring sleep deprivation, complete muscle fatigue and still finding energy after the fuel is gone. How do we continue when we don’t feel like we can go on? Becoming immersed in the … Continue reading 1146. Exploring our limits
1145. Swammie Shuffle 200 AAR / Riff
A great run for a great cause: veteran awareness and PTSD. Low budget, low thrill type of event with limited spots available. This isn’t a high profile race and that is what makes this race so cool. The locals donated houses for the runners to stay at before, during, and after the race. Who knows … Continue reading 1145. Swammie Shuffle 200 AAR / Riff
Joe DiAndrea 