Sleep deprivation is real, even just an hour a day less than usual quickly adds up For this 200-mile race - I might have gotten 16 hours of sleep total in four days...about 4 hours per day... total sleep deprivation for me, someone who usually gets a good 8 hours of sleep per night (32 … Continue reading 1144. 3 tips on Sleep deprivation
1143. Wrong Choices
Should I take that job?Should I leave my home town and move to a new city?Should I stay in school or leave to pursue my dream? I actually think most of you are spending way too much time debating instead of just doing it. "what if I make a decision and it turns out to … Continue reading 1143. Wrong Choices
1142. After Action Reports
What went well? food, fluids, salt crew support local support (places to stay) What didn't? didn't carry cold weather down jacket shins went MIA (running on the forefoot/lifting toes) What am I going to do differently? carry puffer jacket do single-leg exercises engage toes bring more cash Some great questions to ask after you execute … Continue reading 1142. After Action Reports
1141. Post race blues
It’s been 5 days since I finished swammie shuffle 220 miler. The body is healing faster and faster. Everyday I am getting better. The mind? Maybe not as quick. I still feel drag. Still feel tired. Not as focused. A little more down then I usually am. “Post race blues” That’s how life goes right? … Continue reading 1141. Post race blues
1140. 28 snippets
1. Investing in things money can’t buy. 2. What things/ activities do you truly enjoy? Why? 3. You only got one; Treat your body and mind right. 4. Don’t ever stop learning 5. Comparison is the thief of joy 6. Know what you can / can’t control (not much/ pretty much everything) 7. Experiences or … Continue reading 1140. 28 snippets
1139. Who’s in control?
We like to think we have control. We can do what we want. It’s a free country. I’m grown. Yeah it sounds macho, like it’s the goal - but how many of us are really in control? How many of us could put the booze down without a reason? Or drugs? How many of us … Continue reading 1139. Who’s in control?
1138. Rough start, strong finish
It’s been a rough start to the week. Champy bit some old lady Not really bit, but tried to play super rough: We were walking around the neighborhood and this lady stuck her hand out to let champy sniff He grabbed her glove with his mouth and tried to tug it, like a tug of … Continue reading 1138. Rough start, strong finish
1137. How ya handle it
It’s easy to do life when things are going good. But what about when shit goes sideways? What about when things don’t go according to plan? How do we deal with it? Rage? Anger? Cry? Get worked up? With poise? Elegancy? Confidence? There’s a difference between the two. And that’s why we are always working … Continue reading 1137. How ya handle it
1136. Bitter Ass Pills
Sometimes we have to swallow bitter pills. When we make a mistake Admitting we’re wrong That we’ve been going down the wrong path We bought the wrong thing, did the wrong thing. Maybe thought the wrong way But we gotta swallow that pill. Its how we learn and grow Isn’t that what life is all … Continue reading 1136. Bitter Ass Pills
1135. Why run?
We can do so much more than we thinkBecause it's hardto push myself to an absolute limitto growto practice patience, presence, spirituality to learn to control my mindpositive self talkfor bilateral stimulation to help with past traumato help inspire others And so many other reasons
Joe DiAndrea 