Two weeks out until the Black Forest 100k This will cap the Black List Series for this year (Hyner 50k, Worlds End 100k, Eastern States 100 mile, Black Forest 100k) “Dedicated to those who can complete the PA Triple Crown of Mountain Running + the Black Forest Ultra 100k in a single season… the cream … Continue reading 1004. Dream Big
1003. The comfort zone, and it’s not getting us anywhere.
Getting that safe job and going to that safe college and minimizing as much risk as possible is comfortable…. Is that how we get ahead? Is that how we design our own lifestyle? Is that how we get wealthy? We know it’s not. The safe, comfortable way will lead us to a perfectly normal and … Continue reading 1003. The comfort zone, and it’s not getting us anywhere.
1002. Running changed my life.
Running is beautiful and satisfies so many basic human desires Movement, locomotion, adventure, doing something hard… It changed my life, allowing me to dream bigger, build self-confidence, become healthier, put a plan together, execute that plan, strive towards a goal, give my best at the moment, work with what I have, to push myself And … Continue reading 1002. Running changed my life.
1001. when you don’t feel like doing something
What do you do when you don’t feel like doing something? Slow it down, bring it to this present moment, and just do the motion No attachment to feeling, because this is the work for the greater good. Whether that’s for our body, mind, relationships, for the masses, whatever
1000. A Reflection: looking back on my first post
Wow. 1000 posts. Here’s a reflection I’ve done looking back on my first post: I’ve gotten a lot better at writing and come a long way as a person This blog is a success because I know I helped at least one person. Some days really are better than others. Writing really helps me process … Continue reading 1000. A Reflection: looking back on my first post
999. points of consideration
Sometimes things work out Other times they don’t So what? Why do things always have to go our way ? Most of the time too, we signed up for whatever didn’t go out way We went into this field of work knowing there will be highs and lows We went out to the bar knowing … Continue reading 999. points of consideration
998. what’s your end goal?
Ever set a goal? Sometimes we hit the mark. Sometimes we miss it. Best case? as we start to learn more and do better, we hit goals more and more and miss them less and less. This isn’t new news, having our goals written down helps us know where we are going And if we … Continue reading 998. what’s your end goal?
997. What happens when the oar breaks?
What happens when the oar breaks? Imagine you're out on your canoe, in a calm river, enjoying life All of a sudden your oar breaks… (The oar is a pole with a flat blade used to steer boats through water. It's how the people in the boat can make the boat go faster or slow … Continue reading 997. What happens when the oar breaks?
996. Plans change
And that's okay Because as we grow to know more things, about the world, about ourselves, whatever… As we get new information What's the next best course of action? Is this even what I want anymore? What do I even want?
995. when you don’t know what to do
What do you do when you don’t know what to do? Well, what do you want? Figure that out first And then work backwards
Joe DiAndrea 