Rivers are easily crossed at their source. A Roman slave said that, imagine trying to cross a class 6 rapid? (most people can’t even kayak that type of rapid because of how rough it is.) It just doesn’t make sense to try to cross the river there. But that’s exactly what people try to do … Continue reading 1207. The source
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1202. An ounce of prep
Go out drinking wake up hurting the next day Get to bed early, wake up early Eat bad, get fat Workout daily, be fit Keep saying no, build resentment Arguing? Builds distance Keep calling out of work? Get fired Invest into your retirement , retire comfortably There’s always a consequence to our actions Sometimes it’s … Continue reading 1202. An ounce of prep
1201. Sameness
People come and people go, but the earth is always here. How long have we been doing what we doing? Us as individuals and us as a race Some 300,000 years. Attitudes, practices, beliefs - they’ve come and gone, yeah, but living, dying, loving, fighting, emotions? That’s been the common denominator Have we reached the … Continue reading 1201. Sameness
1199. C and O Canal 100 Riff
Well, that didn’t go as planned - on pace until mile 60 and then lost my L shin. Ended up sleeping for 2.5 hours at mile 70 and walking the last 40 miles. Once again: Corie gave her time up to crew for this shenanigan and Pete let me “rent” his poles❤️ I wanted to … Continue reading 1199. C and O Canal 100 Riff
1198. 10 questions to ask yourself after an ultra marathon
Here are some potential questions you could ask yourself to reflect on your ultra marathon experience and how it can help develop you as a person. That's the goal, isn't it? The key is using focused questions to reflect on the multi-faceted impacts of pursuing such an audacious goal from a personal growth perspective. 10 … Continue reading 1198. 10 questions to ask yourself after an ultra marathon
1197. Post race blues
After such a grand effort - running 100 miles The body is drained The mind even more To finish the race, and have such a high Yet to come crashing down in the days post race Life is all filled with highs and lows We can’t stay high forever But we can get better at … Continue reading 1197. Post race blues
1196. Thinking before speaking
Is what I’m about to say going to add value to this person? Or is it just to make me feel more comfortable, more heard, to boost my ego? Sometimes friendly advice from one can come off as stupidity or ignorance to the other Especially when the person doesn’t read before they write It’s about … Continue reading 1196. Thinking before speaking
1195. Post 100 mile race
Crossing the finish line after 100 miles, the feeling can’t really be put into words: Elated, elevated, relieved, proud, grateful, high, in pain, happy, sad, confident, beat down, appreciation, love, respect, friendship, closeness All these (and more) mixed together into one potion that gets blasted throughout the mind, body, and spirit. Embracing this finish with … Continue reading 1195. Post 100 mile race
1194. Race day
Today is race day and I’m currently running the C and O 100 mile race. I have this post scheduled out, but here’s some things I like to remind myself on race day: Stay present Focused Know why you want to run far When shit goes sideways just hang on long enough, it always passes. … Continue reading 1194. Race day
1161. And then what?
When we try to think of moves to make - Whether in life, career, to spend our free time We sometimes get those rose colored glasses. The plan or idea sounds like a great move. But then what? What happens after we do the thing we think is so good? Is it bumping us forward … Continue reading 1161. And then what?
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