These are my notes I sent to my crew. I have a loop race coming up, 3.75 miles per loop. My crew is going to drop me off, pick me up, and call during the race to check in. Call 1: 12pm - Loop 6 / Mile 22.5Call 2: 5pm - Loop 11 / Mile … Continue reading 1580. Crew Call out line for ultra runners
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1564. Take your time
There’s a lot to be said about taking your time It’s easy to rush and move as fast as you can But how long can you do that for? It’s another thing to consciously slow down To pay attention To your work, your breath, your body To be in the moment How can we remember … Continue reading 1564. Take your time
1553. The Training Panic
Seven weeks out from my 100-miler. The plan says I should be hitting 60-mile weeks. I’ve done 33, then 21, maybe 45 this week. The voice in my head is screaming: “You’re not ready. You’re behind. You’re going to fail.” Here’s the thing about that voice—it doesn’t know about my three previous 100-milers. It doesn’t … Continue reading 1553. The Training Panic
1496. Transforming Your Relationship with Time
We've talked about renewal as rebellion, as infrastructure, as practice. But there's something deeper happening here—a fundamental shift in how you relate to time itself. Most people view time as a resource to be spent. The renewal mindset sees time as a cycle to be honored. Look at nature. There's no continuous production without pause. … Continue reading 1496. Transforming Your Relationship with Time
1482. Learning how to learn: the short version
Learning is fundamentally about understanding how your brain processes information, strategically managing cognitive resources, and creating mental frameworks that transform complexity into comprehensible knowledge. A little deeper… Mastering learning is about understanding your brain's dual modes of focused and diffused thinking, using chunking to process complex information efficiently, and employing memory techniques like spaced repetition … Continue reading 1482. Learning how to learn: the short version
1363. Going around coming around
What goes around comes around It’s a cliché something that gets tossed around It sounds good. Do you believe it? Napoleon Hill said, “I fully realize that no wealth or position can long endure, unless built upon truth and justice; therefore, I will engage in no transaction which does not benefit all whom it affects.… … Continue reading 1363. Going around coming around
1359. Power of positive thinking: 4 principles, 5 prompts, and 6 exercises
Power of positive thinking, a book for the ages. It was written over 70 years ago and still applies to us today. The biggest lesson for me: Our thoughts influence reality. Our mindset shapes our experiences and outcomes. It really is all about attitude, even more so than what the facts say. 4 principles Self-talk … Continue reading 1359. Power of positive thinking: 4 principles, 5 prompts, and 6 exercises
1341. Back on the road, travel diaries
I couldn’t sleep again, woke up early. It’s been two days since I last posted. Something’s been on my mind, trying to figure out an option instead of coming home. It just isn’t sitting right Roll out of bed, stretch, shower, and Cories up Once she gets squared up I ask: “What if on our … Continue reading 1341. Back on the road, travel diaries
1337. Travel diaries: changes
Last night was cold, I had to throw a gaiter and flannel on. It kept us up for a little. It but we eventually fell asleep. Anything is better than the heat and bugs. WE ARE OVER THEM. On a other note, left cloudland canyon state park That was the plan, we were suppose to … Continue reading 1337. Travel diaries: changes
1218. Effective Communication: The Firm yet Fair Approach
Most of us dread confrontation. It feels uncomfortable and threatens that desire for peace and harmony. We fear the other person's reaction and the potential consequences. Thinking about it though, this fear is often irrational becuase confrontation rarely lives up to our worst nightmares. Right? A way to get around this feeling is to be … Continue reading 1218. Effective Communication: The Firm yet Fair Approach
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