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
Tag: health
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
1193. C and O canal Riff: Pre race
It’s Monday April 15, 2024 12 days out from C and O Canal 100. I wasn’t planning on running this race Turns out, I got my schedule 2 weeks out and noticed my manager gave me off friday/ saturday/ sunday Unusual because I didn’t request off, but I remember that C and O was that … Continue reading 1193. C and O canal Riff: Pre race
1190. How to live
How often does a person live a long life but lived to little? Maybe most people? The reality is we’re all going to die one day No matter how many years we’re given , we can still live a long, full, and fulfilling life. Think of those we lost in this world, those close to … Continue reading 1190. How to live
1189. How nice would it be?
How nice would it be if someone could show us exactly how to live our life? To know exactly what to do in every single situation This is what we really try to do too: studying for this, preparing for that, saving for x, thinking about y, And as iron Mike said “ everyone has … Continue reading 1189. How nice would it be?
1186. Differences.
I have a race in 1.5 weeks. Ultra marathon, 100 miles. The training block is important. How many miles am I putting up each week? Typically the miles bump up slowly , peak out a few weeks out, and then slowly start bumping down. Runners have different strategies: When to peak How many miles to … Continue reading 1186. Differences.
1183. Support staff
A barback supports the bartending staff. There are always clean glasses, fresh ingredients, more liquors and booze - ready to go. A busser supports the service staff. Watering tables, clearing plates, running an ice tea or getting some extra ketchup, taking the trash out, cleaning the bus bins This is about having someone else do … Continue reading 1183. Support staff
1181. Small tings
Don’t sweat the small stuff was a national best seller. “Don’t sweat the small things, and remember it’s all small things” Truth is truth, who cares where Carlson got it from? It’s not just about letting the small things go. Little things add up too. A penny doubled everyday for 31 days or 3 million … Continue reading 1181. Small tings
1180. Morning Rituals Riff
Morning time is a sacred time It sets our day up for success But a successful morning starts the night before “Plan tomorrows work, today” Don’t go to sleep with any baggage Getting a good night sleep Planning tomorrow's work today is just knowing what you want to do for the day, there’s no question … Continue reading 1180. Morning Rituals Riff
1179. Tests
Testing in the workplace, it’s a good way to keep people on their toes. To make sure they know what they need to know. A knowledge staff is an effective one. Are there repercussions for “failing” the test? Probably. And what about if staff passes the test are there rewards? Probably not. “Well you get … Continue reading 1179. Tests
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