Practice every day prepares you for the big race. On day 165 of my running streak I was able to hike down and up the Grand Canyon in one day with two of my 20 something sons and their friend. The only training to prepare for this 12 mile down and out was three miles…
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RSD #1,470 Sometimes you just have to take it one step at a time
This is one of those days. One of those days where life hits you between the eyes and says, “Go ahead, get up and try it again, see where that gets you.” Well I did get up and I did go run and got it done. Check off another day and let’s see what tomorrow…
RSD #1,469 Pain is Temporary, Pride is Forever
This is the quote on my running calendar this morning. It is a welcome reminder that in this season of change the pain is temporary. Had a fast run this morning with an average 9:09 pace. Felt great!
RSD #1,468 3 of 5 Things I learned
After the first year of running every day I looked back and it didn’t feel like a year and it didn’t feel like a big accomplishment. I remember a similar feeling after graduating from college. When I started it seemed so far away and like a tough journey ahead. When I started running I didn’t…
RSD #1,467 Running in Ogden…virtually
It’s hot, so after a late night with friends and a little too much to drink it was to the treadmill I went. Ran a 5k with an iFit trainer on a trail in Ogden, Utah. It was beautiful and make me want to visit the place where the famous pool scene from Sandlot was…
RSD #1,466 Happy Friday
The Arizona summer is heating up with predicted high of 111 degrees today! Got the run done early and felt a little stiff from workout in the gym yesterday. Worked out the kinks! Happy running!
RSD #1,465 2 if 5 Things: If it is important, it gets done
This is #2 of the five things I wrote about after my first year of running every day. In the beginning of the run streak it was very important to plan out the week. Based on my work schedule, the weather, and my hair washing schedule (yes, that is a thing for some of us…
RSD #1,464 Beautiful mornings
It’s June in Arizona and at 5:00am it is beautiful out! The sun is rising and the temperature is in the upper 70’s. Not many people out or much traffic so it is me and the landscaping crews which is fine by me. I’m still listening to my book (highly recommend The Gap and The…
RSD #1,463 1 of 5 Things I Learned from Running Every Day
After my first full year of running every day I reflected on the journey going from never running more than three or four days in a row to running every day for a year. Honestly I think the first weeks and even months were the most difficult. Here is the first of the five things…
RSD 1,462 The first day of a new year
Today is day one on the journey to five years of running three miles or more each day. Every day is different with some being joyful, like today, and others being a bit of drudgery. Most days are joyful and those will be easy to write about. Today was an early run with perfect running…