The Around the Bay race is only two weeks away. The countdown is on. Today, I ran my last long run before the race. 26 km. Next week’s “long run” will be half that distance. It was hard. I didn’t feel like running today. And I definitely didn’t feel like running 26 km. But I…
Sometimes I choose pain over comfort. That’s why I’m running the Around the Bay race again this year. Running 30 km is a great way to test your will and stamina. I’m a bit behind in my training. As usual. The race is a little later this year, so I have a buffer. It’s in…
Last month Deb and I joined a gym. Again. We belonged to one before COVID. And after COVID, we never went back. But we’re getting to an age where we need to be in shape so that we can stay healthy. Not only for our kids, but for our grandkids. Deb has a trainer to…
Hard to believe that it’s the last day of my year. Tomorrow, I turn 63. A lot of milestones for me in Groon 62. (Groon 62 = Feb. 22, 2025 to Feb. 21, 2026) The best one? Our first grandchildren were born in Groon 62. Both were in December. Atlas and Helena. About three weeks…
I consider Steven Pressfield to be my writing coach. I read his book Do The Work before I start a new project. I’ve just finished reading it again as I revisit my play Minced. Pressfield describes the creative process accurately. And encourages you to find your way through the Resistance that will challenge you. The…
Some things never change. The way to accomplish goals is simple. Find moments of focus and do the work. It doesn’t have to be a lot of time. Consistency is more important than duration. Because consistency builds on itself. It compounds. Doing a binge of work here and then a binge later might feel good.…
Finally, I’m getting back on track. The pendulum is swinging the other way. My average weight went down to 199.7lbs. It’s only 0.8lbs less than last month. But it’s in the right direction. Highest weight was 205.2lbs and lowest weight was 195lbs. Getting enough sleep and not snacking late at night really helps. And I…
Shortly after my birthday, I came up with three priorities for the year. And for March, I looked at that list every day. To make sure that those priorities stayed top of mind. I tried to find some step every day to move forward on those goals. I plan to do the same in April.…
The Around the Bay Road Race was much different this year, compared to last year. Last year, it was sunny and clear. Cool, but not cold. This year, it was wet. And a little chilly. It could have been worse. We didn’t get the freezing rain that was forecasted. But my shoes and socks got…
It’s the night before the big race. 30 kilometers. Or 18.64 miles. I haven’t trained as much as I planned, but I trained more than last year. I’m going to bed early. I’ve got my running equipment ready. I’ve got my mental state prepared. Tara and Dan will be running the race as well. We’ll…
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