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Run Every Day: Hardest Day #5. The Basement Treadmill

Run Every Day: Hardest Day #5. The Basement Tre...

On January 1, 2019, I made a commitment to run every single day. At least one mile, no matter what. And for over seven years now, that streak has stayed...

Run Every Day: Hardest Day #5. The Basement Tre...

On January 1, 2019, I made a commitment to run every single day. At least one mile, no matter what. And for over seven years now, that streak has stayed...

Run Every Day: Why I Started My Streak

Run Every Day: Why I Started My Streak

I started running every day on January 1, 2019. No big fanfare. No bold declarations on social media. Just a quiet promise to myself to build consistency.

Run Every Day: Why I Started My Streak

I started running every day on January 1, 2019. No big fanfare. No bold declarations on social media. Just a quiet promise to myself to build consistency.

The First Step Is the Hardest. Take It Anyway.

The First Step Is the Hardest. Take It Anyway.

There’s something deceptively easy about signing up for a big event. Half marathon. Ultra. Triathlon. Lifting comp. Couple clicks and it’s done.

The First Step Is the Hardest. Take It Anyway.

There’s something deceptively easy about signing up for a big event. Half marathon. Ultra. Triathlon. Lifting comp. Couple clicks and it’s done.

Why Training for Something Big Changes Everything

Why Training for Something Big Changes Everything

There’s something different about training when there’s a finish line on the calendar. Not a vague goal. Not a "get in shape someday" plan. But a date. A course. A...

Why Training for Something Big Changes Everything

There’s something different about training when there’s a finish line on the calendar. Not a vague goal. Not a "get in shape someday" plan. But a date. A course. A...

Why You Need One Daily Non-Negotiable for Your Fitness

Why You Need One Daily Non-Negotiable for Your ...

In military life, nothing is guaranteed. Your schedule might change at 0400. A tasker can hit with no warning. You might be packing bags for a last-minute TDY when you...

Why You Need One Daily Non-Negotiable for Your ...

In military life, nothing is guaranteed. Your schedule might change at 0400. A tasker can hit with no warning. You might be packing bags for a last-minute TDY when you...

Why Most Fitness Advice Doesn’t Work for Military Life

Why Most Fitness Advice Doesn’t Work for Milita...

Standard fitness advice sounds great on paper. Set a perfect routine. Eat six times a day. Sleep eight hours every night. Hit legs on Tuesday. Progress with precision.

Why Most Fitness Advice Doesn’t Work for Milita...

Standard fitness advice sounds great on paper. Set a perfect routine. Eat six times a day. Sleep eight hours every night. Hit legs on Tuesday. Progress with precision.