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A trip down memory lane
All for a great mission
Sep 22 • 
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It’s ok that it’s hard.
I’m 4 weeks out from the Chicago Marathon.
Sep 12 • 
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The truth I couldn’t hide from
Most recreational runners don’t want to hear this:
Sep 11 • 
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August 2025

the mistake I made as a runner (you’re probably doing it too)
Flash back to 1 year ago and I was ~10 weeks out from my first “stand alone” marathon.
Aug 26 • 
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I love simplicity. (Pt. 1?)
I don’t like complicated stuff.
Aug 22 • 
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I’ve discovered these awesome things called “Boundaries”
game changer
Aug 21 • 
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Manufacture urgency
we gotta gooooooo
Aug 20 • 
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Action > Everything
One day it’ll stick
Aug 19 • 
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A Monday morning run
What 9.1 miles on a humid morning in Indianapolis had me thinking about
Aug 18 • 
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8/14/25 — uncle duty training camp
Just got back to Indy after spending the last 4 days up in Grand Rapids with my sister, brother-in-law, and niece.
Aug 14 • 
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8/8/25 — Reps n Reps of Full Sends Only
This ones gonna be a mess…but in the last week, 3 major lessons have appeared through business that I need to write down…so bare with me:
Aug 8 • 
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8/7/25 — Sub 3. Smile & Nod.
we’re doin it.
Aug 7 • 
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