What stokes our fire to carry on in spite of the constant cries

Lahti, Finland's three Ski Jumps Stadium
The simple, exquisite daisy at the next blog came from this hillside

 

What stokes our fire to carry on in spite of the constant cries that it’s too difficult to stay motivated and too mundane to have fun with exercise?

A compelling (and hopefully fun) goal.

So yeah, let’s try another comeback.

Last year’s comeback was stalled by double hernia (hernia occurred June 7) repair surgury in July.

Two days ago moved up to a new age group… M55-59.

Being the youngest is a competitive advantage.

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Why take the risk to put an actual dent in our wellness, or the Universe?

Monica Flanagin Decker's book club's first meeting
Many of them went to the Y to work out (on Friday night no less) before the 8pm book club start

 

So inspired that Monica’s book club was scheduled around evening workout schedules so that no one would have to sacrifice their physical wellness.

The most amazing thing about taking the risk to put an actual dent in the Universe is that the hoped for vibe will eventually catch hold with a small group of like-minded people.

And thus begins the ripple effect. More at the…

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Never be okay with giving in to “it’s not worth it anymore”

Mile split for Master's runner
Three weeks of travel to freezing locations throws things off a bit

 

Excuses are a dime a dozen and it’s easy to walk around with a nickel’s worth.

Be okay with getting detoured, but never be okay with giving in to “it’s not worth it anymore”.

Note: Aimed for sub-six-minute mile. Prior to the three week stretch, able to do it ‘at will’. Not yesterday.

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