Boredom, excuses, fatigue, procrastination, time

self doubt
From Facebook yesterday. It took my breath away for a moment.

 

Eight-milers and gym visits on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays can get old.

Boredom, excuses, fatigue, procrastination, time  – yeah, they add up.

Over manage the things you used to under manage or ignore.

Be intentional about being fit for life.

PS. Be rebellious enough to fight for your wellness.

 

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There is a time and place for healthy compromise

Valparaiso bridge
Start of run.

 

Unique small business entry way
Along the way.

 

Valparaiso University sports stadium
A gate was open.

 

Northwest Indiana Times newspaper
Big event from previous day.

 

Flanagin's Bulk Mail team
Breakfast meeting at Uptown Cafe.

 

Donna Flanagin of lanolin's bulk mail service
Donna, the owner, has applied countless Disney concepts to her business.

 

Flanagin's Bulk Mail team
“Team” photo.

 

Apple Watch boarding pass
Delta boarding pass on Apple Watch.

 

In the midst of focus and discipline is compromise and creativity.

The morning required more time than i hoped, so the run was cut short by 30 minutes. Still, at 50+ minutes, it was a run to be grateful for.

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Daily creativity is under rated

Windermere Prep School signage
This morning before sunrise.

 

In order to run before sunrise i had to postpone writing until mid-morning – while our son was at the Dentist. Writing this post in the waiting room is less comfortable than in my second floor office facing east, and facing the daily sunrise.

Because i knew in advance this morning would be challenging, i had already prepped myself for working differently.

By the way, the 8-miler (before sunrise) was nice and easy and included 800 meters of walking on either end.

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Fewer, harder workouts

Sean D'Souza keynote slide
Sean D’Souza (tiny left corner) slide from two days ago.

 

Sean D’Souza was a day two afternoon speaker. He’s from New Zealand. Among other things, he and his wife work three months, then take one month off. This means three months vacation per year. Wow.

He claims it’s true.

His third and final bullet point (above) is “fewer, kinder clients”. Everyone’s dream (in addition to the whole vacation proposition) right?

What is the paradox of fewer and nicer? And does it matter?

Yes.

And here’s the paradox…

Since retiring, immediately began a different running and gym schedule.

Moving from a monthly goal:

  • 20 running days
  • 8 gym visits

To a monthly goal:

  • 12 runs (far fewer)
  • 12 gym visits

Fewer, longer runs.

Everyone’s dream?

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Intentionally use your expert knowledge to your advantage

Map My Run screen shot jeff noel
Yesterday, April 18, 2015.

 

Yesterday’s 90-minute run became a 90-minute walk instead.

Was comfortable making the change without guilt for three solid reasons:.

  1. Tired from being up late from the Jimmy Buffett concert
  2. The subtropical heat from starting the activity later than normal
  3. The quality of the previous three outings, including a great 5k race and a six-minute time trial.

Know thyself.

And intentionally use that expert knowledge to your advantage.

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