The Great 365 Mile+ Peaceful Warrior Challenge

Ran 5.5 miles yesterday,

Didnt check in, was in a bit of a flurry lol. Great run, tried to maintain the same mantra of I intend to be Kind and Compassionate.

I hope that you all have a great day!

I have not done pull-ups in some time. I stick mostly to stretching, pushups, core workouts, and something called the X3 Bar. Although, I am not consistent with these workouts lol.

Twin studies are so cool! In the past I was very interested in the Kelly Brothers NASA twin study.

 

A great free resource for mapping running distances is (https://onthegomap.com/#/create) if you are interested! The website also provides elevation profiles for those of us living in the mountains.

 

They have a range of bands

• "Custom Engineered Resistance Bands up to 600 lbs (272 kg). – Includes Extra-Light, Light, Medium, and Heavy. (600+ lb Elite Band sold separately) bands made from layered latex of exceptional thickness"

The one that I have is an earlier model then what is advertised and it has a red, blue, and green band I believe.

 

10.3 Miles this morning!

Turned down a road that I have been putting off a while (For context: My goal for mid-summer is to take that road all the way down to the peak of a mountain [11.5 miles one way] and it is an incline the whole way. Right now I am doing out and backs to build the endurance, and because I do not want to ask a friend to come pick me up at 6 in the morning lol).

Anyways, this morning's thought was on fear as I looked down that dark road early in the morning. With a mindset of "go for it" I was able to take that next step towards my goal. I gained a new perspective of the valley just by taking that next step and not allowing myself to be intimidated and running back to make the distance up somewhere more familiar to me.

Also, had a random thought about barriers to access (for children) for P on my run which I intend to expand on in a different post on an appropriate forum.

With that said, "go for it!"

 

To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift - Steve Prefontaine

Didn't check in for the last 2 days but up 10.5 miles (5.5 mi/5 mi respectively).

White Belt I now!

 

4 miles this morning!

Late start and very windy. Had a good chat with Mr. Wind this morning. We are coming to understand each other a little better

 

Ran 5.1 miles,

Snuck one in before tomorrow's long run and the winter weather bearing down on us. I have noticed that my mind is much more active since having started school again (I'm sure that you can sympathize @eagle rising hahahaha).

It is interesting to think that running breeds energy in a way that few understand. I feel clean and efficient. A positive lifestyle with healthy food, physical activity, and mentally stimulating activities has led me closer to grasping some understanding of what it means to be my best self. I intend to introduce more spiritual activity to my life wherever I can find the time.

Keep up the great work everyone! I will try and do a status post this weekend!

 

5 miles,

First run of the week. Very active week with work and school. So happy that I snuck today's run in

Thought from the run came up when I saw a street sign reflect the spectrum of light and the colors changes as I came closer to the sign.

This led me to think that "our experience is determined by our perspective."

Here is an interesting video that discusses the topic a bit

 

4 miles,

Dont make excuses. Treat your thoughts (yes those thoughts of anger, desire, attachment) as an old friend.

Keep moving forward!