Carl and Jenny Talk About

Welcome back to Day 27 of the 75 Hard challenge.

In today’s episode I talk about adapting routines while friends are visiting onboard, completing a steady morning bike ride despite a slightly aching knee, and why discipline matters far more than motivation when life gets busy.

Today’s progress included:
• 48 minute bike workout
• 13.5km completed
• Water intake on track
• Reading progress made
• Second workout planned for later in the day

One of the biggest lessons from this challenge is learning that consistency matters more than perfection. Life constantly changes around us, but real progress happens when we continue showing up anyway.

Thanks for listening and following the journey.

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Day 26 of 75 Hard and the challenge is starting to feel real now!

This morning aboard Dream we completed another Couch to 10K session, followed by yoga stretching and a final run back to the boat. Little by little we’re improving, and we’re both really starting to enjoy the running now.

Today we talk about:

•  The importance of small daily gains 
•  Why discipline matters more than motivation 
•  How changing our diet is affecting performance 
•  Fueling workouts with healthy carbs 
•  Managing 75 Hard while living aboard a sailboat 
•  Friends arriving onboard during the challenge 
•  Balancing workouts, healthy eating, YouTube videos and podcast production 

This next week will probably be one of the toughest yet with guests staying aboard, but the challenge continues:
 ✔ Two 45-minute workouts every day
 ✔ Healthy clean eating
 ✔ No alcohol
 ✔ Reading daily
 ✔ Staying consistent no matter what

We’re now over one-third of the way through 75 Hard and learning that real change comes from consistency, commitment and embracing discomfort.

Thanks for following the journey aboard Dream!

#75Hard #SailingLife #FitnessJourney #CouchTo10K #LiveaboardLife #Discipline #Motivation #HealthyLifestyle #RunningJourney #BoatLife

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Today marks Day 25 of the 75 Hard challenge — officially one third of the way through.

In this episode I talk about changing up my workout routine after digging out my old Wing Chun rattan ring from my martial arts days. What started as a backup plan turned into one of the most enjoyable workouts I’ve had in a long time.

I also discuss:

•  Why varying exercises matters 
•  Tendon and stabiliser training 
•  The mental side of consistency 
•  Starting The Mental Toughness Handbook
•  Diet updates and daily routine 
•  Hitting the one-third milestone 

One workout left today… onwards to Day 26.

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Day 24 of 75 Hard is complete — and tomorrow marks ONE THIRD of the challenge finished. 💪

This morning’s Couch to 10K session was a tough one with aching calves from yesterday’s Iso Bow workout, but discipline got the job done once again. We even pushed out an extra half-mile run on the way back to the marina despite heavy legs.

Today’s Patreon video includes:
🏃‍♂️ Running and mindset updates
💪 Fighting through sore legs
🚴 Recovery plans and lactic acid flush training
📚 Finishing Atomic Habits
🥗 Clean eating and daily routine updates
🔥 Why consistency beats motivation every time

One of the biggest lessons from this challenge so far is that progress comes from the small daily decisions repeated over and over again.

Thanks again for all the support — it genuinely helps keep the motivation and accountability high.

Carl

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Day 23 of the 75 Hard Challenge and the routine is now fully locked in. What started as discipline is quickly becoming habit.

In this episode, I share my morning IsoBow and Bullworker X5 workout, why isometric training is more intense than it looks, and how we stayed consistent despite an early appointment.

I also break down my simple daily nutrition, including a high-protein breakfast, clean meals, and why keeping things consistent is key to progress.

This is the stage where it stops feeling like a challenge… and starts becoming a lifestyle.

Key themes:

•  Building habits through consistency 
•  Isometric vs dynamic strength training 
•  Simple, repeatable nutrition 
•  Staying disciplined when life gets busy 

Day 23 — consistent, focused, unstoppable. 💪

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Day 22 of 75 Hard… and we went back to the beginning.

Early alarm, wind still howling, but no excuses — we got out to the track and completed Couch to 10K Week 2.

Why start from the beginning?
 Because of a knee injury… and because sometimes the smartest move is to slow down to build back stronger.

This journey isn’t about ego. It’s about consistency.

We’re training together, building step by step, and focusing on long-term progress — not quick wins.

Alongside the workouts:
 ✅ Water intake on point
 ✅ Diet dialled in
 ✅ Reading daily (Atomic Habits)
✅ Progress pics done

We’re also gearing up for:
 🏊‍♂️ Pool swimming (once we get cleared at the local hospital)
 🌊 Open water swimming when it warms up
 🏃‍♂️ Training for an endurance race in Santorini this October

💡 KEY TAKEAWAY FROM TODAY:

You don’t need to start fast.
 You don’t need to be fit.
 You just need to start.

Even if that means starting again.

📚 CURRENT READ:

Atomic Habits by James Clear
One of the biggest lessons so far:
Small daily habits shape your identity — not the other way around.

🔥 IF YOU’RE THINKING ABOUT 75 HARD:

This is your sign.

It doesn’t matter where you are right now…
 What matters is showing up.

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 👉 Drop a comment if you’re doing 75 Hard or thinking about it
 👉 Subscribe to stay accountable with us

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Day 21 of the 75 Hard Challenge and the results are starting to show—not just physically, but mentally too.

In this episode, I talk about:

•  Hitting the 3-week milestone 
•  Training twice a day and the discipline it builds 
•  Why weight loss has slowed—and why that’s actually a positive 
•  Creatine loading and muscle development 
•  Lessons from Atomic Habits
•  Adapting workouts to stay consistent no matter what 

This challenge is no longer about motivation—it’s about routine, structure, and showing up every single day.

If you’re on your own journey, this episode will keep you focused and moving forward.

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It started with good intentions… and a snooze button that turned 5 minutes into nearly two hours. But instead of letting that derail the day, I got up, got on the bike, and got it done.

At first, I wasn’t feeling it at all. Legs were heavy, motivation was low—but one small change made all the difference. I switched up my route, and just like that, everything clicked.

In this episode, I talk about:

•  How changing your environment can instantly shift your mindset 
•  Real, noticeable progress from consistent training 
•  Tackling hills that used to stop me in my tracks 
•  Why the days you don’t feel like it matter the most 

I also share how the principles from Atomic Habits are starting to show up in real life—small daily actions building into real results.

Day 20 is in the books: workouts underway, water on track, clean eating, and progress visible.

If you’re on your own journey—or thinking about starting one—this is your reminder to keep going, even when it’s tough.

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Day 19 of the 75 Hard challenge and the routine is starting to lock in.

Up early again today — Jen hit the track for a run while I stayed back and pushed through a strength session using resistance bands and the iso bow… and I’ve got to say, the burn you get from it is unreal. Simple bit of kit, but it really delivers.

In this episode, I talk about:

•  Why simple training tools can outperform complicated setups 
•  How the iso bow is becoming a key part of my routine 
•  The real impact of consistency over intensity 
•  The 4 Laws from Atomic Habits and how they’re shaping my daily habits 
•  Why systems matter more than motivation 

I also share a more personal insight towards the end…

I’ve added some progress photos from the last 6 months — and it’s important to say, this transformation isn’t just from 75 Hard. It’s the result of a structured training plan, consistency, and sticking to a system over time.

If you’re looking to make real changes, this episode will give you a practical and honest perspective on what it actually takes.

💬 If you want help building your own plan — feel free to reach out.

Follow the journey daily on YouTube or listen here if you prefer audio.

And if you're on your own journey… keep going.

Small daily actions = big long-term results 💪

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Day 18 of the 75 Hard Challenge… and something has shifted.

In this episode, I talk about how discipline is starting to feel automatic. The early mornings, the workouts, the structure—it’s no longer a battle, it’s becoming part of who I am.

Today started strong with progress photos, 20 pages of Atomic Habits, a full iso-bow session, and a bike ride—all done before 9:30am. That’s the power of stacking small wins early.

I also share:

•  Why consistency beats motivation every time 
•  How this challenge is removing procrastination 
•  The unexpected side effects (including a LOT of water 😅) 
•  Improvements in sleep and recovery 
•  Why YOU should consider starting 75 Hard 

If you’ve been sitting on the fence about this challenge, this might be the push you need.

Let’s see what Day 19 brings.

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