8 weeks down, 8 to go for the 10k!  Only did 2 sessions of the 4 this week, but in those two sessions I performed pretty well.  Unfortunately I didn’t get this HVAC job, so the search goes on, but I’m never giving up!

Quote of the week: None

Stretching: 7/7 days.
Current weight: 189 pounds
Current running PBs:
                    5k:        19:54!!  6:25 per mile.  (Doral Christmas Race 12/21/2025)
                    10k:     7:33 per mile (GetAway 10k in 2018)

0:00 Intro and Quote of the Week
0:18 Weekly Achievements
6:53 Current Standings
8:10 The Plan for the Week
10:01 Weekly Thoughts
13:56 Outtro

7 weeks down, 9 to go for the 10k!  I did all 4 training sessions this week and it went so well!  I also scored a phone interview with an HVAC/R company this week let’s gooooo!  I’m going to throw everything I have at it to hopefully get an in-person interview and get hired!

Quote of the week: None

Stretching: 7/7 days.
Current weight: 189 pounds
Current running PBs:
                    5k:        19:54!!  6:25 per mile.  (Doral Christmas Race 12/21/2025)
                    10k:     7:33 per mile (GetAway 10k in 2018)

0:00 Intro and Quote of the Week
0:17 Weekly Achievements
5:17 Current Standings
5:45 The Plan for the Week
7:08 Weekly Thoughts
14:11 Outtro

6 weeks down, 10 to go for the 10k!  Training is going so well, I finished 3 training days this week!  And this coming week I might be able to do all 4!  Life is beautiful, this journey is beautiful, and I have beautiful souls around me supporting and lifting me up.  Let’s have a great week!

Quote of the week: “Do look back, but only to see how far you’ve come.”  - Myself.

Stretching: 7/7 days.
Current weight: 189 pounds
Current running PBs:
                    5k:        19:54!!  6:25 per mile.  (Doral Christmas Race 12/21/2025)
                    10k:     7:33 per mile (GetAway 10k in 2018)

0:00 Intro and Quote of the Week
1:29 Weekly Achievements
4:28 Current Standings
4:48 The Plan for the Week
6:12 Weekly Thoughts
15:12 Outtro

Only 2 training sessions this week, but they were both phenomenal efforts and I feel I still got better this week!  It was also a full week of work so the paycheck should be nice!  Also, the financial advice from last week was terrible lol, don’t listen to it.  Maybe listen to the financial thoughts in this episode instead.  Also, I went to the Library, got a card, and checked out a book!  It already feels so much better to read on my breaks at work instead of mindless scrolling and superficial conversations.

Quote of the week: “While it is always best to believe in oneself, a little help from others can be a great blessing.”  - Uncle Iroh.

Stretching: 7/7 days.
Current weight: 189 pounds
Current running PBs:
                    5k:        19:54!!  6:25 per mile.  (Doral Christmas Race 12/21/2025)
                    10k:     7:33 per mile (GetAway 10k in 2018)

0:00 Intro and Quote of the Week
1:45 Weekly Achievements
7:34 Current Standings
7:52 The Plan for the Week
8:35 Weekly Thoughts
11:17 Outtro

Honestly this week was close to the perfect, ideal work and training week!  4 double shifts, and my last shift going home early after getting close to overtime.  4 training sessions where I stayed focused and consciously trained.  And most importantly, making time for Adri.  That is more like it! The only thing that could make it better would be even more time with Adri, and having an HVAC job for work instead of a restaurant.  Soon! 

Quote of the week: “If you can take a step forward, take it.  Just as important, if you can avoid a step back, stand your ground.”  - Myself.

Stretching: 7/7 days.
Current weight: 189 pounds
Current running PBs:
                    5k:        19:54!!  6:25 per mile.  (Doral Christmas Race 12/21/2025)
                    10k:     7:33 per mile (GetAway 10k in 2018)

0:00 Intro and Quote of the Week
1:41 Weekly Achievements
5:14 Current Standings
5:55 The Plan for the Week
6:48 Weekly Thoughts
8:37 Outtro

Another week full of double shifts with training sessions on my days off.  So Still a full productive week!

Quote of the week: None

Stretching: 7/7 days.
Current weight: 189 pounds
Current running PBs:
                    5k:        19:54!!  6:25 per mile.  (Doral Christmas Race 12/21/2025)
                    10k:     7:33 per mile (GetAway 10k in 2018)

0:00 Intro and Quote of the Week
0:22 Weekly Achievements
3:27 Current Standings
3:46 The Plan for the Week
4:34 Weekly Thoughts
4:56 Outtro

Got some unexpected extra hours at work which is always nice, I started running while carrying water, and actually put $2,000 aside in savings!  This was a nice productive week.

Quote of the week: None

Stretching: 7/7 days.
Current weight: 189 pounds
Current running PBs:
                    5k:        19:54!!  6:25 per mile.  (Doral Christmas Race 12/21/2025)
                    10k:     7:33 per mile (GetAway 10k in 2018)

0:00 Intro and Quote of the Week
0:15 Weekly Achievements
4:01 Current Standings
6:26 The Plan for the Week
7:34 Weekly Thoughts
11:06 Outtro

A beautiful first week of the year, and Adri and I actually got to visit the beach!  The holiday season has calmed down immensely, so work was nice and calm.  The training sessions felt amazing!  Let’s keep it going!

Quote of the week: “Perspective is Everything.”  - Gabriel, Founder of Lucid Core.

Stretching: 7/7 days.
Current weight: 189 pounds
Current running PBs:
                    5k:        19:54!!  6:25 per mile.  (Doral Christmas Race 12/21/2025)
                    10k:     7:33 per mile (GetAway 10k in 2018)

0:00 Intro and Quote of the Week
5:19 Weekly Achievements
6:58 Current Standings
8:07 The Plan for the Week
8:52 Weekly Thoughts
9:10 Outtro

Happy New Year everyone!  2025 turned out to be a really great year.  So many accomplishments.  Let’s make 2026 even better! 

Quote of the week: “The best thing you can do for everyone around you is to become the best version of yourself.”  - Thales.

Stretching: 7/7 days.
Current weight: 185 pounds
Current running PBs:
                    5k:        19:54!!  6:25 per mile.  (Doral Christmas Race 12/21/2025)
                    10k:     7:33 per mile (GetAway 10k in 2018)

0:00 Intro and Quote of the Week
2:19 Weekly Achievements
3:45 Current Standings
4:03 The Plan for the Week
4:53 Weekly Thoughts
9:39 Outtro

19:54!!!  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays y’all!!!  My goodness I’m so happy.  I trained hard, put in the effort every day, and got the darn thing done!  The goal was 21 minutes, and I beat 20!!!  And Adri was there to support me the whole way.  Time to rest for a week or two, and begin training for the next race! 

Quote of the week: “Don’t set goals that are byproducts.  Set goals that come with byproducts.”  - Myself.

Stretching: 7/7 days.
Current weight: 185 pounds
Current running PBs:
                    5k:        19:54!!  6:25 per mile.  (Doral Christmas Race 12/21/2025)
                    10k:     7:33 per mile (GetAway 10k in 2018)

0:00 Intro and Quote of the Week
2:54 Weekly Achievements
8:10 Current Standings
9:08 The Plan for the Week
9:50 Weekly Thoughts
15:22 Outtro