(See www.SoTHISIsFitness.com/podcast30 for extended show notes/blog)

There are more ways to triumph than weight loss.

 

There's a concept in the fitness world, which I have talked about many times... called "non-scale victories". Often times the scale might not move as much as we'd like and we get discouraged. Times like those it's important to celebrate the non-scale victories, like "hey, that shirt fits great now!" or "I finished a 5K!" or "wow, I just finished the Spartan Ultra Beast at Mt. Killington!"

Ok... some people are more extreme than others.

My guest for Episode 30 of the podcast is a True Triumph in all senses of the word. This guy took charge, picked himself up out of a situation that was hazardous to his health, and got it together. First... for his kids... then... for himself... and after that? Well... now he's shepherding his crew towards THEIR big non-scale victory.

Mike is the kind of guy we should all strive to be. Check out his story, share it with a friend, and let's show the world how to #LiveLifeLimitless!

For the extended show notes and blog, check out www.SoTHISIsFitness.com

What's in this episode:

• Thanks for the support on the career move!
• So much to do!
• Sickness? More like "suck-ness"
• Caffeine & the World Anti-Doping Agency
• Sleep
• The coming days
• Our guest - Mike Collins!
  • health concerns
  • trials & tribulations of finding the right gym
  • match made in heaven
  • becoming a trainer
  • obstacle course racing & the Ultra Beast
  • bringing others to the mountain-top
  • getting... pulled off the race course?

Episode Resources

• Drive Custom Fit website
• Mike's Instagram

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(See www.SoTHISIsFitness.com/podcast29 for extended show notes/blog)

Sometimes in life we come to a crossroads.

When we get to this crossroads... we usually have to make a decision. Sometimes, it's a pretty big decision. Sometimes... it's a decision who's consequences can ultimately alter the course of the rest of your life.

I recently stood at a crossroads like that. And to steal a line from a famous poem... I took the road less travelled.

I am leaving the job that changed my life.

In doing so, I'm forging a new path in life... I'm taking a risk, going after what I'm most passionate about... and only time will tell how it'll all work out.

For the extended show notes and blog, check out www.SoTHISIsFitness.com

What's in this episode:

• Whoa - we moved!
• Adventures In Adulting
• Internet, and other 2017 problems
• Exploring new surroundings
• What's In The Box?
• Leaving the job that changed my life
  • The quick "what's happening?"
  • Why I'm leaving
  • What I'm getting into, and why
  • How this affects So THIS Is Fitness (and... y'know...life)
  • The lesson to be learned from all this

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(See www.SoTHISIsFitness.com/podcast28 for extended show notes/blog)

What's the big deal with Boston?

The Boston Marathon holds a high level of regard among those in the running world, and rightly so. It's one of the more challenging, the oldest, and the most prestigious marathons you can hope to participate in. It is highly desired and notoriously difficult to get in to. You've either got to run another marathon VERY fast to qualify, or you've got to be accepted to a charity team and raise gobs of money. But how exactly does that even work?

Peter Villa, of the "How Was Your Run Today?" podcast, joins us to talk about exactly that. Join us for a positively rousing discussion about:

• when last we saw each other at Millinocket
• why someone would want to run Boston at all
• qualifying for Boston
• how to become a part of a charity team
• how fundraising on a charity team works
• and more

Links & Resources from this episode

• www.HowWasYourRunToday.com
• Peter's Boston Marathon fundraising page
• Spaulding Race for Rehab
• Official BAA Boston Marathon website

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I feel like I've recommended this before...

 

...But sometimes you've just gotta CELEBRATE a victory, right? Well that's... Largely... What today's about! Marathon #7 complete! And a new Personal best to boot! Plus...A day in the life! And, well, this episode is the beginning of some new stuff for the podcast!

 

Join Darrell and Megan for:

• The big Marathon #7 finish
• Hyannis Marathon, and how it went
• The importance of self-massage
• That final boost
• New stuff!
• Girl Scout Cookies

 

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There exists a massive gap in the fitness world.

There's where you currently stand... and then there's "the other side". Maybe you're at the beginning looking toward the end... Across the incredible divide separating you from future you... You from "I finished, the end" you...

Maybe you're there, in "I achieved it" land... And you're trying to remember what motivated you and got you there in the first place.

Maybe you're that fit trainer and you can't understand how these people can't just stop being fat.

Whatever the case... Understanding "the other side" can be a challenging... If not impossible task. So let's try to shed some light on it, eh?

 

In a nutshell... this episode is about:

• Understanding "the gap" in the fitness industry
  • Why some trainers, fitness professionals, and gyms in general "don't get it".
• Understanding "the gap" in your own personal fitness
  • Why it's so hard to get started
  • Why it can be so easy to fall off
  • Why it can be so hard to get back into it after falling off

A lot of this... well... maybe you already know. Maybe you already HAD the epiphany. But maybe not. Hope this is helpful!

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It's an awfully long road you're on...

Yes, YOU. All of us, really. Life is a journey, our chosen goals and targets are a journey... all of this is a journey. Most journeys are gonna be pretty long. Every so often, along the way, it's important to stop and celebrate the little victories on the road to total success.

Appreciation is pretty important, too.

We may not always be satisfied with our current lot in life... but it's important to be grateful and appreciative of what we CURRENTLY have. Once we've wrapped our heads around THAT... we can start working towards where we DO want to be. SO, for our EPIC (har har) 25th episode - we tackle these two important points. Yes, today's episode is that simple:

• Appreciation
• Control what you can
• Celebration
• My challenge to YOU

Thanks to all of you for sticking with me for 25 episodes - I fully intend to bring you (many more than) 25 more, and the quality is only gonna continue to improve - content, production values, and more.

***Apologies for the "buzz buzz" at the end of the episode.***

Resources:

Episode 24 - "It's Not Enough" (time management resources)

Why Workouts Fail #2 - The Scale

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"It's not enough".

We get told, every single day, that "it's not enough". The "it" may vary, and the person telling us that "it's not enough" varies too. The point remains the same. We don't measure up. We are not yet satisfactory. IT is not yet satisfactory. Maybe that "it" is "the amount of time we have in a day". Maybe that "it" is "how pretty you are". "It" could be any number of things. There are some very important things to consider. On this lovely snow day, I took a moment to stop, smell the (snow-covered) roses, and really think about all of this. It's not an easy thing to talk about... but I'm good at talking. And I've been there... just like with all of this stuff... it's nice to get something off my chest that I've dealt with for so long. 

Podcast Episode 24 delves into the issue of "It's not enough"

Discussion in this episode will include:

• Snow days, and "taking a break"
• Time Management & Prioritization
• The February "What's In The Box?"
• Being "not pretty enough", "not good enough" and just generally... "not enough"
• When being "not enough" is ok, and how to tell the difference

It's a long talk. It's a tough talk. You'll find, I'm sure... it's worth it. Below you'll find the link to the resources and sponsors mentioned in this episode.

Episode 24 Resources

Find the Time Management / Weekly Planner sheet here

Find the original "Time Management - Making It Work" blog post here

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Sometimes we get locked into a sick cycle of failure. When that happens... things can seem pretty hopeless. We can seem completely lost. Permanently locked into a neverending circle of mediocrity and non-progress. Eventually, we might give up hope of success completely. It's when we find ourselves in those desperate, terrible situations... that we need to believe in ourselves and the power of change more than ever. We need to believe that we CAN try again... and that THIS time... things WILL be different. We NEED to BELIEVE. It's time we try. Just ONE more time. I've been there. I get it. This is hard. It can seem completely hopeless. it can seem like a lost cause and you'll never get there... especially since you've already tried this 5 times with no positive result. Y'know what? Like the old saying goes... fall down 7 times... get up 8. It's up to us to believe... that THIS TIME... just one... last... try... This time... things CAN... and WILL... be different.  There's a method to the madness here. Today's episode will cover the following bases:

• My run today and what I think it means for my big goals
• My “big resurgence” with STIF
• How to ACTUALLY have THIS time be different. Do that by:
  • Acknowledging past failures, owning it, and being able to move forward
  • Understanding WHY and HOW you failed in the past
  • Know yourself
  • Getting your head right
  • Setting the goal
  • Developing the plan
  • Executing and following through
  • Figuring out what happens when you get there

I firmly believe, as a result of having been there, that if you just BELIEVE firmly enough... this time really, truly CAN and WILL be different. Have a little faith in yourself. Please, do reach out if you like. [email protected] And find me online: www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness www.instagram.com/sothisisfitness www.twitter.com/sothisisfitness www.sothisisfitness.com Find our sponsors online, too! www.runtruenorth.com www.hopheadevents.com www.foolproofbrewing.com

Life is tough. No matter how awesome you are, sometimes life can kick you in the tail. That's just the way it is. There's no preparing for it, there's no guarding against it... If it's gonna happen, it's gonna happen. It's times like these that you need to bring a little balance and wine into your life. Ok, not literally balance and wine... I KIND of mean that in the literal sense, but mostly the philosophical sense... Roll with me here... This past weekend I attended the South Shore Food and Wine Expo with my mom and Megan. We had a ton of fun, tried lots of new things, and the idea for this week's episode was born. In this episode:

• A heart to heart about wants vs needs
• Finding balance when life "gets in the way"
• Moving things off the chore list and into the fun zone
• A recap of the South Shore Food and Wine Expo

Check out my guests! The event was great, and I was thrilled to meet so many awesome vendors! Please take a moment to check them out online and learn more. Hopefully you'll see more of some of them here! Inebri-art - website Farms to Forks - website - Twitter Alden Park - website Rye Tavern - website Vitamin J2 - website Kalahari Biltong - website Hophead Events - website

It's always easier to "not". It doesn't take much for us to stay in bed, sit on the couch, and otherwise simply NOT do it. When you factor in the bitter cold, snow, wind, and all-around poor conditions of winter... you can just forget the whole "getting outside for a run" thing. Maybe that's why folks who DO go out there and run despite the winter chill are called "winter warriors". It's not such a crazy concept, when you really break it down... and understanding the "why"? Well...if you're in this fitness thing, or you're even THINKING about it... I bet you'll get it. There's plenty to go over in this episode... I wasn't really sure what to expect from this episode when the idea struck me. What I ended up with was...dare I say... pretty awesome. I had the opportunity to interview 4 people who all had some interesting and different ideas on why THEY get out there despite the bitter winter cold. Their stories ranged from pretty normal to pretty extraordinary. So what exactly is in this episode?

• Revisiting my big goals for this year, and what kind of a start that's off to.
• Winter Warlock 5K, 10K, 13.1, & 18 Miler 2017
• What's In The Box - January Edition
• On-site at Winter Warlock
  • Participant experience
  • Why they are Winter Warriors
• My thoughts on why to be a Winter Warrior

Be sure to check out the Dave's Antarctica marathon plan and the My Luu charity links below! Brief Video Summary of Dave's Plan to Run in Antarctica: https://youtu.be/xmEOPyxpeWY The My Luu Memorial Fund: https://www.crowdrise.com/myluufund   Thanks to my sponsors! www.hopheadevents.com www.runtruenorth.com www.foolproofbrewing.com