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75 Hard

For the past few years I have intermittently participated in a fitness challenge called 75 Hard. The premise of the program is straightforward and specific. There’s really nothing outrageous involved other than the 75 part. For 75 consecutive days:Perform two 45-minute workouts each day, one of which must be done outdoorsTake a progress pictureRead 10 …

Memories

A few years ago, a friend and I took a road trip throughout Colorado. We went here, there, and everywhere. We saw the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Crested Butte, Summit Lake Park, and Mt. Evans, just to name a few of the many sites. I wouldn’t begin to guess how many pictures …

Covid

I thought I was invincible. Actually, I thought I was a medical miracle with immunity the CDC would want to research and replicate. No offense, but I was pretty sure I was the next Henrietta Lacks. (IYKYK) For three years, everyone around me succumbed to Covid. I have friends who have actually had Covid multiple …

OG Tick Tock

It’s almost here…the day I’ve been waiting for since November 6…one hundred and twenty five long and bitter days to be exact. Tomorrow when we wake up, the sun will shine longer, the days will be warmer, and life will be brighter. Running will be easier without wearing 3 layers of clothes and there will …

Excuse Me

Be forewarned, I’m about to climb up on my soapbox and disclose some unpleasantness. My intent is not to judge or offend. I am merely sharing my observations in hopes of encouraging everyone to do better, myself included. I am befuddled by the lack of politeness in today’s society. What happened to common courtesy? When …

Addiction

Drug addiction can rear its ugly head when it’s least expected. Truth be told, I don’t think it ever really goes away, it’s just that it always seems to catch us off guard upon its return. Years of clean living can implode at a moment’s notice, for no rhyme or reason, other than that seems …