A week later, Nebraska’s now a part of the past.
Back up in the early a.m., 6 gym days last week, & cut back on complex carbs (bread). Still struggling with performance (pace is off, 9+ minute/miles) but re-dedicated myself to the process again.
For most endurance runners, it’s generally not physical – it’s a matter of repairing the mental.
Positive energy
Before crashing each evening, been surrounding myself with inspiring videos & upbeat vloggers. Easy to get tagged/bogged down with everyday negativity – lotta unhappy people out there. Key is to acknowledge weakness, not to judge (easier to point out shortfalls than to walk in someone else’s shoes) and avoid long time exposure to toxins.
Unhappy folks have to want to be helped. It’s a tough cycle to break.
Vloggers
I cycle through YouTube vloggers as my mood & interests change. Backpackers, 14er climbs, sky runners.
Currently following young upbeat individuals from LA, DC, Toronto, Indiana & the UK. Nothing heady or life-changing here but their upbeat can-do attitudes are a nice 5-minute diversion. They believe anything is possible – that’s the key, right?
May has been a super full month of activity, multiple road races, 2 marathons only 3 weeks apart & my first Century attempt (fail after 80 miles). I’ve stayed strong mentally & done the swim/bike/run gig for 17 consecutive days. Tomorrow will be my first break from training as get my tourist on in Minneapolis – then marathon #8 early Sunday a.m.
Part of 2 running groups now – 4 mile run on Thursday nights in Lafayette & a Saturday morning long run group (albeit have only managed one show to date – Saturdays are prime time training).
amazing hike video & sage advice
Crossing Iceland on Foot – SPECTACULAR landscape
10 Things That The People Who Love Their Lives Are Doing Differently
Surprise, surprise… happy people live their lives differently. They don’t have different lives. They just do a better job at living them than those who are unhappy. Most of the time, we find ourselves in the situations we are in because of actions we took and decisions we made. It’s the way that you live your life that largely decides whether or not you will live happily.
…live in the moment, but dream in the future
Happy people have hopes, dreams and goals. They have wants and aspirations, but they don’t allow themselves to get caught up and lost in them. You can’t live life doing nothing more than looking towards the future because you’ll miss the only time that things actually matter or exist: the present. The present…is the only moment that you can actually live in. The rest is only an illusion.
Staying inspired & living in the N-O-W!
Upbeat & excited before marathon weekend #8 in Minnesota (sure you betcha 🙂 )
Happy February!
Maybe it’s the daily snow showers, maybe it’s my consistent/constant Ironman training – either way, gotta get O-U-T. Climb, hike, snowshoe, cross country ski, snow camp – itching to get outdoors.
I have an Adventurer’s heart.
Recently purchased “The Endurance” – a documentary detailing Ernest Shackleton’s 18-month journey to & escape from Antarctica. 27 men signed up for this epic adventure via a newspaper ‘Men Wanted’ ad.
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- Ernest Shackleton
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- constant danger, safe return doubtful
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- “The Endurance”
Where are these advertisements today? Who doesn’t want to challenge their mind, their heart, their body, their spirit – to the brink of saying ‘No Mas’. I can’t do this anymore.
I have an Adventurer’s heart.
Forward your favourite clips my way – email: keenan@mycoloradolife.net, Facebook, Google +, Twitter.
Hoping to bring an Adventurer’s heart to Texas & bang out my 4th FULL marathon — only two weeks away 🙂
UPDATE:
Facebook post from Ft Collins hiker, Cammy – summiting an 18,400ft volcano in Mexico. SPECTACULAR!
18,400ft hike
