Running Is Really Wrestling
Running isn’t running. It’s wrestling demons. I’ve done around 15 interval runs now for about 30 minutes each time and when I’m out on a run … there’s always a battle ragging inside me. It’s always a test, a challenge to conquer things inside me. And most of all, to learn and grow through tough…
TRL Episode 2: That Time You Wanted to Be a Bartender
After recording Episode 1 with about 4 hours notice of This Ridiculous Life podcast, we got on a roll and did another last night. Episode 2, titled by Lindsey, and you’ll learn why, is “That Time You Wanted to Be a Bartender.” We continue talking about our physical health journey together and how we divide up responsibilities.…
This Ridiculous Life Podcast: Episode 1
My wife Lindsey and I usually come up with some often crazy ideas … and often try them out. Yesterday, we talked about doing a podcast about our lives and the successes and struggles that come with it, from work/career to parenthood to health and everything in between. So last night, from our dining room…
Running in New Cities, Plus Kayaking
Every time I write or post about my physical health journey, I always get amazing stories of encouragement and inspiration. It keeps me writing these posts. So here are a couple of new updates: 8th run and a swim in Phoenix I mentioned in my last update that I was coming up on a big…
What I’ve Learned About Running So Far
Here is my latest learning on the journey to complete health. You can read past posts here. Exercise: Running Finished my 7th run on Monday morning for my Couch to 5K app routine. And looking forward to my 8th. I’m REALLY loving it and look forward to them throughout the week. When Peter said he…
5 More Milestones in My Physical Health Journey
It’s been a good week on the physical health journey already and it’s only Tuesday, so I thought I’d share a couple of updates. 1. Went for my physical this morning and got some initial great news. Blood pressure is lower but probably have a tad more to go. I’ve lost some weight (but let’s…
One Step for More Steps
So I got a new Fitbit today. The Charge 2. (Thanks Lisa, Brad, etc for the recommendation.) It’s the first step to layering in more movement in my life. Specifically step count — what I think is the easiest thing for me to do as a baseline. (Layering these habits is key for me. I’m…
Step Two: Learning Simple Exercise & Movement Habits
(If you haven’t read this post about my journey to physical health, it’s a great primer to this post, especially if you want to offer feedback.) Step One was starting the journey and I have done so with Nutrition. I’ve got Weight Watchers going and starting to eat more mindfully and learning what foods I…
My New Adventure, Next Phase To Complete Health
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know I’ve spent the last 7 years really working on and focusing on my mental and emotional health. I won’t say I’ve magically arrived (and hope I never think that), but I’ve learned a lot and integrated so many positive habits and strategies and ways…
Quality Time Is So Critical With Your Most Important Partner
This week my wife and I have been on vacation in Jamaica with some good friends. It’s been an incredibly relaxing week so far. Lots of pool time, great food and drinks, laughs, reading, and yes, for me, trying to attempt something close to this on this Red Slide here. But most of all —…