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Retired Soldier, Professor, Coach, & Competitor. At 53, still run, lift, & push limits daily. Write about fitness, mindset, purpose, Stoicism and Roman history.

Florida, USA
Joined November 2024
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Finally broke the sub 6 min/mile threshold (5:55 pace) with a new PR of 18:23! 💪🏆
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Getting down to my racing weight just in time for next week’s second race of the season. Chasing a sub 6 minute pace so a few pounds lighter might help.🏃‍♂️
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Clamming just off from the Barnaget Lighthouse was a success, and then dinner and drinks with family. Hope all have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend.
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Enjoying the ride, appreciating the good days, and heading into Labor Day weekend the right way. Finish off your week in a positive way. Cheers! 🇺🇸⚓️☀️
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Hey. It’s been a while. Solid summer of training paid off with 1st in my division at yesterday’s Track Shack season opener. Hot and humid Florida morning, but still managed to sneak under 19 minutes. Good start to the season. 🏃‍♂️
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Day 1, Carolina Country Music Fest is in the books. Pacing ourselves for 3 more days 🎸🤠
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My gym bro retired today. For 18 years we’ve hit the gym during lunch. Had our last lift in the office gym today.💪
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Many think big moments change a life. Usually it’s the small choices repeated over and over.
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The day you stop needing approval is the day you get a lot freer.
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Quick visit to Seaside to visit family. Enjoying some downtime. Cheers!
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Big changes rarely happen in one dramatic moment. They’re built one day at a time. Protect the streak. Don’t break the chain.
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Comparison is a fast way to miss the good already sitting in your own life.
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Busy week moving dad but got in a great Friday lift today…Signed off from the week the right way.🫡👊
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Peace comes faster when you stop tying your worth to outcomes you can’t control. So do the right thing, give your full effort, and let the rest go.
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Every repeated action is a vote for the person you’re becoming… Bad habits don’t appear overnight. Neither do strong ones.
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Anyone can be kind when things are easy. The real test is staying steady when someone gives you every reason not to.
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Peace of mind is hard to fake. You can outrun consequences for a while. It’s a lot harder to outrun your own conscience.
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Quotes are easy. Admiration is easy. The harder question is whether your actions look anything like the principles you claim to respect.
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You don’t get to save today for later. Use the hours you’ve got. One day, “I’ll get to it” runs out.
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Good and evil show up in our choices. Control what you can, and own the decision in front of you.
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