Parkrun has become an integral part of our family life for the sense of community and togetherness that it fosters.
People of all ages, backgrounds, and fitness levels come together every Saturday morning 7 AM, rain or shine, at Easter, Christmas and any other time or anything else happening in life. We are all united by our love for running or simply staying active. We cheer each other on, share tips and advice, and celebrate each other's milestones, whether it's completing he first parkrun or a Personal Best. Lidia and I have been regular parkrunner since 2017, we started pushing the prams! So it was never about times or training, but something we do together as a family. And now that our kids are older, it help us create a maintain a bonding with our kids. Volunteering at parkrun is also something of inspiration and pride, with people volunteering every saturday, for years on a raw. Some of our local heroes, volunteer every week and themselves they don't even run, or if they are runners, they are happy to take the morning off as a way of giving back to the community. And all of this has grown organically, from an idea of one person to start a movement which is now global. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkrun A person who has changed the world, literally 5 km at the time
Like the rough seas that shape sailors, it's the tough moments in life that make us grow, build resilience, and develop character. In running, it's easy for me: I push my limits, face discomfort, and learn to endure.
In my personal and professional life, I need to learn to take the same approach by zeroing in with full focus and attention. I guess that's the difference between truly high achievers and everyone else. 13/4/2023 Let's Get Down To Business
Want to sell me something or do business together?
Just be well-organized, on time, stick to your word, be straight to the point, cut the bs, look and talk competently, and give me a fair price. Most times, I don't need a story, I don't need ifs, buts, maybes, or justifications. Truth is, most times, it's a transaction. And as such, we both want it to be as efficient as possible. I don't want to be sold to; I want to buy your service. I promise I won't waste your time, as mine is also too precious. I'm glad I had some work to do around the house and found two businesses that gave me zero fuss. Fingers crossed they will deliver quality outcomes too! 12/4/2023 Glutes Like Spartacus
The things I come up with during my runs are quite entertaining at times... What if I had marble glutes like Spartacus?
I would climb steep mountains with the power of a grizzly bear and leave everyone in the dust. I would take off for a hundred-meter dash with the immediate thrust of an EV car. I could run hundreds of kilometers at a time and reach the finish line looking fresh while maintaining a strong running form. I could run sand dune hill sessions in my speedos!... ok, I may need to grow some abs to go with those glutes to look the part. Lately, I've been neglecting strength training, and I can feel the consequences in my runs. The glutes play a crucial role in running, providing stability, strength, and power, propelling us forward with each stride. My glutes, which should be strong and powerful like the great warriors of ancient Rome, are... kind of floppy. So yesterday morning, I did a few squats, lunges, and bridges, and oh boy, I could feel the soreness today! And I know the soreness will peak tomorrow. But it's all for a good cause. I am on a quest for glute greatness, for a Spartacus-worthy chiseled, marble-like posterior. I'm once again in the build phase of my training.
You know, the part where we gradually increase our workload, pushing our bodies and minds to create a solid base for new challenges. This phase is often synonymous with hard work, discomfort, and struggle, all of which develop the strength we'll need for tomorrow. I see my training journey much like everyday life. But while in running, I've learned to surrender to the process with a growth mindset; in everyday life, I get caught up all the time. I tend to fight back, rebel, and get frustrated to no avail. Maybe it's because the growth we achieve in life is harder to objectively measure than that of running. It isn't always visible right away, and I'm notoriously impatient. Like running, I just need to come to terms with the fact that the process is supposed to be tough. It takes time, dedication, and a whole lot of grit. Some Stoic qualities in my approach to running have yet to transfer to my life. Recognizing the gap and seeing it clearly to the extent of taking responsibility for it, even just for a day, is an initial step forward. |
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