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Daylight savings hit and suddenly it's pitch black at 5pm. But I didn't want to give up on my walking habit. Six weeks ago I made a commitment: 25 miles a week. That's about 3 miles on weekdays and 5 on weekends. Before I had a desk job, that would happen by accident. Now I have to be intentional about it.
In this video I share the simple gear that keeps me walking after dark - a rechargeable headlamp with a rear flashing light, a cheap reflective vest, and a 16-pound weighted vest for when I want to turn a walk into a workout. Walking has been helping me clear the stress of the day, listen to podcasts and audiobooks, and just feel better overall. Movement and thinking are really good for the brain. What I use: • Rechargeable headlamp with red rear light BioLite 800 Pro • Lightweight reflective vest • 16 lb weighted vest I committed to working out every single day for 60 days straight. Here's the honest truth about what happened - including the day I completely failed.
My rules were simple: run 1 mile, hit my group workout class, or do 75 burpees. No negotiations, no excuses. But around day 51, I started having some serious conversations with myself... and day 55 was even worse. This isn't about being a super athlete or having crazy motivation (because I'm definitely not and I don't). This is about getting unstuck when you're in that winter slug mode, sitting at your desk too much, feeling like a couch potato. What you'll learn: Why making it "non-negotiable" actually works The power of working out with other people (even doing burpees at the airport!) What to do when you inevitably mess up How daily exercise creates unstoppable momentum My biggest mistake: the dangerous negotiation game your brain plays I'll share the brutal honest moments - like day 51 when I was negotiating with myself, the challenges of staying on track during a family trip, struggles with jet lag, and yes, the day I completely blew it on day 55. The bottom line: This 60-day challenge didn't just change how I feel physically - it gave me something priceless: momentum. And momentum gets you unstuck. If you're feeling stuck, this could work for you too. It doesn't have to be workouts - it could be walks, getting off the couch, or even just doing your dishes. The key is commitment without negotiation. 0:00 - The Challenge: 60 Days, No Excuses 0:45 - Days 31-34: Back on Track 1:27 - Breaking Out of Winter Slug Mode 1:52 - Travel Challenge #1 2:18 - Game Changer: Working Out with Others 2:44 - Day 39: The Voice Telling Me to Quit 3:11 - Day 41: It's Getting Easier 3:35 - Travel Challenge #2 4:26 - Running with Family in Beautiful Cities 4:57 - Airport Burpees (Yes, Really) 5:17 - The Negotiation Trap 5:56 - Day 51: Serious Self-Negotiation 6:27 - Day 55: Complete Failure 7:32 - What to Do When You Screw Up 8:02 - The Voice That Says "Who's Gonna Know?" 8:20 - Day 60: Mission Accomplished 8:27 - What I Learned: The Power of Momentum 9:05 - 4 Key Strategies That Actually Work 9:57 - Final Thoughts: Getting Unstuck I Exercised for 30 Days Straight (And Here's What REALLY Happened) You've probably heard it takes 30 days to form a habit - I decided to test this theory by committing to exercise EVERY SINGLE DAY for a month. Spoiler alert: it never gets easy, but the benefits were worth it. Follow my raw, unfiltered journey from day 1 to day 30 as I battle low motivation, bad weather, and exhaustion after long workdays. I'm not naturally motivated - I'm just like you, struggling to get off the couch but discovering that "post-workout me" always feels better than "pre-workout me." In this video, I share:
So, I did a Spartan race last week—and let me tell you, I was not ready for it. I’m not an athlete. I spend most of my time in meetings or sitting at my desk, but somehow, I got through it.
I’ll walk you through what the race was really like—falling in the mud, failing on the monkey bars, and somehow making it up a rope. It wasn’t pretty, but it was fun! If you’ve ever wondered if you could do something like this, I’ll show you what it’s actually like for a normal person, not some superhuman athlete. The truth? It’s tough, but it’s totally doable. 00:01 Why do it? 3:50 Race types 4:23 Obstacle breakdown I bought a bunch of new things for my hike across the Grand Canyon. We planned to hike across in one day (rim to rim) and I had lots of worries. I bought a few things to make it easier but I wasn't sure if it was worth it. Here are 4 pieces of outdoor equipment and clothing I bought just for the hike and whether I needed them. PS - I have an 8 minute video of the hike with lots of "live" updates recorded along the way, and I'm making a video now with my COMPLETE packing list.
In May I'll be joining a small group to walk 24 miles across the Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon Rim to Rim) in one day. In addition to the 24 miles, the crossing starts with about 6,000 feet of descent and ends with about 5,000 feet or ascent. I recorded this video in what I thought was winter's last gasp; as it turned out, we had an amazing "bonus" late March snowstorm, and I got some great ski days in after all!! I'll be crossing the Grands Canyon in one day in May. I hope so. "Training" feels like a pretentious word - I prefer to call it "getting ready." But here's how I'm training... |
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