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Well the ankle pain is back with a vengeance.  Big oof.  I’m going to have to consider what’s the best way to deal with it moving forward.  Everything at work is going really well though!  And now I’m going to have more free time in the evenings. Quote of the week: None.   Current running PBs:                     5k:        19:54 --- 6:25 per mile.  (Doral Christmas Race 12/21/2025)              ...

6 weeks of training down (I missed 4 sessions across the last 3 weeks), 10 to go!  The last 3 weeks have been mentally and physically rough.  The past 3 days, I considered letting the athletic journey go, but I bounced back and realized I haven’t tried everything yet!  There is more I can do to make this journey happen, but I have to double down and make a bit more of a sacrifice.  I’m not done ye...

Three weeks of half-marathon training done, with only one missed workout!!  The running goal is going so well. I’ve also gone out on my own service calls and succeeded in getting the jobs done!  I feel so happy and comfortable in this job, and I’m so grateful that this company took a gamble on me.  Now to get them raises! Quote of the week: “Someday is not one of the 7 days of the week.” - Koinoni...

First week of half-marathon training done, with no missed workouts!!  I only had 4 sessions scheduled for the week though.  Next week is the first FULL week of training with 5 sessions.  So let’s get ‘er done! At the new HVAC/R job, I EARNED THE PROMOTION!  This coming Monday they are officially giving me a van so I will be a fully-fledged technician going out on my own jobs!!! Two AMAZING steps t...

This week felt really nice.  I just rested from running, enjoyed time with Adri, bonded with my best friend, and continued thinking about the future!  The key to financial freedom is simply to keep increasing earnings while decreasing bills, and not simply spending the extra money, but saving it and using it to decrease the bills even faster!  An earnings increase should be coming soon so I am exc...

The Coffee Lover's 10k is in the bag!!  I’m settled in my career now, and now I will take 2 weeks off to rest, and then start training for a half-marathon!  I didn’t get the best time that I wanted, but not every attempt can be perfect!  They are just iterations of a process and the next iteration will be much better!  Quote of the week: None Stretching: 7/7 days. Current weight: 189 pounds C...

The first full week of HVAC work after A FULL WEEKEND OFF!!!  This week is close to how I would love to have every week look in the future.  5 full days of HVAC work, and a full weekend off, though I do want to do better with training sessions.  I will have a fresh start with training soon after the Coffee Lover’s 10k which is this weekend!  Finally we get to see what all of my hard work is worth!...

I can finally rest after 18 days straight of work, and pretty much a lifetime of not having weekends off.  This HVAC job is going perfectly!  Now I’m looking forward to graduating training and getting a raise and a van! Only 2 weeks left of training for the Coffee Lover’s 10k! Quote of the week: “Patience, Persistence, and Perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.” - Napoleon Hill S...

Wow.  What a month.  I finally got hired into a career HVAC JOB LET’S GOOOOOOO!!!  6 years of trying and failing in careers, and 2 years of trying to get hired into a proper HVAC company, and I found the PERFECT one!  I have a 3 month probationary training period, but I feel like I’m going to crush it.  I’m already learning so much and I’m feeling so confident.  Life is about to change.  It still...

Currently in week 11 for the 10k!  I managed to get some training in even on vacation so I’m super proud of that!  I also got to spend quality time with my family and Adri on the road trip to North Carolina, all while gaining some good experience in the HVAC industry!  The machine replacements went well!  So it was a fantastic couple of weeks! Quote of the week: None Stretching: 7/7 days. Current...

8 weeks down, 8 to go for the 10k!  Only did 2 sessions of the 4 this week, but in those two sessions I performed pretty well.  Unfortunately I didn’t get this HVAC job, so the search goes on, but I’m never giving up! Quote of the week: None Stretching: 7/7 days. Current weight: 189 pounds Current running PBs:                     5k:        19:54!!  6:25 per mile.  (Doral Christmas Race 12/21/2025...

7 weeks down, 9 to go for the 10k!  I did all 4 training sessions this week and it went so well!  I also scored a phone interview with an HVAC/R company this week let’s gooooo!  I’m going to throw everything I have at it to hopefully get an in-person interview and get hired! Quote of the week: None Stretching: 7/7 days. Current weight: 189 pounds Current running PBs:                     5k:       ...

6 weeks down, 10 to go for the 10k!  Training is going so well, I finished 3 training days this week!  And this coming week I might be able to do all 4!  Life is beautiful, this journey is beautiful, and I have beautiful souls around me supporting and lifting me up.  Let’s have a great week! Quote of the week: “Do look back, but only to see how far you’ve come.”  - Myself. Stretching: 7/7 days. Cu...

Only 2 training sessions this week, but they were both phenomenal efforts and I feel I still got better this week!  It was also a full week of work so the paycheck should be nice!  Also, the financial advice from last week was terrible lol, don’t listen to it.  Maybe listen to the financial thoughts in this episode instead.  Also, I went to the Library, got a card, and checked out a book!  It alre...

Honestly this week was close to the perfect, ideal work and training week!  4 double shifts, and my last shift going home early after getting close to overtime.  4 training sessions where I stayed focused and consciously trained.  And most importantly, making time for Adri.  That is more like it! The only thing that could make it better would be even more time with Adri, and having an HVAC job for...

Another week full of double shifts with training sessions on my days off.  So Still a full productive week! Quote of the week: None Stretching: 7/7 days. Current weight: 189 pounds Current running PBs:                     5k:        19:54!!  6:25 per mile.  (Doral Christmas Race 12/21/2025)                     10k:     7:33 per mile (GetAway 10k in 2018) 0:00 Intro and Quote of the Week 0:22 Weekl...

Got some unexpected extra hours at work which is always nice, I started running while carrying water, and actually put $2,000 aside in savings!  This was a nice productive week. Quote of the week: None Stretching: 7/7 days. Current weight: 189 pounds Current running PBs:                     5k:        19:54!!  6:25 per mile.  (Doral Christmas Race 12/21/2025)                     10k:     7:33 per...

A beautiful first week of the year, and Adri and I actually got to visit the beach!  The holiday season has calmed down immensely, so work was nice and calm.  The training sessions felt amazing!  Let’s keep it going! Quote of the week: “Perspective is Everything.”  - Gabriel, Founder of Lucid Core. Stretching: 7/7 days. Current weight: 189 pounds Current running PBs:                     5k:       ...

Happy New Year everyone!  2025 turned out to be a really great year.  So many accomplishments.  Let’s make 2026 even better!  Quote of the week: “The best thing you can do for everyone around you is to become the best version of yourself.”  - Thales. Stretching: 7/7 days. Current weight: 185 pounds Current running PBs:                     5k:        19:54!!  6:25 per mile.  (Doral Christmas Race 1...

19:54!!!  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays y’all!!!  My goodness I’m so happy.  I trained hard, put in the effort every day, and got the darn thing done!  The goal was 21 minutes, and I beat 20!!!  And Adri was there to support me the whole way.  Time to rest for a week or two, and begin training for the next race!  Quote of the week: “Don’t set goals that are byproducts.  Set goals that come wi...

5k training is COMPLETE!  The race is TOMORROW!  Holiday season at Fogo is CRAZY!  Adri is my loving and beautiful WIFE!  All in all, life is good.  I’m so excited for the race.  I’ve never trained like this before and I’m excited to see just how good I can do in the 5k race.  23:03 back in February for the LifeTime Tropical 5k, let’s see how much I improve for the Doral Christmas Race 5k! Quote o...

Tenth week of 5k training down!  One week left!  I’m so excited and feeling so good.  I’ve also been getting incredible hours at Fogo which is really taking some pressure off and helping our finances. Quote of the week: “Neither the strongest can survive, only he who can handle change.” - Jason Mraz. Stretching: 7/7 days. Current weight: 190ish pounds Current running PBs:                     5k: ...

Ninth week of 5k training down!  Finally getting some really good hours at Fogo.  Still searching for an HVAC job, but physical training is going well!  The race is almost here! Quote of the week: None Stretching: 7/7 days. Current weight: 195lb Current running PBs:                                 22:22 --- 7:11 per mile (Training run 11/26/2025)                     5k:      21:40 --- 6:59 per mil...

Eighth week of 5k training down!  Happy Thanksgiving Week!  I set a new 5k record twice this week lol.  Training is going well!  The search for an HVAC job continues. Quote of the week: None Stretching: 7/7 days. Current weight: 195lb Current running PBs:                                22:22 --- 7:11 per mile (Training run 11/26/2025)                     5k:      21:40 --- 6:59 per mile (Training...

Seventh week of 5k training down!  Late episode upload but it was a good, full, crazy week!  I have officially ran the second longest distance I have ever run.  This training is feeling so good, it gives me more and more confidence that I really can achieve the ultimate goal of 100 miles!  The search for an HVAC job continues, but I am earning more money at Fogo for the holiday season so that is d...