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What I Learned from 10 Years of Service in the U.S. Air Force
“You have 30 seconds to get off this damn bus!” That was the moment when everything got real. Day one of basic training, and I knew I was in a whole new world. Only about 1% of people serve in the military, and I’m lucky enough to say I’m one of them. My military career?…
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What I Learned from My First Marathon
In 2019, I set my sights on completing my first marathon with one goal: to break four hours. My running crew, District Running Collective, had a rigorous program called the Long Haul, packed with long runs, tempos, and track sessions to get us to the finish line strong. I tried to stay committed, but I…
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What is Monk Mode?
Monk mode is a concept that has gained popularity among individuals seeking to improve their lives through a period of intense focus and discipline. This approach borrows from the ascetic practices of monks, emphasizing self-improvement, minimalism, and a detachment from distractions. What is Monk Mode? Monk mode is a state of living where an individual…
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It Goes down in the DM’s
Yo, it’s going down in the DMs, reminiscin’ ’bout them lyrics dropped by Yo Gotti, takin’ me back to them good ol’ times. But check this out, for all my fit fam and the fit future bae, the DM game is just gettin’ started. Strava, that go-to fitness app, just rolled out a new direct-message…
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The Importance of Recovery for Athletes
Train Hard, Rest Harder Yo, you might think that getting fit is all about grinding in the gym, right? But hold on, because this conversation ain’t that straightforward. Training breaks your muscles down, that’s a given. But what builds them up? It’s the rest, my friends. You can’t achieve peak fitness without both of these…
