Fast Forward... 75 Hard COMPLETE

"Growth means change and change involves risk, stepping from the known to the unknown." - George Shinn

"Setting goals helps bring your future into the present & the present is the only time that we can take action."  - Zig Ziglar

 So, I got a little busy & didn't make time to update the blog every week.  On the bright side, I did finish 75 Hard!  Here are a few quick thoughts on the process.

I learned, once again, that I can do something that I wasn't really sure that I could do.  Proper planning makes everything easier.  I really enjoy reading & I had forgot that.  Drinking a gallon of water got easier, but was still tough.  I'm without a doubt healthier; mentally & physically.  Excuses have no value.  Just get it done.  I plan to continue most of the habits that I've developed in some capacity.  I'm ready for a burger & fries.

Results:                                                                                                     Over the course of 75 Hard, I read 959 pages, drank 9,632oz of water, & lost 22lbs.  My resting heart is rate down 12 beats per minute & my VO2 Max up 9 points.

Your turn!  Don't give it a shot.  Just do it.  Start tomorrow.  YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT.

Post 75 Hard goals:                                                                                      PR race times in the 10k (7/16), 15k (9/17), & Half Marathon (12/11).  That all starts with an 8wk speed training program by Frisco Running Club.

It’s not called 75 Easy

"Your mind and focus are far more powerful than you could ever comprehend." - Andy Frisella

Here I go again.  Another challenge to stretch & strengthen myself. I had a great year last year as you know, but I’ve been coasting. I got discouraged after the marathon training pulled my pace down. I know… wah wah. (Not sure if that’s how you spell a baby cry) 

Anyway, I decided that I needed to refocus. I have dreams of running faster & further. In order to do that, I’m going to have to work on my head game. 

A couple of my friends had done 75 Hard. It intrigued me to say the least. After a month or so, I decided to go for it. I ordered the book.

What is it, you ask?  Well, it’s described as a 75-day mental toughness program. 

It’s rigid. No substitutions. No compromises. You complete the daily tasks no matter what excuse you may come up with. Sounds easy enough, right? Oh, and if you miss one task that day, you have to start over from Day 1.

Here’s a look at the tasks.

I finished the book & started the next day. The next several blog entries will be following my progress through the program. 

Thanks for tagging along!