The thing most people avoid...

No one wants to read this email. I don't even like writing it. And yet, here we are.

🤔 One Year Ago...

... I was tapering off for my first half-marathon in 6 years. Between moving, changing jobs, and having two kids, I just hadn't prioritized my physical fitness.

I went from half marathons to ultramarathons to the couch. And both my body and mind showed it.

My wife was on my case for months that I needed to start running again, and while I didn't like hearing it, she was right.

Here I sit, one year later, having completed two half marathons, two ultramarathons, and in the best physical shape of my life.

The thing most people avoid: patient progress.

We either want immediate results. Or we don't want to work at all. Here are some questions worth asking yourself to see about your tolerance level for patient progress:

• What am I not pursuing because it takes too long? What would it take to pursue that thing?
• Where have I allowed myself to be frustrated with slow progress even though I'm making progress?
• What have I stalled out with that I need to recommit to?

🏃🏻‍♂️ The 10% Rule

In the idea of patient progress, I give you the classic 10% rule. If you don't know, this will be super helpful. If you know it, check yourself to make sure you're following it:

The 10% rule: Don't increase your weekly mileage more than 10% per week.

Obviously, just getting started, you might cheat this a bit. But once you get into 20+ mile weeks, you've got to stay disciplined. Increase mileage 10% per week, taking every second or third week off. This is how you make sure are working up in mileage but avoiding injury.

On another angle of my patient progress, my book is in the final stages!

We're closing in on getting done with book edits, and then it will be off to graphics before getting everything set to self-publish. I'll be honing in on a date soon for April or May, so stay tuned because I'll be inviting you to buy a copy and leave me a cool review!

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Just run one mile... because one mile inevitably turns to two... Then, to three... And before you know it, you're running further than you ever dreamed. See you on the trails! 🤙🏻