(865,1,'2017-01-30 09:00:07','2017-01-30 14:00:07','<h2>I\'ve been struggling lately.</h2>\r\nSeems to be a common thing with me, right? No matter how on-top-of-it I might try to be, it seems I\'m always missing the mark somewhere. It\'s probably a result of me trying to do too much with, quite simply... too little time in the day. I know I\'ve got my challenges, and I know EXACTLY what\'s working against me, just like (I\'m sure) many of you do too. Just because I KNOW, though, doesn\'t mean I always win the fight. Lately, I\'ve found myself... a little lost.\r\n<h3>Yes, I understand that\'s vague.</h3>\r\nBut honestly, sometimes a simple explanation is enough. I\'ve mostly figured out the answer here. I took some time the past couple of weekends to really try and get a handle on this. Now, I think I\'ve got it. This time... <strong>it\'s going to be different.</strong><!--more-->\r\n<h2><em>\"Thou Shalt Not Covet\"</em></h2>\r\n<strong><em>You knew this was coming - stay with me here.</em></strong> No, I\'m most certainly NOT trying to open up a religious discussion can-of-worms. There\'s enough debate in the hidden meanings of Bibles and Korans and Torahs to last freaking <em>eons </em>(don\'t believe me? Read a history book). I find, though, that despite major differences... many (if not most) religious texts tend to have a lot of the same <em>basic</em> moral guidance. Y\'know, the kind of stuff <em>we should be living by</em> on a daily basis. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The easy stuff - </span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Don\'t Kill People</li>\r\n 	<li>Don\'t Steal Stuff</li>\r\n 	<li>Listen To Your Parents</li>\r\n 	<li>Treat Others How You\'d Want Them To Treat You</li>\r\n 	<li>the list goes on</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nBasic and easy, right? <i>Yeah, I figured that out too</i>... and it happened in such a way that I realized...\r\n<h2>This is my \"Come to Jesus\" moment.</h2>\r\nPeople who\'ve \"lost their way\" often \"find God\" or have that epic, emotional \"come to Jesus\" moment. It\'s where they realize they\'ve \"strayed from the path\" and religion brings them back home. To the straight-and-narrow. To their <em>true purpose</em> in life. <strong>Yes,</strong> I realize this is kind of an incredible use of hyperbole, but it\'s the best way I can think to describe this. As cheesy or grandiose as it may sound... in some small way...<em> that\'s the sort of place I\'m at right now.</em> Not through religion, not like I\'m actually \"finding Jesus\" right now (I did say this isn\'t a religious discussion, right?)... But that sort of coming-to-your-senses and finding \"the way\".  It happened over two distinct moments.\r\n<h3><strong><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-856 alignright\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/PhotoGrid_1485406145886-300x300.png\" alt=\"podcast episode 22\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />The first moment was innocent enough...</strong></h3>\r\nI was trying to figure out how to justify a podcast episode idea I had. Megan, my Mom and I were getting ready to go to the <a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com/events/south-shore-food-wine-expo/\">South Shore Food &amp; Wine Expo</a>, and I was stuck. Aside from the fact that it was a GREAT event we wanted to go to... the point was for me to blog and podcast about it. Problem was... I found myself asking if it would lose me readers and listeners. I was trying to find a way to spin it to fit the \"health and fitness\" niche. And I found myself wondering... <em>WHY do I need to spin it? </em>It wasn\'t so much like a punch to the mouth... rather this nagging... <em>something</em>.\r\n<h3>The second moment hit me like a ton of bricks.</h3>\r\nI was on Instagram sharing content, finding people to follow, <em>doing my thing</em>... and I stumbled across something. Someone people were raving about. I followed the links and found a site that seemed to be growing well. This site had fantastic engagement, virtually 100% user-generated content... and even its own ambassador program! And I found myself incredibly jealous. <strong>And that\'s when it hit me.</strong>\r\n\r\nWhat that guy\'s doing <em>isn\'t my thing</em>. That\'s not what So THIS Is Fitness is even MEANT to be... <em>so why am I jealous of him?</em> Like honestly... it\'s not even CLOSE to what I\'m trying to do. The ONLY similarity is that it\'s running-related and there are event reviews. Then I realized I\'ve been looking at virtually everyone who\'s doing something similar to me... and getting jealous. <em>Envious</em>. I\'ve been so caught up with what THEY\'RE doing... spending so much time trying to figure out how to capitalize on what THEY figured out... that I\'m not worrying about ME, and how to improve MY thing.\r\n<h2>This is where the Bible lesson comes in.</h2>\r\nMost religious texts have some of the same simple messages and life lessons, right? \"<strong>Thou shalt not covet\" - </strong>it\'s one of the Ten Commandments. It\'s supposed to be one of the ten basic moral guiding principals to lead your life by. Regardless of your religion, or whether or not you even <em>are</em> religious, I think we can all agree - <em>\"don\'t be jealous of what someone else has\" </em>should be easy enough... right? Well, that\'s the realization I had. I find myself noticing this all over the place now, actually. I just recently had a long discussion with a couple of different people about someone, for lack of a better phrase, committing this same sin. Worrying about what everyone else is doing instead of worrying about what\'s REALLY important.\r\n<h3>So it\'s time I take my own advice.</h3>\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-862 alignright\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_20161201_091700-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"transformation photo - 130 lb weight loss\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />I know who I am, I know what I want, and I know what So THIS Is Fitness is meant to be. I need to bring focus back to where this all started, why I put it out there, and what it\'s really meant to be. My \"core mission\", so to speak.\r\n\r\nI started this with a simple purpose - to share my journey &amp; transformation for the benefit of others going through the same things. The point was to show that I\'m just some schmuck - Average Joe... and if I can get it together, lose 130 lbs, and do the things I\'m doing... anyone can. It\'s grown over time, and I\'ve accomplished some truly... <em>unfathomable</em> things. My perspective has changed... my concept of what\'s \"normal\", what\'s \"crazy\", and what\'s \"nothing\" has totally shifted. I put the word \"just\" in front of things like \"5K\" and \"5 miles\". While it\'s great that I, personally, have reached that point... I lost sight of one of the most important messages I put out there:\r\n<h2>Never forget where you started.</h2>\r\nSo here I am. Bringing it back to square one. Remembering the whole point of this thing. Share my journey to show others it really IS possible. Show people what it takes to get there from the perspective of someone who\'s <em>done it</em> and <em>been there</em>. Share all the things, lessons, perspectives, stumbles struggles and successes that I WISHED someone had told me when I was getting started.\r\n<h2>I\'ve reached a really good place</h2>\r\nboth in life, my fitness, and with So THIS Is Fitness. I\'ve achieved so much, I\'ve seen the potential that lies in front of me, and I\'ve realized that I\'m surrounded by people who want to help me succeed. It\'s tough to look at that and stay in a bad mood or a rough place.\r\n\r\nThis has all helped me kind of refocus and recenter myself. I know what I want. I know what So THIS Is Fitness is supposed to be and how to take it there. All of this has grown into something much more than it was in the beginning... and it\'s time to grow it and take it to that new place. I\'ll be bringing much more content to this website... bringing it back to what it was meant to be. Blogs about my thoughts and my journey. Recipes that help me get my nutrition in line. The <a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a>, <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a> pages as an outlet for me to share those things. The podcast as a new platform for me to do all these things in a longer, more thorough, and more free-form way... and to bring other people\'s experiences and opinions in via guest appearances &amp; interviews. I encourage people to interact, engage, and reach out! Connect with and contact me through all those mediums. Share the journey.','Thou Shalt Not Covet','','inherit','closed','closed','','843-revision-v1','','','2017-01-30 09:00:07','2017-01-30 14:00:07','',843,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/01/843-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(866,1,'2017-01-30 10:28:50','2017-01-30 15:28:50','<h2>I\'ve been struggling lately.</h2>\r\nSeems to be a common thing with me, right? No matter how on-top-of-it I might try to be, it seems I\'m always missing the mark somewhere. It\'s probably a result of me trying to do too much with, quite simply... too little time in the day. I know I\'ve got my challenges, and I know EXACTLY what\'s working against me, just like (I\'m sure) many of you do too. Just because I KNOW, though, doesn\'t mean I always win the fight. Lately, I\'ve found myself... a little lost.\r\n<h3>Yes, I understand that\'s vague.</h3>\r\nBut honestly, sometimes a simple explanation is enough. I\'ve mostly figured out the answer here. I took some time the past couple of weekends to really try and get a handle on this. Now, I think I\'ve got it. This time... <strong>it\'s going to be different.</strong><!--more-->\r\n<h2><em>\"Thou Shalt Not Covet\"</em></h2>\r\n<strong><em>You knew this was coming - stay with me here.</em></strong> No, I\'m most certainly NOT trying to open up a religious discussion can-of-worms. There\'s enough debate in the hidden meanings of Bibles and Korans and Torahs to last freaking <em>eons </em>(don\'t believe me? Read a history book). I find, though, that despite major differences... many (if not most) religious texts tend to have a lot of the same <em>basic</em> moral guidance. Y\'know, the kind of stuff <em>we should be living by</em> on a daily basis. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The easy stuff - </span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Don\'t Kill People</li>\r\n 	<li>Don\'t Steal Stuff</li>\r\n 	<li>Listen To Your Parents</li>\r\n 	<li>Treat Others How You\'d Want Them To Treat You</li>\r\n 	<li>the list goes on</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nBasic and easy, right? <i>Yeah, I figured that out too</i>... and it happened in such a way that I realized...\r\n<h2>This is my \"Come to Jesus\" moment.</h2>\r\nPeople who\'ve \"lost their way\" often \"find God\" or have that epic, emotional \"come to Jesus\" moment. It\'s where they realize they\'ve \"strayed from the path\" and religion brings them back home. To the straight-and-narrow. To their <em>true purpose</em> in life. <strong>Yes,</strong> I realize this is kind of an incredible use of hyperbole, but it\'s the best way I can think to describe this. As cheesy or grandiose as it may sound... in some small way...<em> that\'s the sort of place I\'m at right now.</em> Not through religion, not like I\'m actually \"finding Jesus\" right now (I did say this isn\'t a religious discussion, right?)... But that sort of coming-to-your-senses and finding \"the way\".  It happened over two distinct moments.\r\n<h3><strong><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-856 alignright\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/PhotoGrid_1485406145886-300x300.png\" alt=\"podcast episode 22\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />The first moment was innocent enough...</strong></h3>\r\nI was trying to figure out how to justify a podcast episode idea I had. Megan, my Mom and I were getting ready to go to the <a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com/events/south-shore-food-wine-expo/\">South Shore Food &amp; Wine Expo</a>, and I was stuck. Aside from the fact that it was a GREAT event we wanted to go to... the point was for me to blog and podcast about it. Problem was... I found myself asking if it would lose me readers and listeners. I was trying to find a way to spin it to fit the \"health and fitness\" niche. And I found myself wondering... <em>WHY do I need to spin it? </em>It wasn\'t so much like a punch to the mouth... rather this nagging... <em>something</em>.\r\n<h3>The second moment hit me like a ton of bricks.</h3>\r\nI was on Instagram sharing content, finding people to follow, <em>doing my thing</em>... and I stumbled across something. Someone people were raving about. I followed the links and found a site that seemed to be growing well. This site had fantastic engagement, virtually 100% user-generated content... and even its own ambassador program! And I found myself incredibly jealous. <strong>And that\'s when it hit me.</strong>\r\n\r\nWhat that guy\'s doing <em>isn\'t my thing</em>. That\'s not what So THIS Is Fitness is even MEANT to be... <em>so why am I jealous of him?</em> Like honestly... it\'s not even CLOSE to what I\'m trying to do. The ONLY similarity is that it\'s running-related and there are event reviews. Then I realized I\'ve been looking at virtually everyone who\'s doing something similar to me... and getting jealous. <em>Envious</em>. I\'ve been so caught up with what THEY\'RE doing... spending so much time trying to figure out how to capitalize on what THEY figured out... that I\'m not worrying about ME, and how to improve MY thing.\r\n<h2>This is where the Bible lesson comes in.</h2>\r\nMost religious texts have some of the same simple messages and life lessons, right? \"<strong>Thou shalt not covet\" - </strong>it\'s one of the Ten Commandments. It\'s supposed to be one of the ten basic moral guiding principals to lead your life by. Regardless of your religion, or whether or not you even <em>are</em> religious, I think we can all agree - <em>\"don\'t be jealous of what someone else has\" </em>should be easy enough... right? Well, that\'s the realization I had. I find myself noticing this all over the place now, actually. I just recently had a long discussion with a couple of different people about someone, for lack of a better phrase, committing this same sin. Worrying about what everyone else is doing instead of worrying about what\'s REALLY important.\r\n<h3>So it\'s time I take my own advice.</h3>\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-862 alignright\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_20161201_091700-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"transformation photo - 130 lb weight loss\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />I know who I am, I know what I want, and I know what So THIS Is Fitness is meant to be. I need to bring focus back to where this all started, why I put it out there, and what it\'s really meant to be. My \"core mission\", so to speak.\r\n\r\nI started this with a simple purpose - to share my journey &amp; transformation for the benefit of others going through the same things. The point was to show that I\'m just some schmuck - Average Joe... and if I can get it together, lose 130 lbs, and do the things I\'m doing... anyone can. It\'s grown over time, and I\'ve accomplished some truly... <em>unfathomable</em> things. My perspective has changed... my concept of what\'s \"normal\", what\'s \"crazy\", and what\'s \"nothing\" has totally shifted. I put the word \"just\" in front of things like \"5K\" and \"5 miles\". While it\'s great that I, personally, have reached that point... I lost sight of one of the most important messages I put out there:\r\n<h2>Never forget where you started.</h2>\r\nSo here I am. Bringing it back to square one. Remembering the whole point of this thing. Share my journey to show others it really IS possible. Show people what it takes to get there from the perspective of someone who\'s <em>done it</em> and <em>been there</em>. Share all the things, lessons, perspectives, stumbles struggles and successes that I WISHED someone had told me when I was getting started.\r\n<h2>I\'ve reached a really good place</h2>\r\nboth in life, my fitness, and with So THIS Is Fitness. I\'ve achieved so much, I\'ve seen the potential that lies in front of me, and I\'ve realized that I\'m surrounded by people who want to help me succeed. It\'s tough to look at that and stay in a bad mood or a rough place. This has all helped me kind of refocus and recenter myself. I know what I want. I know what So THIS Is Fitness is supposed to be and how to take it there.\r\n\r\nAll of this has grown into something much more than it was in the beginning... and it\'s time to grow it and take it to that new place. I\'ll be bringing much more content to this website... bringing it back to what it was meant to be. Blogs about my thoughts and my journey. Recipes that help me get my nutrition in line. The <a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a>, <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a> pages as an outlet for me to share those things. <a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.com/podcast\">The podcast</a> as a new platform for me to do all these things in a longer, more thorough, and more free-form way... and to bring other people\'s experiences and opinions in via guest appearances &amp; interviews. I encourage people to interact, engage, and reach out! Connect with and contact me through all those mediums. Share the journey.','Thou Shalt Not Covet','','inherit','closed','closed','','843-revision-v1','','','2017-01-30 10:28:50','2017-01-30 15:28:50','',843,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/01/843-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(867,1,'2017-01-30 13:19:28','2017-01-30 18:19:28','<h2>I\'ve been struggling lately.</h2>\r\nSeems to be a common thing with me, right? No matter how on-top-of-it I might try to be, it seems I\'m always missing the mark somewhere. It\'s probably a result of me trying to do too much with, quite simply... too little time in the day. I know I\'ve got my challenges, and I know EXACTLY what\'s working against me, just like (I\'m sure) many of you do too. Just because I KNOW, though, doesn\'t mean I always win the fight. Lately, I\'ve found myself... a little lost.\r\n<h3>Yes, I understand that\'s vague.</h3>\r\nBut honestly, sometimes a simple explanation is enough. I\'ve mostly figured out the answer here. I took some time the past couple of weekends to really try and get a handle on this. Now, I think I\'ve got it. This time... <strong>it\'s going to be different.</strong><!--more-->\r\n<h2><em>\"Thou Shalt Not Covet\"</em></h2>\r\n<strong><em>If you read the title you knew this was coming - stay with me here.</em></strong> No, I\'m most certainly NOT trying to open up a theological debate. I find, though, that despite major differences... many (if not most) religious texts tend to have a lot of the same <em>basic</em> moral guidance. Y\'know, the kind of stuff <em>we should be living by</em> on a daily basis. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The easy stuff - </span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Don\'t Kill People</li>\r\n 	<li>Don\'t Steal Stuff</li>\r\n 	<li>Listen To Your Parents</li>\r\n 	<li>Treat Others How You\'d Want Them To Treat You</li>\r\n 	<li>the list goes on</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nBasic and easy, right? <i>You would think so</i>. Sometimes I\'m pretty dense, though, and need to be reminded of the basics. It happened recently... and it happened in such a way that I realized...\r\n<h2>This is my \"Come to Jesus\" moment.</h2>\r\nPeople who\'ve \"lost their way\" often \"find God\" or have that epic, emotional \"come to Jesus\" moment. It\'s where they realize they\'ve \"strayed from the path\" and religion brings them back home. To the straight-and-narrow. To their <em>true purpose</em> in life. <strong>Yes,</strong> I realize this is kind of an incredible use of hyperbole, but it\'s the best way I can think to describe this. As cheesy or grandiose as it may sound... in some small way...<em> that\'s the sort of place I\'m at right now.</em> Not through religion, not like I\'m actually \"finding Jesus\" right now (I did say this isn\'t a religious discussion, right?)... But that sort of coming-to-your-senses and finding \"the way\" - THAT is what I\'m about right now.  It happened over two distinct moments.\r\n<h3><strong><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-856 alignright\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/PhotoGrid_1485406145886-300x300.png\" alt=\"podcast episode 22\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />The first moment was innocent enough...</strong></h3>\r\nI was trying to figure out how to justify a podcast episode idea I had. Megan, my Mom and I were getting ready to go to the <a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com/events/south-shore-food-wine-expo/\">South Shore Food &amp; Wine Expo</a>, and I was stuck. Aside from the fact that it was a GREAT event we wanted to go to... the point was for me to blog and podcast about it. Problem was... I found myself asking if it would lose me readers and listeners. I was trying to find a way to spin it to fit the \"health and fitness\" niche. And I found myself wondering... <em>WHY do I need to spin it? </em>It wasn\'t so much like a punch to the mouth... rather this nagging... <em>something</em>.\r\n<h3>The second moment hit me like a ton of bricks.</h3>\r\nI was on Instagram sharing content, finding people to follow, <em>doing my thing</em>... and I stumbled across something. Someone people were raving about. I followed the links and found a site that seemed to be growing well. This site had fantastic engagement, virtually 100% user-generated content... and even its own ambassador program! And I found myself incredibly jealous. <strong>And that\'s when it hit me.</strong>\r\n\r\nWhat that guy\'s doing <em>isn\'t my thing</em>. That\'s not what So THIS Is Fitness is even MEANT to be... <em>so why am I jealous of him?</em> Like honestly... it\'s not even CLOSE to what I\'m trying to do. The ONLY similarity is that it\'s running-related and there are event reviews. Then I realized I\'ve been looking at virtually everyone who\'s doing something similar to me... and getting jealous. <em>Envious</em>. I\'ve been so caught up with what THEY\'RE doing... spending so much time trying to figure out how to capitalize on what THEY figured out... that I\'m not worrying about ME, and how to improve MY thing.\r\n<h2>This is where the Bible lesson comes in.</h2>\r\nMost religious texts have some of the same simple messages and life lessons, right? \"<strong>Thou shalt not covet\" - </strong>it\'s one of the Ten Commandments. It\'s supposed to be one of the ten basic moral guiding principals to lead your life by. Regardless of your religion, or whether or not you even <em>are</em> religious, I think we can all agree - <em>\"don\'t be jealous of what someone else has\" </em>should be easy enough... right? Well, that\'s the realization I had. I find myself noticing this all over the place now, actually. I just recently had a long discussion with a couple of different people about someone, for lack of a better phrase, committing this same sin. Worrying about what everyone else is doing instead of worrying about what\'s REALLY important.\r\n<h3>So it\'s time I take my own advice.</h3>\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-862 alignright\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_20161201_091700-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"transformation photo - 130 lb weight loss\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />I know who I am, I know what I want, and I know what So THIS Is Fitness is meant to be. I need to bring focus back to where this all started, why I put it out there, and what it\'s really meant to be. My \"core mission\", so to speak.\r\n\r\nI started this with a simple purpose - to share my journey &amp; transformation for the benefit of others going through the same things. The point was to show that I\'m just some schmuck - Average Joe... and if I can get it together, lose 130 lbs, and do the things I\'m doing... anyone can. It\'s grown over time, and I\'ve accomplished some truly... <em>unfathomable</em> things. My perspective has changed... my concept of what\'s \"normal\", what\'s \"crazy\", and what\'s \"nothing\" has totally shifted. I put the word \"just\" in front of things like \"5K\" and \"5 miles\". While it\'s great that I, personally, have reached that point... I lost sight of one of the most important messages I put out there:\r\n<h2>Never forget where you started.</h2>\r\nSo here I am. Bringing it back to square one. Remembering the whole point of this thing. Share my journey to show others it really IS possible. Show people what it takes to get there from the perspective of someone who\'s <em>done it</em> and <em>been there</em>. Share all the things, lessons, perspectives, stumbles struggles and successes that I WISHED someone had told me when I was getting started.\r\n<h2>I\'ve reached a really good place</h2>\r\nboth in life, my fitness, and with So THIS Is Fitness. I\'ve achieved so much, I\'ve seen the potential that lies in front of me, and I\'ve realized that I\'m surrounded by people who want to help me succeed. It\'s tough to look at that and stay in a bad mood or a rough place. This has all helped me kind of refocus and recenter myself. I know what I want. I know what So THIS Is Fitness is supposed to be and how to take it there.\r\n\r\nAll of this has grown into something much more than it was in the beginning... and it\'s time to grow it and take it to that new place. I\'ll be bringing much more content to this website... bringing it back to what it was meant to be. Blogs about my thoughts and my journey. Recipes that help me get my nutrition in line. The <a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a>, <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a> pages as an outlet for me to share those things. <a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.com/podcast\">The podcast</a> as a new platform for me to do all these things in a longer, more thorough, and more free-form way... and to bring other people\'s experiences and opinions in via guest appearances &amp; interviews. I encourage people to interact, engage, and reach out! Connect with and contact me through all those mediums. Share the journey.','Thou Shalt Not Covet','','inherit','closed','closed','','843-revision-v1','','','2017-01-30 13:19:28','2017-01-30 18:19:28','',843,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/01/843-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(868,1,'2017-01-30 13:26:21','2017-01-30 18:26:21','<h2>I\'ve been struggling lately.</h2>\r\nSeems to be a common thing with me, right? No matter how on-top-of-it I might try to be, it seems I\'m always missing the mark somewhere. It\'s probably a result of me trying to do too much with, quite simply... too little time in the day. I know I\'ve got my challenges, and I know EXACTLY what\'s working against me, just like (I\'m sure) many of you do too. Just because I KNOW, though, doesn\'t mean I always win the fight. Lately, I\'ve found myself... a little lost.\r\n<h3>Yes, I understand that\'s vague.</h3>\r\nBut honestly, sometimes a simple explanation is enough. I\'ve mostly figured out the answer here. I took some time the past couple of weekends to really try and get a handle on this. Now, I think I\'ve got it. This time... <strong>it\'s going to be different.</strong><!--more-->\r\n<h2><em>\"Thou Shalt Not Covet\"</em></h2>\r\n<strong><em>If you read the title you knew this was coming - stay with me here.</em></strong> No, I\'m most certainly NOT trying to open up a theological debate. I find, though, that despite major differences... many (if not most) religious texts tend to have a lot of the same <em>basic</em> moral guidance. Y\'know, the kind of stuff <em>we should be living by</em> on a daily basis. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The easy stuff - </span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Don\'t Kill People</li>\r\n 	<li>Don\'t Steal Stuff</li>\r\n 	<li>Listen To Your Parents</li>\r\n 	<li>Treat Others How You\'d Want Them To Treat You</li>\r\n 	<li>the list goes on</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nBasic and easy, right? <i>You would think so</i>. Sometimes I\'m pretty dense, though, and need to be reminded of the basics. It happened recently... and it happened in such a way that I realized...\r\n<h2>This is my \"Come to Jesus\" moment.</h2>\r\nPeople who\'ve \"lost their way\" often \"find God\" or have that epic, emotional \"come to Jesus\" moment. It\'s where they realize they\'ve \"strayed from the path\" and religion brings them back home. To the straight-and-narrow. To their <em>true purpose</em> in life. <strong>Yes,</strong> I realize this is kind of an incredible use of hyperbole, but it\'s the best way I can think to describe this. As cheesy or grandiose as it may sound... in some small way...<em> that\'s the sort of place I\'m at right now.</em> Not through religion, not like I\'m actually \"finding Jesus\" right now (I did say this isn\'t a religious discussion, right?)... But that sort of coming-to-your-senses and finding \"the way\" - THAT is what I\'m about right now.  It happened over two distinct moments.\r\n<h3><strong><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-856 alignright\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/PhotoGrid_1485406145886-300x300.png\" alt=\"podcast episode 22\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />The first moment was innocent enough...</strong></h3>\r\nI was trying to figure out how to justify a podcast episode idea I had. Megan, my Mom and I were getting ready to go to the <a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com/events/south-shore-food-wine-expo/\">South Shore Food &amp; Wine Expo</a>, and I was stuck. Aside from the fact that it was a GREAT event we wanted to go to... the point was for me to blog and podcast about it. Problem was... I found myself asking if it would lose me readers and listeners. I was trying to find a way to spin it to fit the \"health and fitness\" niche. And I found myself wondering... <em>WHY do I need to spin it? </em>That moment wasn\'t so much like a punch to the mouth... but rather... this nagging... <em>something</em>.\r\n<h3>The second moment hit me like a ton of bricks.</h3>\r\nI was on Instagram sharing content, finding people to follow, <em>doing my thing</em>... and I stumbled across something. Someone people were raving about. I followed the links and found a site that seemed to be growing well. This site had fantastic engagement, virtually 100% user-generated content... and even its own ambassador program! And I found myself incredibly jealous. <strong>And that\'s when it hit me.</strong>\r\n\r\nWhat that guy\'s doing <em>isn\'t my thing</em>. That\'s not what So THIS Is Fitness is even MEANT to be... <em>so why am I jealous of him?</em> Like honestly... it\'s not even CLOSE to what I\'m trying to do. The ONLY similarity is that it\'s running-related and there are event reviews. Then I realized I\'ve been looking at virtually everyone who\'s doing something similar to me... and getting jealous. <em>Envious</em>. I\'ve been so caught up with what THEY\'RE doing... spending so much time trying to figure out how to capitalize on what THEY figured out... that I\'m not worrying about ME, and how to improve MY thing.\r\n<h2>This is where the Bible lesson comes in.</h2>\r\n\"<strong>Thou shalt not covet\" - </strong><em>\"don\'t be jealous of what someone else has\". </em>If I had to take a stab, I\'d say some of the point of that is for us to appreciate what we have, rather than be envious of what others do. You would think that\'d be simple, right? I mean, after all... it\'s one of the Ten Commandments... those are supposed to be some of the most basic moral tenets to live by. <em>Whoops.</em> Maybe I should get onboard...\r\n\r\nWell, that\'s the realization I had. I find myself noticing this all over the place now, actually. I just recently had a long discussion with a couple of different people about someone, for lack of a better phrase, committing this same sin. Worrying about what everyone else is doing instead of worrying about what\'s REALLY important.\r\n<h3>So it\'s time I take my own advice.</h3>\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-862 alignright\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_20161201_091700-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"transformation photo - 130 lb weight loss\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />I know who I am, I know what I want, and I know what So THIS Is Fitness is meant to be. I need to bring focus back to where this all started, why I put it out there, and what it\'s really meant to be. My \"core mission\", so to speak.\r\n\r\nI started this with a simple purpose - to share my journey &amp; transformation for the benefit of others going through the same things. The point was to show that I\'m just some schmuck - Average Joe... and if I can get it together, lose 130 lbs, and do the things I\'m doing... <strong>anyone can.</strong> It\'s grown over time, and I\'ve accomplished some truly... <em>unfathomable</em> things. My perspective has changed... my concept of what\'s \"normal\", what\'s \"crazy\", and what\'s \"nothing\" has totally shifted. I put the word \"just\" in front of things like \"5K\" and \"5 miles\". While it\'s great that I, personally, have reached that point... I lost sight of one of the most important messages I put out there:\r\n<h2>Never forget where you started.</h2>\r\nSo here I am. Bringing it back to square one. Remembering the whole point of this thing. Share my journey to show others it really IS possible. Show people what it takes to get there from the perspective of someone who\'s <em>done it</em> and <em>been there</em>. Share all the things, lessons, perspectives, stumbles struggles and successes that I WISHED someone had told me when I was getting started.\r\n<h2>I\'ve reached a really good place</h2>\r\nboth in life, my fitness, and with So THIS Is Fitness. I\'ve achieved so much, I\'ve seen the potential that lies in front of me, and I\'ve realized that I\'m surrounded by people who want to help me succeed. It\'s tough to look at that and stay in a bad mood or a rough place. This has all helped me kind of refocus and recenter myself. I know what I want. I know what So THIS Is Fitness is supposed to be and how to take it there.\r\n\r\nAll of this has grown into something much more than it was in the beginning... and it\'s time to grow it and take it to that new place. I\'ll be bringing much more content to this website... bringing it back to what it was meant to be. Blogs about my thoughts and my journey. Recipes that help me get my nutrition in line. The <a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a>, <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a> pages as an outlet for me to share those things. <a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.com/podcast\">The podcast</a> as a new platform for me to do all these things in a longer, more thorough, and more free-form way... and to bring other people\'s experiences and opinions in via guest appearances &amp; interviews. I encourage people to interact, engage, and reach out! Connect with and contact me through all those mediums. Share the journey.','Thou Shalt Not Covet','','inherit','closed','closed','','843-revision-v1','','','2017-01-30 13:26:21','2017-01-30 18:26:21','',843,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/01/843-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(869,1,'2017-01-31 06:45:47','2017-01-31 11:45:47','<h2>I\'ve been struggling lately.</h2>\r\nSeems to be a common thing with me, right? No matter how on-top-of-it I might try to be, it seems I\'m always missing the mark somewhere. It\'s probably a result of me trying to do too much with, quite simply... too little time in the day. I know I\'ve got my challenges, and I know EXACTLY what\'s working against me, just like (I\'m sure) many of you do too. Just because I KNOW, though, doesn\'t mean I always win the fight. Lately, I\'ve found myself... a little lost.\r\n<h3>Yes, I understand that\'s vague.</h3>\r\nBut honestly, sometimes a simple explanation is enough. I\'ve mostly figured out the answer here. I took some time the past couple of weekends to really try and get a handle on this. Now, I think I\'ve got it. This time... <strong>it\'s going to be different.</strong><!--more-->\r\n<h2><em>\"Thou Shalt Not Covet\"</em></h2>\r\n<strong><em>If you read the title you knew this was coming - stay with me here.</em></strong> No, I\'m most certainly NOT trying to open up a theological debate. I find, though, that despite major differences... many (if not most) religious texts tend to have a lot of the same <em>basic</em> moral guidance. Y\'know, the kind of stuff <em>we should be living by</em> on a daily basis. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The easy stuff - </span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Don\'t Kill People</li>\r\n 	<li>Don\'t Steal Stuff</li>\r\n 	<li>Listen To Your Parents</li>\r\n 	<li>Treat Others How You\'d Want Them To Treat You</li>\r\n 	<li>the list goes on</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nBasic and easy, right? <i>You would think so</i>. Sometimes I\'m pretty dense, though, and need to be reminded of the basics. It happened recently... and it happened in such a way that I realized...\r\n<h2>This is my \"Come to Jesus\" moment.</h2>\r\nPeople who\'ve \"lost their way\" often \"find God\" or have that epic, emotional \"come to Jesus\" moment. It\'s where they realize they\'ve \"strayed from the path\" and religion brings them back home. To the straight-and-narrow. To their <em>true purpose</em> in life. <strong>Yes,</strong> I realize this is kind of an incredible use of hyperbole, but it\'s the best way I can think to describe this. As cheesy or grandiose as it may sound... in some small way...<em> that\'s the sort of place I\'m at right now.</em> Not through religion, not like I\'m actually \"finding Jesus\" right now (I did say this isn\'t a religious discussion, right?)... But that sort of coming-to-your-senses and finding \"the way\" - THAT is what I\'m about right now.  It happened over two distinct moments.\r\n<h3><strong><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-856 alignright\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/PhotoGrid_1485406145886-300x300.png\" alt=\"podcast episode 22\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />The first moment was innocent enough...</strong></h3>\r\nI was trying to figure out how to justify a podcast episode idea I had. Megan, my Mom and I were getting ready to go to the <a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com/events/south-shore-food-wine-expo/\">South Shore Food &amp; Wine Expo</a>, and I was stuck. Aside from the fact that it was a GREAT event we wanted to go to... the point was for me to blog and podcast about it. Problem was... I found myself asking if it would lose me readers and listeners. I was trying to find a way to spin it to fit the \"health and fitness\" niche. And I found myself wondering... <em>WHY do I need to spin it? </em>That moment wasn\'t so much like a punch to the mouth... but rather... this nagging... <em>something</em>.\r\n<h3>The second moment hit me like a ton of bricks.</h3>\r\nI was on Instagram sharing content, finding people to follow, <em>doing my thing</em>... and I stumbled across something. Someone people were raving about. I followed the links and found a site that seemed to be growing well. This site had fantastic engagement, virtually 100% user-generated content... and even its own ambassador program! And I found myself incredibly jealous. <strong>And that\'s when it hit me.</strong>\r\n\r\nWhat that guy\'s doing <em>isn\'t my thing</em>. That\'s not what So THIS Is Fitness is even MEANT to be... <em>so why am I jealous of him?</em> Like honestly... it\'s not even CLOSE to what I\'m trying to do. The ONLY similarity is that it\'s running-related and there are event reviews. Then I realized I\'ve been looking at virtually everyone who\'s doing something similar to me... and getting jealous. <em>Envious</em>. I\'ve been so caught up with what THEY\'RE doing... spending so much time trying to figure out how to capitalize on what THEY figured out... that I\'m not worrying about ME, and how to improve MY thing.\r\n<h2>This is where the Bible lesson comes in.</h2>\r\n\"<strong>Thou shalt not covet\" - </strong><em>\"don\'t be jealous of what someone else has\". </em>If I had to take a stab, I\'d say some of the point of that is for us to appreciate what we have, rather than be envious of what others do. You would think that\'d be simple, right? I mean, after all... it\'s one of the Ten Commandments... those are supposed to be some of the most basic moral tenets to live by. <em>Whoops.</em> Maybe I should get onboard...\r\n\r\nWell, that\'s the realization I had. I find myself noticing this all over the place now, actually. I just recently had a long discussion with a couple of different people about someone, for lack of a better phrase, committing this same sin. Worrying about what everyone else is doing instead of worrying about what\'s REALLY important.\r\n<h3>So it\'s time I take my own advice.</h3>\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-862 alignright\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_20161201_091700-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"transformation photo - 130 lb weight loss\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />I know who I am, I know what I want, and I know what So THIS Is Fitness is meant to be. I need to bring focus back to where this all started, why I put it out there, and what it\'s really meant to be. My \"core mission\", so to speak.\r\n\r\nI started this with a simple purpose - to share my journey &amp; transformation for the benefit of others going through the same things. The point was to show that I\'m just some schmuck - Average Joe... and if I can get it together, lose 130 lbs, and do the things I\'m doing... <strong>anyone can.</strong> It\'s grown over time, and I\'ve accomplished some truly... <em>unfathomable</em> things. My perspective has changed... my concept of what\'s \"normal\", what\'s \"crazy\", and what\'s \"nothing\" has totally shifted. I put the word \"just\" in front of things like \"5K\" and \"5 miles\". While it\'s great that I, personally, have reached that point... I lost sight of one of the most important messages I put out there:\r\n<h2>Never forget where you started.</h2>\r\nSo here I am. Bringing it back to square one. Remembering the whole point of this thing. Share my journey to show others it really IS possible. Show people what it takes to get there from the perspective of someone who\'s <em>done it</em> and <em>been there</em>. Share all the things, lessons, perspectives, stumbles struggles and successes that I WISHED someone had told me when I was getting started.\r\n<h2>I\'ve reached a really good place<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-861 alignright\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_20161022_085553-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"surrounded by family friends and crew at Ghost Train 100\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></h2>\r\nAll of this has grown into something much more than it was in the beginning... and now I know where the next step leads. It\'s time to grow it and take it to that new place. I\'ll be bringing much more content to this website... bringing it back to what it was meant to be. Blogs about my thoughts and my journey. Recipes that help me get my nutrition in line. The <a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a>, <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a> pages as an outlet for me to share those things. <a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.com/podcast\">The podcast</a> as a new platform for me to do all these things in a longer, more thorough, and more free-form way. Bringing other people\'s experiences and opinions into the picture via guest appearances &amp; interviews. Figuring out how exactly my amazing wife fits into this picture.\r\n<h2>This is not a journey to be traveled alone.</h2>\r\nOne of the most important things I learned through my original 130 lb weight loss journey... <strong>don\'t go it alone.</strong> I encourage you to interact, engage, and reach out! Connect with and contact me through all those mediums. Repost &amp; share on social media, get your freinds involved. Share the journey - both yours AND mine. Let\'s inspire and motivate each other. Keep each other accountable. Like I always say... <em>the only limits we TRULY have are the ones we set for ourselves. </em>It\'s time we all <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">get out of our own way</span> and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">make it happen.</span> <strong>Let\'s do this thing.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>You can find Darrell online through these mediums:\r\n</em><em>Podcast: <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes</a> - <a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android</a> - <a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.com/podcast\">Web</a> - <a href=\"http://sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">RSS feed</a>\r\nSocial Media: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a> - <a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a> - <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a> - <a href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/SoTHISIsFitness/\">Pinterest</a>\r\nEmail: Darrell@SoTHISIsFitness.com</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Thou Shalt Not Covet','','inherit','closed','closed','','843-revision-v1','','','2017-01-31 06:45:47','2017-01-31 11:45:47','',843,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/01/843-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(870,1,'2017-01-31 06:57:06','2017-01-31 11:57:06','<h2>I\'ve been struggling lately.</h2>\r\nSeems to be a common thing with me, right? No matter how on-top-of-it I might try to be, it seems I\'m always missing the mark somewhere. It\'s probably a result of me trying to do too much with, quite simply... too little time in the day. I know I\'ve got my challenges, and I know EXACTLY what\'s working against me, just like (I\'m sure) many of you do too. Just because I KNOW, though, doesn\'t mean I always win the fight. Lately, I\'ve found myself... a little conflicted.\r\n<h3>Yes, I understand that\'s vague.</h3>\r\nBut honestly, sometimes a simple explanation is enough. I\'ve mostly figured out the answer here. I took some time the past couple of weekends to really try and get a handle on this. Now, I think I\'ve got it. This time... <strong>it\'s going to be different.</strong><!--more-->\r\n<h2><em>\"Thou Shalt Not Covet\"</em></h2>\r\n<strong><em>If you read the title you knew this was coming - stay with me here.</em></strong> No, I\'m most certainly NOT trying to open up a theological debate. I find, though, that despite major differences... many (if not most) religious texts tend to have a lot of the same <em>basic</em> moral guidance. Y\'know, the kind of stuff <em>we should be living by</em> on a daily basis. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The easy stuff - </span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Don\'t Kill People</li>\r\n 	<li>Don\'t Steal Stuff</li>\r\n 	<li>Listen To Your Parents</li>\r\n 	<li>Treat Others How You\'d Want Them To Treat You</li>\r\n 	<li>the list goes on</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nBasic and easy, right? <i>You would think so</i>. Sometimes I\'m pretty dense, though, and need to be reminded of the basics. It happened recently... and it happened in such a way that I realized...\r\n<h2>This is my \"Come to Jesus\" moment.</h2>\r\nPeople who\'ve \"lost their way\" often \"find God\" or have that epic, emotional \"come to Jesus\" moment. It\'s where they realize they\'ve \"strayed from the path\" and religion brings them back home. To the straight-and-narrow. To their <em>true purpose</em> in life. <strong>Yes,</strong> I realize this is kind of an incredible use of hyperbole, but it\'s the best way I can think to describe this. As cheesy or grandiose as it may sound... in some small way...<em> that\'s the sort of place I\'m at right now.</em> Not through religion, not like I\'m actually \"finding Jesus\" right now (I did say this isn\'t a religious discussion, right?)... But that sort of coming-to-your-senses and finding \"the way\" - THAT is what I\'m about right now.  It happened over two distinct moments.\r\n<h3><strong><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-856 alignright\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/PhotoGrid_1485406145886-300x300.png\" alt=\"podcast episode 22\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />The first moment was innocent enough...</strong></h3>\r\nI was trying to figure out how to justify a podcast episode idea I had. Megan, my Mom and I were getting ready to go to the <a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com/events/south-shore-food-wine-expo/\">South Shore Food &amp; Wine Expo</a>, and I was stuck. Aside from the fact that it was a GREAT event we wanted to go to... the point was for me to blog and podcast about it. Problem was... I found myself asking if it would lose me readers and listeners. I was trying to find a way to spin it to fit the \"health and fitness\" niche. And I found myself wondering... <em>WHY do I need to spin it? </em>That moment wasn\'t so much like a punch to the mouth... but rather... this nagging... <em>something</em>.\r\n<h3>The second moment hit me like a ton of bricks.</h3>\r\nI was on Instagram sharing content, finding people to follow, <em>doing my thing</em>... and I stumbled across something. Someone people were raving about. I followed the links and found a site that seemed to be growing well. This site had fantastic engagement, virtually 100% user-generated content... and even its own ambassador program! And I found myself <em>incredibly jealous</em>. <strong>And that\'s when it hit me.</strong>\r\n\r\nWhat that guy\'s doing <em>isn\'t my thing</em>. That\'s not what So THIS Is Fitness is even MEANT to be... <em>so why am I jealous of him?</em> Like honestly... it\'s not even CLOSE to what I\'m trying to do. The ONLY similarity is that it\'s running-related and there are event reviews. Then I realized I\'ve been looking at virtually everyone who\'s doing something similar to me... and getting jealous. <em>Envious</em>. I\'ve been so caught up with what THEY\'RE doing... spending so much time trying to figure out how to capitalize on what THEY figured out... that I\'m not worrying about ME, and how to improve MY thing.\r\n<h2>This is where the Bible lesson comes in.</h2>\r\n\"<strong>Thou shalt not covet\" - </strong><em>\"don\'t be jealous of what someone else has\". </em>If I had to take a stab, I\'d say some of the point of that is for us to appreciate what we have, rather than be envious of what others do. You would think that\'d be simple, right? I mean, after all... it\'s one of the Ten Commandments... those are supposed to be some of the most basic moral tenets to live by. <em>Whoops.</em> Maybe I should get onboard...\r\n\r\nWell, that\'s the realization I had. I find myself noticing this all over the place now, actually. I just recently had a long discussion with a couple of different people about someone who, for lack of a better phrase, is committing this same sin. Worrying about what everyone else is doing instead of worrying about what\'s REALLY important. (Difference is... he\'s completely oblivious &amp; unapologetic about it... another story for another day)\r\n<h3>So it\'s time I take my own advice.</h3>\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-862 alignright\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_20161201_091700-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"transformation photo - 130 lb weight loss\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />I know who I am, I know what I want, and I know what So THIS Is Fitness is meant to be. I need to bring focus back to where this all started, why I put it out there, and what it\'s really meant to be. My \"core mission\", so to speak.\r\n\r\n<strong>I started this with a simple purpose -</strong> to share my journey &amp; transformation for the benefit of others going through the same things. The point was to show that I\'m just some schmuck - Average Joe... and if I can get it together, lose 130 lbs, and do the things I\'m doing... <strong>anyone can.</strong> It\'s grown over time, and I\'ve accomplished some truly... <em>unfathomable</em> things. My perspective has changed... my concept of what\'s \"normal\", what\'s \"crazy\", and what\'s \"nothing\" has totally shifted. I put the word \"just\" in front of things like \"5K\" and \"5 miles\". While it\'s great that I, personally, have reached that point... I lost sight of one of the most important messages I put out there:\r\n<h2>Never forget where you started.</h2>\r\nSo here I am. Bringing it back to square one. Remembering the whole point of this thing. Share my journey to show others it really IS possible. Show people what it takes to get there from the perspective of someone who\'s <em>done it</em> and <em>been there</em>. Share all the things, lessons, perspectives, stumbles struggles and successes that I WISHED someone had told me when I was getting started.\r\n<h2>I\'ve reached a really good place</h2>\r\nAll of this has grown into something much more than it was in the beginning... and now I know where the next step leads. It\'s time to grow it and take it to that new place. I\'ll be bringing much more content to this website... bringing it back to what it was meant to be. Blogs about my thoughts and my journey. Recipes that help me get my nutrition in line. The <a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a>, <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a> pages as an outlet for me to share those things. <a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.com/podcast\">The podcast</a> as a new platform for me to do all these things in a longer, more thorough, and more free-form way. Bringing other people\'s experiences and opinions into the picture via guest appearances &amp; interviews. Figuring out how exactly my amazing wife fits into this picture.\r\n<h2><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-861 alignright\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_20161022_085553-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"surrounded by family friends and crew at Ghost Train 100\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />This is not a journey to be traveled alone.</h2>\r\nOne of the most important things I learned through my original 130 lb weight loss journey... <strong>don\'t go it alone.</strong> I encourage you to interact, engage, and reach out! Connect with and contact me through all those mediums. Repost &amp; share on social media, get your freinds involved. Share the journey - both yours AND mine. Let\'s inspire and motivate each other. Keep each other accountable. Like I always say... <em>the only limits we TRULY have are the ones we set for ourselves. </em>It\'s time we all <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">get out of our own way</span> and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">make it happen.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Let\'s do this thing.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>You can find Darrell online through these mediums:\r\n</em><em>Podcast: <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes</a> - <a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android</a> - <a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.com/podcast\">Web</a> - <a href=\"http://sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">RSS feed</a>\r\nSocial Media: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a> - <a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a> - <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a> - <a href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/SoTHISIsFitness/\">Pinterest</a>\r\nEmail: Darrell@SoTHISIsFitness.com</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Thou Shalt Not Covet','','inherit','closed','closed','','843-revision-v1','','','2017-01-31 06:57:06','2017-01-31 11:57:06','',843,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/01/843-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(871,1,'2017-01-31 06:58:25','2017-01-31 11:58:25','<h2><strong>I\'ve been struggling lately.</strong></h2>\r\nSeems to be a common thing with me, right? No matter how on-top-of-it I might try to be, it seems I\'m always missing the mark somewhere. It\'s probably a result of me trying to do too much with, quite simply... too little time in the day. I know I\'ve got my challenges, and I know EXACTLY what\'s working against me, just like (I\'m sure) many of you do too. Just because I KNOW, though, doesn\'t mean I always win the fight. Lately, I\'ve found myself... a little conflicted.\r\n<h3><strong>Yes, I understand that\'s vague.</strong></h3>\r\nBut honestly, sometimes a simple explanation is enough. I\'ve mostly figured out the answer here. I took some time the past couple of weekends to really try and get a handle on this. Now, I think I\'ve got it. This time... <strong>it\'s going to be different.</strong><!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong><em>\"Thou Shalt Not Covet\"</em></strong></h2>\r\n<strong><em>If you read the title you knew this was coming - stay with me here.</em></strong> No, I\'m most certainly NOT trying to open up a theological debate. I find, though, that despite major differences... many (if not most) religious texts tend to have a lot of the same <em>basic</em> moral guidance. Y\'know, the kind of stuff <em>we should be living by</em> on a daily basis. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The easy stuff - </span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Don\'t Kill People</li>\r\n 	<li>Don\'t Steal Stuff</li>\r\n 	<li>Listen To Your Parents</li>\r\n 	<li>Treat Others How You\'d Want Them To Treat You</li>\r\n 	<li>the list goes on</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nBasic and easy, right? <i>You would think so</i>. Sometimes I\'m pretty dense, though, and need to be reminded of the basics. It happened recently... and it happened in such a way that I realized...\r\n<h2><strong>This is my \"Come to Jesus\" moment.</strong></h2>\r\nPeople who\'ve \"lost their way\" often \"find God\" or have that epic, emotional \"come to Jesus\" moment. It\'s where they realize they\'ve \"strayed from the path\" and religion brings them back home. To the straight-and-narrow. To their <em>true purpose</em> in life. <strong>Yes,</strong> I realize this is kind of an incredible use of hyperbole, but it\'s the best way I can think to describe this. As cheesy or grandiose as it may sound... in some small way...<em> that\'s the sort of place I\'m at right now.</em> Not through religion, not like I\'m actually \"finding Jesus\" right now (I did say this isn\'t a religious discussion, right?)... But that sort of coming-to-your-senses and finding \"the way\" - THAT is what I\'m about right now.  It happened over two distinct moments.\r\n<h3><strong><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-856 alignright\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/PhotoGrid_1485406145886-300x300.png\" alt=\"podcast episode 22\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />The first moment was innocent enough...</strong></h3>\r\nI was trying to figure out how to justify a podcast episode idea I had. Megan, my Mom and I were getting ready to go to the <a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com/events/south-shore-food-wine-expo/\">South Shore Food &amp; Wine Expo</a>, and I was stuck. Aside from the fact that it was a GREAT event we wanted to go to... the point was for me to blog and podcast about it. Problem was... I found myself asking if it would lose me readers and listeners. I was trying to find a way to spin it to fit the \"health and fitness\" niche. And I found myself wondering... <em>WHY do I need to spin it? </em>That moment wasn\'t so much like a punch to the mouth... but rather... this nagging... <em>something</em>.\r\n<h3><strong>The second moment hit me like a ton of bricks.</strong></h3>\r\nI was on Instagram sharing content, finding people to follow, <em>doing my thing</em>... and I stumbled across something. Someone people were raving about. I followed the links and found a site that seemed to be growing well. This site had fantastic engagement, virtually 100% user-generated content... and even its own ambassador program! And I found myself <em>incredibly jealous</em>. <strong>And that\'s when it hit me.</strong>\r\n\r\nWhat that guy\'s doing <em>isn\'t my thing</em>. That\'s not what So THIS Is Fitness is even MEANT to be... <em>so why am I jealous of him?</em> Like honestly... it\'s not even CLOSE to what I\'m trying to do. The ONLY similarity is that it\'s running-related and there are event reviews. Then I realized I\'ve been looking at virtually everyone who\'s doing something similar to me... and getting jealous. <em>Envious</em>. I\'ve been so caught up with what THEY\'RE doing... spending so much time trying to figure out how to capitalize on what THEY figured out... that I\'m not worrying about ME, and how to improve MY thing.\r\n<h2><strong>This is where the Bible lesson comes in.</strong></h2>\r\n\"<strong>Thou shalt not covet\" - </strong><em>\"don\'t be jealous of what someone else has\". </em>If I had to take a stab, I\'d say some of the point of that is for us to appreciate what we have, rather than be envious of what others do. You would think that\'d be simple, right? I mean, after all... it\'s one of the Ten Commandments... those are supposed to be some of the most basic moral tenets to live by. <em>Whoops.</em> Maybe I should get onboard...\r\n\r\nWell, that\'s the realization I had. I find myself noticing this all over the place now, actually. I just recently had a long discussion with a couple of different people about someone who, for lack of a better phrase, is committing this same sin. Worrying about what everyone else is doing instead of worrying about what\'s REALLY important. (Difference is... he\'s completely oblivious &amp; unapologetic about it... another story for another day)\r\n<h3><strong>So it\'s time I take my own advice.</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-862 alignright\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_20161201_091700-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"transformation photo - 130 lb weight loss\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />I know who I am, I know what I want, and I know what So THIS Is Fitness is meant to be. I need to bring focus back to where this all started, why I put it out there, and what it\'s really meant to be. My \"core mission\", so to speak.\r\n\r\n<strong>I started this with a simple purpose -</strong> to share my journey &amp; transformation for the benefit of others going through the same things. The point was to show that I\'m just some schmuck - Average Joe... and if I can get it together, lose 130 lbs, and do the things I\'m doing... <strong>anyone can.</strong> It\'s grown over time, and I\'ve accomplished some truly... <em>unfathomable</em> things. My perspective has changed... my concept of what\'s \"normal\", what\'s \"crazy\", and what\'s \"nothing\" has totally shifted. I put the word \"just\" in front of things like \"5K\" and \"5 miles\". While it\'s great that I, personally, have reached that point... I lost sight of one of the most important messages I put out there:\r\n<h2><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Never</span> forget where you started.</strong></h2>\r\nSo here I am. Bringing it back to square one. Remembering the whole point of this thing. Share my journey to show others it really IS possible. Show people what it takes to get there from the perspective of someone who\'s <em>done it</em> and <em>been there</em>. Share all the things, lessons, perspectives, stumbles struggles and successes that I WISHED someone had told me when I was getting started.\r\n<h2><strong>I\'ve reached a really good place</strong></h2>\r\nAll of this has grown into something much more than it was in the beginning... and now I know where the next step leads. It\'s time to grow it and take it to that new place. I\'ll be bringing much more content to this website... bringing it back to what it was meant to be. Blogs about my thoughts and my journey. Recipes that help me get my nutrition in line. The <a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a>, <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a> pages as an outlet for me to share those things. <a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.com/podcast\">The podcast</a> as a new platform for me to do all these things in a longer, more thorough, and more free-form way. Bringing other people\'s experiences and opinions into the picture via guest appearances &amp; interviews. Figuring out how exactly my amazing wife fits into this picture.\r\n<h2><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-861 alignright\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_20161022_085553-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"surrounded by family friends and crew at Ghost Train 100\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /><strong>This is not a journey to be traveled alone.</strong></h2>\r\nOne of the most important things I learned through my original 130 lb weight loss journey... <strong>don\'t go it alone.</strong> I encourage you to interact, engage, and reach out! Connect with and contact me through all those mediums. Repost &amp; share on social media, get your freinds involved. Share the journey - both yours AND mine. Let\'s inspire and motivate each other. Keep each other accountable. Like I always say... <em>the only limits we TRULY have are the ones we set for ourselves. </em>It\'s time we all <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">get out of our own way</span> and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">make it happen.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Let\'s do this thing.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>You can find Darrell online through these mediums:\r\n</em><em>Podcast: <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes</a> - <a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android</a> - <a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.com/podcast\">Web</a> - <a href=\"http://sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">RSS feed</a>\r\nSocial Media: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a> - <a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a> - <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a> - <a href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/SoTHISIsFitness/\">Pinterest</a>\r\nEmail: Darrell@SoTHISIsFitness.com</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Thou Shalt Not Covet','','inherit','closed','closed','','843-revision-v1','','','2017-01-31 06:58:25','2017-01-31 11:58:25','',843,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/01/843-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(872,1,'2017-01-31 06:59:57','2017-01-31 11:59:57','<h2><strong>I\'ve been struggling lately.</strong></h2>\r\nSeems to be a common thing with me, right? No matter how on-top-of-it I might try to be, it seems I\'m always missing the mark somewhere. It\'s probably a result of me trying to do too much with, quite simply... too little time in the day. I know I\'ve got my challenges, and I know EXACTLY what\'s working against me, just like (I\'m sure) many of you do too. Just because I KNOW, though, doesn\'t mean I always win the fight. Lately, I\'ve found myself... a little conflicted.\r\n<h3><strong>Yes, I understand that\'s vague.</strong></h3>\r\nBut honestly, sometimes a simple explanation is enough. I\'ve mostly figured out the answer here. I took some time the past couple of weekends to really try and get a handle on this. Now, I think I\'ve got it. This time... <strong>it\'s going to be different.</strong><!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong><em>\"Thou Shalt Not Covet\"</em></strong></h2>\r\n<strong><em>If you read the title you knew this was coming - stay with me here.</em></strong> No, I\'m most certainly NOT trying to open up a theological debate. I find, though, that despite major differences... many (if not most) religious texts tend to have a lot of the same <em>basic</em> moral guidance. Y\'know, the kind of stuff <em>we should be living by</em> on a daily basis. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The easy stuff - </span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Don\'t Kill People</li>\r\n 	<li>Don\'t Steal Stuff</li>\r\n 	<li>Listen To Your Parents</li>\r\n 	<li>Treat Others How You\'d Want Them To Treat You</li>\r\n 	<li>the list goes on</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nBasic and easy, right? <i>You would think so</i>. Sometimes I\'m pretty dense, though, and need to be reminded of the basics. It happened recently... and it happened in such a way that I realized...\r\n<h2><strong>This is my \"Come to Jesus\" moment.</strong></h2>\r\nPeople who\'ve \"lost their way\" often \"find God\" or have that epic, emotional \"come to Jesus\" moment. It\'s where they realize they\'ve \"strayed from the path\" and religion brings them back home. To the straight-and-narrow. To their <em>true purpose</em> in life. <strong>Yes,</strong> I realize this is kind of an incredible use of hyperbole, but it\'s the best way I can think to describe this. As cheesy or grandiose as it may sound... in some small way...<em> that\'s the sort of place I\'m at right now.</em> Not through religion, not like I\'m actually \"finding Jesus\" right now (I did say this isn\'t a religious discussion, right?)... But that sort of coming-to-your-senses and finding \"the way\" - THAT is what I\'m about right now.  It happened over two distinct moments.\r\n<h3><strong><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-856 alignright\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/PhotoGrid_1485406145886-300x300.png\" alt=\"podcast episode 22\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />The first moment was innocent enough...</strong></h3>\r\nI was trying to figure out how to justify a podcast episode idea I had. Megan, my Mom and I were getting ready to go to the <a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com/events/south-shore-food-wine-expo/\">South Shore Food &amp; Wine Expo</a>, and I was stuck. Aside from the fact that it was a GREAT event we wanted to go to... the point was for me to blog and podcast about it. Problem was... I found myself asking if it would lose me readers and listeners. I was trying to find a way to spin it to fit the \"health and fitness\" niche. And I found myself wondering... <em>WHY do I need to spin it? </em>That moment wasn\'t so much like a punch to the mouth... but rather... this nagging... <em>something</em>.\r\n<h3><strong>The second moment hit me like a ton of bricks.</strong></h3>\r\nI was on Instagram sharing content, finding people to follow, <em>doing my thing</em>... and I stumbled across something. Someone people were raving about. I followed the links and found a site that seemed to be growing well. This site had fantastic engagement, virtually 100% user-generated content... and even its own ambassador program! And I found myself <em>incredibly jealous</em>. <strong>And that\'s when it hit me.</strong>\r\n\r\nWhat that guy\'s doing <em>isn\'t my thing</em>. That\'s not what So THIS Is Fitness is even MEANT to be... <em>so why am I jealous of him?</em> Like honestly... it\'s not even CLOSE to what I\'m trying to do. The ONLY similarity is that it\'s running-related and there are event reviews. Then I realized I\'ve been looking at virtually everyone who\'s doing something similar to me... and getting jealous. <em>Envious</em>. I\'ve been so caught up with what THEY\'RE doing... spending so much time trying to figure out how to capitalize on what THEY figured out... that I\'m not worrying about ME, and how to improve MY thing.\r\n<h2><strong>This is where the Bible lesson comes in.</strong></h2>\r\n\"<strong>Thou shalt not covet\" - </strong><em>\"don\'t be jealous of what someone else has\". </em>If I had to take a stab, I\'d say some of the point of that is for us to appreciate what we have, rather than be envious of what others do. You would think that\'d be simple, right? I mean, after all... it\'s one of the Ten Commandments... those are supposed to be some of the most basic moral tenets to live by. <em>Whoops.</em> Maybe I should get onboard...\r\n\r\nWell, that\'s the realization I had. I find myself noticing this all over the place now, actually. I just recently had a long discussion with a couple of different people about someone who, for lack of a better phrase, is committing this same sin. Worrying about what everyone else is doing instead of worrying about what\'s REALLY important. (Difference is... he\'s completely oblivious &amp; unapologetic about it... another story for another day)\r\n<h3><strong>So it\'s time I take my own advice.</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-862 alignright\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_20161201_091700-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"transformation photo - 130 lb weight loss\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />I know who I am, I know what I want, and I know what So THIS Is Fitness is meant to be. I need to bring focus back to where this all started, why I put it out there, and what it\'s really meant to be. My \"core mission\", so to speak.\r\n\r\n<strong>I started this with a simple purpose -</strong> to share my journey &amp; transformation for the benefit of others going through the same things. The point was to show that I\'m just some schmuck - Average Joe... and if I can get it together, lose 130 lbs, and do the things I\'m doing... <strong>anyone can.</strong> It\'s grown over time, and I\'ve accomplished some truly... <em>unfathomable</em> things. My perspective has changed... my concept of what\'s \"normal\", what\'s \"crazy\", and what\'s \"nothing\" has totally shifted. I put the word \"just\" in front of things like \"5K\" and \"5 miles\". While it\'s great that I, personally, have reached that point... I lost sight of one of the most important messages I put out there:\r\n<h2><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Never</span> forget where you started.</strong></h2>\r\nSo here I am. Bringing it back to square one. Remembering the whole point of this thing. Share my journey to show others it really IS possible. Show people what it takes to get there from the perspective of someone who\'s <em>done it</em> and <em>been there</em>. Share all the things, lessons, perspectives, stumbles struggles and successes that I WISHED someone had told me when I was getting started.\r\n<h2><strong>I\'ve reached a really good place.</strong></h2>\r\nAll of this has grown into something much more than it was in the beginning... and now I know where the next step leads. It\'s time to grow it and take it to that new place. I\'ll be bringing much more content to this website... bringing it back to what it was meant to be. Blogs about my thoughts and my journey. Recipes that help me get my nutrition in line. The <a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a>, <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a> pages as an outlet for me to share those things. <a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.com/podcast\">The podcast</a> as a new platform for me to do all these things in a longer, more thorough, and more free-form way. Bringing other people\'s experiences and opinions into the picture via guest appearances &amp; interviews. Figuring out how exactly my amazing wife fits into this picture.\r\n<h2><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-861 alignright\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_20161022_085553-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"surrounded by family friends and crew at Ghost Train 100\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /><strong>This is not a journey to be traveled alone.</strong></h2>\r\nOne of the most important things I learned through my original 130 lb weight loss journey... <strong>don\'t go it alone.</strong> I encourage you to interact, engage, and reach out! Connect with and contact me through all those mediums. Repost &amp; share on social media, get your freinds involved. Share the journey - both yours AND mine. Let\'s inspire and motivate each other. Keep each other accountable. Like I always say... <em>the only limits we TRULY have are the ones we set for ourselves. </em>It\'s time we all <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">get out of our own way</span> and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">make it happen.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Let\'s do this thing.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>You can find Darrell online through these mediums:\r\n</em><em>Podcast: <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes</a> - <a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android</a> - <a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.com/podcast\">Web</a> - <a href=\"http://sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">RSS feed</a>\r\nSocial Media: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a> - <a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a> - <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a> - <a href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/SoTHISIsFitness/\">Pinterest</a>\r\nEmail: Darrell@SoTHISIsFitness.com</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Thou Shalt Not Covet','','inherit','closed','closed','','843-revision-v1','','','2017-01-31 06:59:57','2017-01-31 11:59:57','',843,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/01/843-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(873,1,'2017-02-01 15:29:55','2017-02-01 20:29:55','\"#23 - This Time Will Be Different\" from So THIS Is Fitness by Darrell McTague. Released: 2017. Track 23. Genre: Health & Fitness.','#23 - This Time Will Be Different','','inherit','open','closed','','23-this-time-will-be-different','','','2017-02-01 22:46:47','2017-02-02 03:46:47','',0,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/stif-ep-23-this-time-will-be-different.mp3',0,'attachment','audio/mpeg',0),(881,1,'2017-02-02 07:36:58','2017-02-02 12:36:58','<h2>Sometimes we get locked into a sick cycle of failure.</h2>\r\nWhen that happens... things can seem pretty hopeless. We can seem completely lost. Permanently locked into a neverending circle of mediocrity and non-progress. Eventually, we might give up hope of success completely.\r\n\r\nIt\'s when we find ourselves in those desperate, terrible situations... that we need to believe in ourselves and the power of change more than ever. We need to believe that we CAN try again... and that THIS time... things WILL be different. We NEED to BELIEVE.\r\n\r\nIt\'s time we try. Just ONE more time.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2>I\'ve been there. I get it.</h2>\r\nThis is hard. It can seem completely hopeless. it can seem like a lost cause and you\'ll never get there... especially since you\'ve already tried this 5 times with no positive result. <strong>Y\'know what?</strong> Like the old saying goes... fall down 7 times... get up 8. It\'s up to us to believe... that THIS TIME... just one... last... try...\r\n\r\n<strong>This time... things CAN... and WILL... be different. </strong>\r\n\r\nThere\'s a method to the madness here. Today\'s episode will cover the following bases:\r\n<ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My run today and what I think it means for my big goals</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My “big resurgence” with STIF</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to ACTUALLY have THIS time be different. Do that by:</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acknowledging past failures, owning it, and being able to move forward</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding WHY and HOW you failed in the past</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know yourself</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting your head right</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting the goal</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developing the plan</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Executing and following through</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Figuring out what happens when you get there</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</ul>\r\n</ul>\r\nI firmly believe, as a result of having been there, that if you just BELIEVE firmly enough... this time really, truly CAN and WILL be different. Have a little faith in yourself.\r\n\r\nPlease, do reach out if you like. podcast@sothisisfitness.com\r\n\r\nAnd find me online:\r\n\r\nwww.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\r\nwww.instagram.com/sothisisfitness\r\nwww.twitter.com/sothisisfitness\r\nwww.sothisisfitness.com\r\n\r\nFind our sponsors online, too!\r\n\r\nwww.runtruenorth.com\r\nwww.hopheadevents.com\r\nwww.foolproofbrewing.com\r\n\r\n[podcast src=\"https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5047005/height/90/width/450/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/32cd32/\" height=\"90\" width=\"450\"]','#23 - This Time WILL Be Different','','inherit','closed','closed','','874-revision-v1','','','2017-02-02 07:36:58','2017-02-02 12:36:58','',874,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/02/874-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(879,1,'2017-02-01 23:05:59','2017-02-02 04:05:59','<h2>Sometimes we get locked into a sick cycle of failure.</h2>\r\nWhen that happens... things can seem pretty hopeless. We can seem completely lost. Permanently locked into a neverending circle of mediocrity and non-progress. Eventually, we might give up hope of success completely.\r\n\r\nIt\'s when we find ourselves in those desperate, terrible situations... that we need to believe in ourselves and the power of change more than ever. We need to believe that we CAN try again... and that THIS time... things WILL be different. We NEED to BELIEVE.\r\n\r\nIt\'s time we try. Just ONE more time.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2>I\'ve been there. I get it.</h2>\r\nThis is hard. It can seem completely hopeless. it can seem like a lost cause and you\'ll never get there... especially since you\'ve already tried this 5 times with no positive result. <strong>Y\'know what?</strong> Like the old saying goes... fall down 7 times... get up 8. It\'s up to us to believe... that THIS TIME... just one... last... try...\r\n\r\n<strong>This time... things CAN... and WILL... be different. </strong>\r\n\r\nThere\'s a method to the madness here. Today\'s episode will cover the following bases:\r\n<ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My run today and what I think it means for my big goals</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My “big resurgence” with STIF</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to ACTUALLY have THIS time be different. Do that by:</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acknowledging past failures, owning it, and being able to move forward</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding WHY and HOW you failed in the past</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know yourself</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting your head right</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting the goal</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developing the plan</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Executing and following through</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Figuring out what happens when you get there</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</ul>\r\n</ul>\r\nI firmly believe, as a result of having been there, that if you just BELIEVE firmly enough... this time really, truly CAN and WILL be different. Have a little faith in yourself.\r\n\r\nPlease, do reach out if you like. podcast@sothisisfitness.comfind me online:\r\n\r\nAnd find me online:\r\n\r\nwww.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\r\nwww.instagram.com/sothisisfitness\r\nwww.twitter.com/sothisisfitness\r\nwww.sothisisfitness.com\r\n\r\nFind our sponsors online, too!\r\n\r\nwww.runtruenorth.com\r\nwww.hopheadevents.com\r\nwww.foolproofbrewing.com\r\n\r\n[podcast src=\"https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5047005/height/90/width/450/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/32cd32/\" height=\"90\" width=\"450\"]','#23 - This Time WILL Be Different','','inherit','closed','closed','','874-revision-v1','','','2017-02-01 23:05:59','2017-02-02 04:05:59','',874,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/02/874-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(884,1,'2017-02-04 08:13:36','2017-02-04 13:13:36','','','','inherit','open','closed','','wordswag_1486213409357','','','2017-02-04 08:14:15','2017-02-04 13:14:15','',882,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/wordswag_1486213409357.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(885,1,'2017-02-04 08:49:27','2017-02-04 13:49:27','<h2>Being healthy does not mean deprivation.</h2>\r\nOne crucial thing I had to learn during my initial 130 lb weight loss journey... was how not to deprive myself. I had to find a way to satisfy the cravings I had while still \"eating healthy\". I loved nachos, cookies, cake, ice cream, candy bars, 7 layer dip, buffalo chicken wings... the works. Classic \"fat kid\" and \"drunk college kid\" food, right? So when my wife told me she was gonna make a low-fat buffalo chicken dip...\r\n<h3>Yes - LOW-FAT Buffalo Chicken DIP</h3>\r\nShe literally just came up with it one day. An idea turned to trial &amp; error turned to delicious reality. With the Super Bowl LITERALLY tomorrow... you may be in a position where maybe you\'re hosting a party and want to provide something relatively healthy. Maybe you\'re ATTENDING a party and... well... want to actually have something you\'re going to EAT. <strong>YOU</strong>, sir or madam, <em>are in luck.</em> <!--more-->\r\n<h2>This recipe is ridiculously easy to make.</h2>\r\nIt almost feels silly assembling a full-on recipe like this... but here it is.\r\n<h3><b>Tools:</b></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Oven</li>\r\n 	<li>Assorted cooking utensils (spoons, spatulas, etc) &amp; measuring devices(dry and liquid)</li>\r\n 	<li>Large mixing bowl</li>\r\n 	<li>Shallow oven-safe dish (casserole dish, pyrex, etc - there\'s some personal preference here, see procedure step 5)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><b>Ingredients:</b></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>16 Oz. Fat-Free Sour Cream</li>\r\n 	<li>10 oz Reduced-Fat Crumbled Bleu Cheese</li>\r\n 	<li>24 Oz. Reduced-Fat Cream Cheese (Neufatchel)</li>\r\n 	<li>1 Cup Frank\'s Red Hot (original)</li>\r\n 	<li>2 Cups Boneless, Skinless Chicken</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Procedure:</strong></h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li><strong>Bake The Chicken.</strong> (<em>Honestly, wasn\'t exactly prepared to give instructions on how to bake chicken. I tend to do it quick &amp; dirty, just throw it on a broiler pan or cookie sheet at 350 or 400 and take it out when it\'s \"done\". Yes, I realize this is SOOOO not the best way, and it might end up a little dry... but honestly... I\'m lazy. I\'m thinking, though, that maybe a \"hey I CAN cook\" basics post is in order. If that does come down the road... I\'ll edit this post to include it. For now... Sorry... I\'m sure you can hack it baking the chicken. *NOTE* - any additional fat you use baking the chicken will not factor in to this recipe. Do math.)</em></li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Shred the chicken.</strong> Honestly, this is kind of a preference thing, but the way Megan did it the first time around was shredding the chicken and I thought it was great. I\'m sure you could cube it or do whatever you want... I\'m sticking with shredded.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Mix everything (but the chicken) together in a bowl.</strong> This way you don\'t totally destroy the chicken.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Add the chicken.</strong> Try not to totally destroy it. Unless you want that. Then go for it.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Bake at 350 for 20 - 35 min.</strong> This is where the personal preference comes into play. <strong> </strong></li>\r\n</ol>','Low-Fat Buffalo Chicken Dip (recipe) - It DOES Exist!','','inherit','closed','closed','','882-revision-v1','','','2017-02-04 08:49:27','2017-02-04 13:49:27','',882,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/02/882-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(886,1,'2017-02-04 15:19:14','2017-02-04 20:19:14','','','','inherit','open','closed','','low-fat-buffalo-dip-vert-nutrition-label','','','2017-02-04 15:21:57','2017-02-04 20:21:57','',882,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/low-fat-buffalo-dip-vert-nutrition-label.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(887,1,'2017-02-04 15:19:18','2017-02-04 20:19:18','','','','inherit','open','closed','','low-fat-buffalo-dip-horiz-nutrition-label','','','2017-02-04 15:20:05','2017-02-04 20:20:05','',882,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/low-fat-buffalo-dip-horiz-nutrition-label.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(888,1,'2017-02-04 15:20:35','2017-02-04 20:20:35','<h2>Being healthy does not mean deprivation.</h2>\r\nOne crucial thing I had to learn during my initial 130 lb weight loss journey... was how not to deprive myself. I had to find a way to satisfy the cravings I had while still \"eating healthy\". I loved nachos, cookies, cake, ice cream, candy bars, 7 layer dip, buffalo chicken wings... the works. Classic \"fat kid\" and \"drunk college kid\" food, right? So when my wife told me she was gonna make a low-fat buffalo chicken dip...\r\n<h3>Yes - LOW-FAT Buffalo Chicken DIP</h3>\r\nShe literally just came up with it one day. An idea turned to trial &amp; error turned to delicious reality. With the Super Bowl LITERALLY tomorrow... you may be in a position where maybe you\'re hosting a party and want to provide something relatively healthy. Maybe you\'re ATTENDING a party and... well... want to actually have something you\'re going to EAT. <strong>YOU</strong>, sir or madam, <em>are in luck.</em> <!--more-->\r\n<h2>This recipe is ridiculously easy to make.</h2>\r\nIt almost feels silly assembling a full-on recipe like this... but here it is.\r\n<h3><b>Tools:</b></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Oven</li>\r\n 	<li>Assorted cooking utensils (spoons, spatulas, etc) &amp; measuring devices(dry and liquid)</li>\r\n 	<li>Large mixing bowl</li>\r\n 	<li>Shallow oven-safe dish (casserole dish, pyrex, etc - there\'s some personal preference here, see procedure step 5)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><b>Ingredients:</b></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>16 Oz. Fat-Free Sour Cream</li>\r\n 	<li>10 oz Reduced-Fat Crumbled Bleu Cheese</li>\r\n 	<li>24 Oz. Reduced-Fat Cream Cheese (Neufatchel)</li>\r\n 	<li>1 Cup Frank\'s Red Hot (original)</li>\r\n 	<li>2 Cups Boneless, Skinless Chicken</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Procedure:</strong></h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li><strong>Bake The Chicken.</strong> (<em>Honestly, wasn\'t exactly prepared to give instructions on how to bake chicken. I tend to do it quick &amp; dirty, just throw it on a broiler pan or cookie sheet at 350 or 400 and take it out when it\'s \"done\". Yes, I realize this is SOOOO not the best way, and it might end up a little dry... but honestly... I\'m lazy. I\'m thinking, though, that maybe a \"hey I CAN cook\" basics post is in order. If that does come down the road... I\'ll edit this post to include it. For now... Sorry... I\'m sure you can hack it baking the chicken. *NOTE* - any additional fat you use baking the chicken will not factor in to this recipe. Do math.)</em></li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Shred the chicken.</strong> Honestly, this is kind of a preference thing, but the way Megan did it the first time around was shredding the chicken and I thought it was great. I\'m sure you could cube it or do whatever you want... I\'m sticking with shredded.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Mix everything (but the chicken) together in a bowl.</strong> This way you don\'t totally destroy the chicken.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Add the chicken.</strong> Try not to totally destroy it. Unless you want that. Then go for it.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Bake at 350 for 20 - 35 min.</strong> This is where the personal preference comes into play. Depending on the size and depth of the dish you choose to bake in, the cook time will vary. Several shallower, smaller dishes may result in shorter cook times whereas a larger, deeper dish may take longer. Use your best judgement and check it to make sure it\'s REALLY done.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Enjoy! </strong>I don\'t think I need to tell you... let it cool off a minute. Unless you like eating molten-hot lava... then go for it.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<h3>Nutrition Facts:</h3>\r\nIf you follow the recipe above, you\'ll end up with the below nutrition facts:\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-887\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/low-fat-buffalo-dip-horiz-nutrition-label-300x63.png\" alt=\"low fat buffalo chicken dip horiz nutrition label\" width=\"600\" height=\"126\" />\r\n<h3>Hot Tips:</h3>\r\nThis recipe is going to produce a medium level of spiciness, though some may consider it mild. If you like it spicy, go ahead and dump in more Red Hot. Or add something a little more intense. Want more protein in there? Dump in some more chicken! You can tweak this around to suit you, but as long as you\'re mostly following that recipe up top... it\'s going to have the right taste and consistency. I strongly recommend you choose your dipping implement carefully. Find a nice whole wheat tortilla chip, or celery, or some other veggie. Make good choices.','Low-Fat Buffalo Chicken Dip (recipe) - It DOES Exist!','','inherit','closed','closed','','882-revision-v1','','','2017-02-04 15:20:35','2017-02-04 20:20:35','',882,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/02/882-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(889,1,'2017-02-04 15:21:05','2017-02-04 20:21:05','<h2>Being healthy does not mean deprivation.</h2>\r\nOne crucial thing I had to learn during my initial 130 lb weight loss journey... was how not to deprive myself. I had to find a way to satisfy the cravings I had while still \"eating healthy\". I loved nachos, cookies, cake, ice cream, candy bars, 7 layer dip, buffalo chicken wings... the works. Classic \"fat kid\" and \"drunk college kid\" food, right? So when my wife told me she was gonna make a low-fat buffalo chicken dip...\r\n<h3>Yes - LOW-FAT Buffalo Chicken DIP</h3>\r\nShe literally just came up with it one day. An idea turned to trial &amp; error turned to delicious reality. With the Super Bowl LITERALLY tomorrow... you may be in a position where maybe you\'re hosting a party and want to provide something relatively healthy. Maybe you\'re ATTENDING a party and... well... want to actually have something you\'re going to EAT. <strong>YOU</strong>, sir or madam, <em>are in luck.</em> <!--more-->\r\n<h2>This recipe is ridiculously easy to make.</h2>\r\nIt almost feels silly assembling a full-on recipe like this... but here it is.\r\n<h3><b>Tools:</b></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Oven</li>\r\n 	<li>Assorted cooking utensils (spoons, spatulas, etc) &amp; measuring devices(dry and liquid)</li>\r\n 	<li>Large mixing bowl</li>\r\n 	<li>Shallow oven-safe dish (casserole dish, pyrex, etc - there\'s some personal preference here, see procedure step 5)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><b>Ingredients:</b></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>16 Oz. Fat-Free Sour Cream</li>\r\n 	<li>10 oz Reduced-Fat Crumbled Bleu Cheese</li>\r\n 	<li>24 Oz. Reduced-Fat Cream Cheese (Neufatchel)</li>\r\n 	<li>1 Cup Frank\'s Red Hot (original)</li>\r\n 	<li>2 Cups Boneless, Skinless Chicken</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Procedure:</strong></h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li><strong>Bake The Chicken.</strong> (<em>Honestly, wasn\'t exactly prepared to give instructions on how to bake chicken. I tend to do it quick &amp; dirty, just throw it on a broiler pan or cookie sheet at 350 or 400 and take it out when it\'s \"done\". Yes, I realize this is SOOOO not the best way, and it might end up a little dry... but honestly... I\'m lazy. I\'m thinking, though, that maybe a \"hey I CAN cook\" basics post is in order. If that does come down the road... I\'ll edit this post to include it. For now... Sorry... I\'m sure you can hack it baking the chicken. *NOTE* - any additional fat you use baking the chicken will not factor in to this recipe. Do math.)</em></li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Shred the chicken.</strong> Honestly, this is kind of a preference thing, but the way Megan did it the first time around was shredding the chicken and I thought it was great. I\'m sure you could cube it or do whatever you want... I\'m sticking with shredded.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Mix everything (but the chicken) together in a bowl.</strong> This way you don\'t totally destroy the chicken.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Add the chicken.</strong> Try not to totally destroy it. Unless you want that. Then go for it.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Bake at 350 for 20 - 35 min.</strong> This is where the personal preference comes into play. Depending on the size and depth of the dish you choose to bake in, the cook time will vary. Several shallower, smaller dishes may result in shorter cook times whereas a larger, deeper dish may take longer. Use your best judgement and check it to make sure it\'s REALLY done.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Enjoy! </strong>I don\'t think I need to tell you... let it cool off a minute. Unless you like eating molten-hot lava... then go for it.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<h3>Nutrition Facts:</h3>\r\nIf you follow the recipe above, you\'ll end up with the below nutrition facts:\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-887\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/low-fat-buffalo-dip-horiz-nutrition-label-300x63.png\" alt=\"low fat buffalo chicken dip horiz nutrition label\" width=\"650\" height=\"136\" />\r\n<h3>Hot Tips:</h3>\r\nThis recipe is going to produce a medium level of spiciness, though some may consider it mild. If you like it spicy, go ahead and dump in more Red Hot. Or add something a little more intense. Want more protein in there? Dump in some more chicken! You can tweak this around to suit you, but as long as you\'re mostly following that recipe up top... it\'s going to have the right taste and consistency. I strongly recommend you choose your dipping implement carefully. Find a nice whole wheat tortilla chip, or celery, or some other veggie. Make good choices.','Low-Fat Buffalo Chicken Dip (recipe) - It DOES Exist!','','inherit','closed','closed','','882-revision-v1','','','2017-02-04 15:21:05','2017-02-04 20:21:05','',882,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/02/882-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(890,1,'2017-02-04 15:22:31','2017-02-04 20:22:31','<h2>Being healthy does not mean deprivation.</h2>\r\nOne crucial thing I had to learn during my initial 130 lb weight loss journey... was how not to deprive myself. I had to find a way to satisfy the cravings I had while still \"eating healthy\". I loved nachos, cookies, cake, ice cream, candy bars, 7 layer dip, buffalo chicken wings... the works. Classic \"fat kid\" and \"drunk college kid\" food, right? So when my wife told me she was gonna make a low-fat buffalo chicken dip...\r\n<h3>Yes - LOW-FAT Buffalo Chicken DIP</h3>\r\nShe literally just came up with it one day. An idea turned to trial &amp; error turned to delicious reality. With the Super Bowl LITERALLY tomorrow... you may be in a position where maybe you\'re hosting a party and want to provide something relatively healthy. Maybe you\'re ATTENDING a party and... well... want to actually have something you\'re going to EAT. <strong>YOU</strong>, sir or madam, <em>are in luck.</em> <!--more-->\r\n<h2>This recipe is ridiculously easy to make.</h2>\r\nIt almost feels silly assembling a full-on recipe like this... but here it is.\r\n<h3><b>Tools:</b></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Oven</li>\r\n 	<li>Assorted cooking utensils (spoons, spatulas, etc) &amp; measuring devices(dry and liquid)</li>\r\n 	<li>Large mixing bowl</li>\r\n 	<li>Shallow oven-safe dish (casserole dish, pyrex, etc - there\'s some personal preference here, see procedure step 5)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><b>Ingredients:</b></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>16 Oz. Fat-Free Sour Cream</li>\r\n 	<li>10 oz Reduced-Fat Crumbled Bleu Cheese</li>\r\n 	<li>24 Oz. Reduced-Fat Cream Cheese (Neufatchel)</li>\r\n 	<li>1 Cup Frank\'s Red Hot (original)</li>\r\n 	<li>2 Cups Boneless, Skinless Chicken</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Procedure:</strong></h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li><strong>Bake The Chicken.</strong> (<em>Honestly, wasn\'t exactly prepared to give instructions on how to bake chicken. I tend to do it quick &amp; dirty, just throw it on a broiler pan or cookie sheet at 350 or 400 and take it out when it\'s \"done\". Yes, I realize this is SOOOO not the best way, and it might end up a little dry... but honestly... I\'m lazy. I\'m thinking, though, that maybe a \"hey I CAN cook\" basics post is in order. If that does come down the road... I\'ll edit this post to include it. For now... Sorry... I\'m sure you can hack it baking the chicken. *NOTE* - any additional fat you use baking the chicken will not factor in to this recipe. Do math.)</em></li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Shred the chicken.</strong> Honestly, this is kind of a preference thing, but the way Megan did it the first time around was shredding the chicken and I thought it was great. I\'m sure you could cube it or do whatever you want... I\'m sticking with shredded.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Mix everything (but the chicken) together in a bowl.</strong> This way you don\'t totally destroy the chicken.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Add the chicken.</strong> Try not to totally destroy it. Unless you want that. Then go for it.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Bake at 350 for 20 - 35 min.</strong> This is where the personal preference comes into play. Depending on the size and depth of the dish you choose to bake in, the cook time will vary. Several shallower, smaller dishes may result in shorter cook times whereas a larger, deeper dish may take longer. Use your best judgement and check it to make sure it\'s REALLY done.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Enjoy! </strong>I don\'t think I need to tell you... let it cool off a minute. Unless you like eating molten-hot lava... then go for it.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<h3>Nutrition Facts:</h3>\r\nIf you follow the recipe above, you\'ll end up with the below nutrition facts:\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-886\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/low-fat-buffalo-dip-vert-nutrition-label-555x1024.png\" alt=\"low fat buffalo chicken dip vert nutrition label\" width=\"400\" height=\"738\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Hot Tips:</h3>\r\nThis recipe is going to produce a medium level of spiciness, though some may consider it mild. If you like it spicy, go ahead and dump in more Red Hot. Or add something a little more intense. Want more protein in there? Dump in some more chicken! You can tweak this around to suit you, but as long as you\'re mostly following that recipe up top... it\'s going to have the right taste and consistency. I strongly recommend you choose your dipping implement carefully. Find a nice whole wheat tortilla chip, or celery, or some other veggie. Make good choices.','Low-Fat Buffalo Chicken Dip (recipe) - It DOES Exist!','','inherit','closed','closed','','882-revision-v1','','','2017-02-04 15:22:31','2017-02-04 20:22:31','',882,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/02/882-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(891,1,'2017-02-04 15:23:48','2017-02-04 20:23:48','<h2>Being healthy does not mean deprivation.</h2>\r\nOne crucial thing I had to learn during my initial 130 lb weight loss journey... was how not to deprive myself. I had to find a way to satisfy the cravings I had while still \"eating healthy\". I loved nachos, cookies, cake, ice cream, candy bars, 7 layer dip, buffalo chicken wings... the works. Classic \"fat kid\" and \"drunk college kid\" food, right? So when my wife told me she was gonna make a low-fat buffalo chicken dip...\r\n<h3>Yes - LOW-FAT Buffalo Chicken DIP</h3>\r\nShe literally just came up with it one day. An idea turned to trial &amp; error turned to delicious reality. With the Super Bowl LITERALLY tomorrow... you may be in a position where maybe you\'re hosting a party and want to provide something relatively healthy. Maybe you\'re ATTENDING a party and... well... want to actually have something you\'re going to EAT. <strong>YOU</strong>, sir or madam, <em>are in luck.</em> <!--more-->\r\n<h2>This recipe is ridiculously easy to make.</h2>\r\nIt almost feels silly assembling a full-on recipe like this... but here it is.\r\n<h3><b>Tools:</b></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Oven</li>\r\n 	<li>Assorted cooking utensils (spoons, spatulas, etc) &amp; measuring devices(dry and liquid)</li>\r\n 	<li>Large mixing bowl</li>\r\n 	<li>Shallow oven-safe dish (casserole dish, pyrex, etc - there\'s some personal preference here, see procedure step 5)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><b>Ingredients:</b></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>16 Oz. Fat-Free Sour Cream</li>\r\n 	<li>10 oz Reduced-Fat Crumbled Bleu Cheese</li>\r\n 	<li>24 Oz. Reduced-Fat Cream Cheese (Neufatchel)</li>\r\n 	<li>1 Cup Frank\'s Red Hot (original)</li>\r\n 	<li>2 Cups Boneless, Skinless Chicken</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Procedure:</strong></h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li><strong>Bake The Chicken.</strong> (<em>Honestly, wasn\'t exactly prepared to give instructions on how to bake chicken. I tend to do it quick &amp; dirty, just throw it on a broiler pan or cookie sheet at 350 or 400 and take it out when it\'s \"done\". Yes, I realize this is SOOOO not the best way, and it might end up a little dry... but honestly... I\'m lazy. I\'m thinking, though, that maybe a \"hey I CAN cook\" basics post is in order. If that does come down the road... I\'ll edit this post to include it. For now... Sorry... I\'m sure you can hack it baking the chicken. *NOTE* - any additional fat you use baking the chicken will not factor in to this recipe. Do math.)</em></li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Shred the chicken.</strong> Honestly, this is kind of a preference thing, but the way Megan did it the first time around was shredding the chicken and I thought it was great. I\'m sure you could cube it or do whatever you want... I\'m sticking with shredded.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Mix everything (but the chicken) together in a bowl.</strong> This way you don\'t totally destroy the chicken.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Add the chicken.</strong> Try not to totally destroy it. Unless you want that. Then go for it.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Bake at 350 for 20 - 35 min.</strong> This is where the personal preference comes into play. Depending on the size and depth of the dish you choose to bake in, the cook time will vary. Several shallower, smaller dishes may result in shorter cook times whereas a larger, deeper dish may take longer. Use your best judgement and check it to make sure it\'s REALLY done.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Enjoy! </strong>I don\'t think I need to tell you... let it cool off a minute. Unless you like eating molten-hot lava... then go for it.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<h3>Nutrition Facts:</h3>\r\nIf you follow the recipe above, you\'ll end up with the below nutrition facts:\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-886\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/low-fat-buffalo-dip-vert-nutrition-label-555x1024.png\" alt=\"low fat buffalo chicken dip vert nutrition label\" width=\"200\" height=\"369\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Hot Tips:</h3>\r\nThis recipe is going to produce a medium level of spiciness, though some may consider it mild. If you like it spicy, go ahead and dump in more Red Hot. Or add something a little more intense. Want more protein in there? Dump in some more chicken! You can tweak this around to suit you, but as long as you\'re mostly following that recipe up top... it\'s going to have the right taste and consistency. I strongly recommend you choose your dipping implement carefully. Find a nice whole wheat tortilla chip, or celery, or some other veggie. Make good choices.','Low-Fat Buffalo Chicken Dip (recipe) - It DOES Exist!','','inherit','closed','closed','','882-revision-v1','','','2017-02-04 15:23:48','2017-02-04 20:23:48','',882,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/02/882-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(892,1,'2017-02-04 15:27:10','2017-02-04 20:27:10','<h2>Being healthy does not mean deprivation.</h2>\r\nOne crucial thing I had to learn during my initial 130 lb weight loss journey... was how not to deprive myself. I had to find a way to satisfy the cravings I had while still \"eating healthy\". I loved nachos, cookies, cake, ice cream, candy bars, 7 layer dip, buffalo chicken wings... the works. Classic \"fat kid\" and \"drunk college kid\" food, right? So when my wife told me she was gonna make a low-fat buffalo chicken dip...\r\n<h3>Yes - LOW-FAT Buffalo Chicken DIP</h3>\r\nShe literally just came up with it one day. An idea turned to trial &amp; error turned to delicious reality. With the Super Bowl LITERALLY tomorrow... you may be in a position where maybe you\'re hosting a party and want to provide something relatively healthy. Maybe you\'re ATTENDING a party and... well... want to actually have something you\'re going to EAT. <strong>YOU</strong>, sir or madam, <em>are in luck.</em> <!--more-->\r\n<h2>This recipe is ridiculously easy to make.</h2>\r\nIt almost feels silly assembling a full-on recipe like this... but here it is.\r\n<h3><b>Tools:</b></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Oven</li>\r\n 	<li>Assorted cooking utensils (spoons, spatulas, etc) &amp; measuring devices(dry and liquid)</li>\r\n 	<li>Large mixing bowl</li>\r\n 	<li>Shallow oven-safe dish (casserole dish, pyrex, etc - there\'s some personal preference here, see procedure step 5)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><b>Ingredients:</b></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>16 Oz. Fat-Free Sour Cream</li>\r\n 	<li>10 oz Reduced-Fat Crumbled Bleu Cheese</li>\r\n 	<li>24 Oz. Reduced-Fat Cream Cheese (Neufatchel)</li>\r\n 	<li>1 Cup Frank\'s Red Hot (original)</li>\r\n 	<li>2 Cups Boneless, Skinless Chicken</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Procedure:</strong></h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li><strong>Bake The Chicken.</strong> (<em>Honestly, wasn\'t exactly prepared to give instructions on how to bake chicken. I tend to do it quick &amp; dirty, just throw it on a broiler pan or cookie sheet at 350 or 400 and take it out when it\'s \"done\". Yes, I realize this is SOOOO not the best way, and it might end up a little dry... but honestly... I\'m lazy. I\'m thinking, though, that maybe a \"hey I CAN cook\" basics post is in order. If that does come down the road... I\'ll edit this post to include it. For now... Sorry... I\'m sure you can hack it baking the chicken. *NOTE* - any additional fat you use baking the chicken will not factor in to this recipe. Do math.)</em></li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Shred the chicken.</strong> Honestly, this is kind of a preference thing, but the way Megan did it the first time around was shredding the chicken and I thought it was great. I\'m sure you could cube it or do whatever you want... I\'m sticking with shredded.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Mix everything (but the chicken) together in a bowl.</strong> This way you don\'t totally destroy the chicken.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Add the chicken.</strong> Try not to totally destroy it. Unless you want that. Then go for it.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Bake at 350 for 20 - 35 min.</strong> This is where the personal preference comes into play. Depending on the size and depth of the dish you choose to bake in, the cook time will vary. Several shallower, smaller dishes may result in shorter cook times whereas a larger, deeper dish may take longer. Use your best judgement and check it to make sure it\'s REALLY done.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Enjoy! </strong>I don\'t think I need to tell you... let it cool off a minute. Unless you like eating molten-hot lava... then go for it.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<h3><strong>Nutrition Facts:</strong></h3>\r\nIf you follow the recipe above, based on a 4 oz (half-cup) serving, you\'ll end up with the below nutrition facts:\r\n<h3><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-886\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/low-fat-buffalo-dip-vert-nutrition-label-555x1024.png\" alt=\"low fat buffalo chicken dip vert nutrition label\" width=\"200\" height=\"369\" /><strong>Hot Tips:</strong></h3>\r\nThis recipe is going to produce a medium level of spiciness, though some may consider it mild. If you like it spicy, go ahead and dump in more Red Hot. Or add something a little more intense. Want more protein in there? Dump in some more chicken! You can tweak this around to suit you, but as long as you\'re mostly following that recipe up top... it\'s going to have the right taste and consistency. I strongly recommend you choose your dipping implement carefully. Find a nice whole wheat tortilla chip, or celery, or some other veggie. Make good choices.\r\n\r\nAgain, the serving size IS 4 oz (half-cup), but it\'s only 120 calories and 2.5g fat, so even if you have 2 or *gasp* 3 servings... you\'re still not going to become a whale. Just make good choices on the dipping implement and we\'re set. ENJOY!\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Did you make this dish? Leave us a comment to let us know how awesome it was! Questions? Concerns? Reach out!</strong></em>','Low-Fat Buffalo Chicken Dip (recipe) - It DOES Exist!','','inherit','closed','closed','','882-revision-v1','','','2017-02-04 15:27:10','2017-02-04 20:27:10','',882,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/02/882-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(893,1,'2017-02-04 15:38:02','2017-02-04 20:38:02','','','','inherit','open','closed','','img_20170129_181350','','','2017-02-04 15:38:32','2017-02-04 20:38:32','',882,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_20170129_181350.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(894,1,'2017-02-04 15:39:53','2017-02-04 20:39:53','','','','inherit','open','closed','','img_20170129_185134','','','2017-02-04 15:58:11','2017-02-04 20:58:11','',882,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_20170129_185134.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(900,1,'2017-02-04 15:43:23','2017-02-04 20:43:23','','IMG_20170129_183359','','inherit','open','closed','','img_20170129_183359','','','2017-02-04 15:43:23','2017-02-04 20:43:23','',882,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_20170129_183359.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(895,1,'2017-02-04 15:41:35','2017-02-04 20:41:35','<h2>Being healthy does not mean deprivation.</h2>\r\nOne crucial thing I had to learn during my initial 130 lb weight loss journey... was how not to deprive myself. I had to find a way to satisfy the cravings I had while still \"eating healthy\". I loved nachos, cookies, cake, ice cream, candy bars, 7 layer dip, buffalo chicken wings... the works. Classic \"fat kid\" and \"drunk college kid\" food, right? So when my wife told me she was gonna make a low-fat buffalo chicken dip...\r\n<h3>Yes - LOW-FAT Buffalo Chicken DIP</h3>\r\nShe literally just came up with it one day. An idea turned to trial &amp; error turned to delicious reality. With the Super Bowl LITERALLY tomorrow... you may be in a position where maybe you\'re hosting a party and want to provide something relatively healthy. Maybe you\'re ATTENDING a party and... well... want to actually have something you\'re going to EAT. <strong>YOU</strong>, sir or madam, <em>are in luck.</em> <!--more-->\r\n<h2>This recipe is ridiculously easy to make.</h2>\r\nIt almost feels silly assembling a full-on recipe like this... but here it is.\r\n<h3><b>Tools:</b></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Oven</li>\r\n 	<li>Assorted cooking utensils (spoons, spatulas, etc) &amp; measuring devices(dry and liquid)</li>\r\n 	<li>Large mixing bowl</li>\r\n 	<li>Shallow oven-safe dish (casserole dish, pyrex, etc - there\'s some personal preference here, see procedure step 5)</li>\r\n 	<li>Electric Hand-Mixer</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><b>Ingredients:</b></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>16 Oz. Fat-Free Sour Cream</li>\r\n 	<li>10 oz Reduced-Fat Crumbled Bleu Cheese</li>\r\n 	<li>24 Oz. Reduced-Fat Cream Cheese (Neufatchel)</li>\r\n 	<li>1 Cup Frank\'s Red Hot (original)</li>\r\n 	<li>2 Cups Boneless, Skinless Chicken</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Procedure:</strong></h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li><strong><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-893\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_20170129_181350-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"mixing the buffalo chicken dip\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />Bake The Chicken.</strong> (<em>Honestly, wasn\'t exactly prepared to give instructions on how to bake chicken. I tend to do it quick &amp; dirty, just throw it on a broiler pan or cookie sheet at 350 or 400 and take it out when it\'s \"done\". Yes, I realize this is SOOOO not the best way, and it might end up a little dry... but honestly... I\'m lazy. I\'m thinking, though, that maybe a \"hey I CAN cook\" basics post is in order. If that does come down the road... I\'ll edit this post to include it. For now... Sorry... I\'m sure you can hack it baking the chicken. *NOTE* - any additional fat you use baking the chicken will not factor in to this recipe. Do math.)</em></li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Shred the chicken.</strong> Honestly, this is kind of a preference thing, but the way Megan did it the first time around was shredding the chicken and I thought it was great. I\'m sure you could cube it or do whatever you want... I\'m sticking with shredded.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Mix everything (but the chicken) together in a bowl.</strong> This way you don\'t totally destroy the chicken. Use that electric hand mixer.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Add the chicken.</strong> Try not to totally destroy it. Unless you want that. Then go for it. You might want to use a spatula or spoon or something for this part. Unless you shredded the chicken... then the hand mixer will work just fine.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Bake at 350 for 20 - 35 min.</strong> This is where the personal preference comes into play. Depending on the size and depth of the dish you choose to bake in, the cook time will vary. Several shallower, smaller dishes may result in shorter cook times whereas a larger, deeper dish may take longer. Use your best judgement and check it to make sure it\'s REALLY done.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Enjoy! </strong>I don\'t think I need to tell you... let it cool off a minute. Unless you like eating molten-hot lava... then go for it.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<h3><strong>Nutrition Facts:</strong></h3>\r\nIf you follow the recipe above, based on a 4 oz (half-cup) serving, you\'ll end up with the below nutrition facts:\r\n<h3><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-886\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/low-fat-buffalo-dip-vert-nutrition-label-555x1024.png\" alt=\"low fat buffalo chicken dip vert nutrition label\" width=\"200\" height=\"369\" /><strong>Hot Tips:</strong></h3>\r\nThis recipe is going to produce a medium level of spiciness, though some may consider it mild. If you like it spicy, go ahead and dump in more Red Hot. Or add something a little more intense. Want more protein in there? Dump in some more chicken! You can tweak this around to suit you, but as long as you\'re mostly following that recipe up top... it\'s going to have the right taste and consistency. I strongly recommend you choose your dipping implement carefully. Find a nice whole wheat tortilla chip, or celery, or some other veggie. Make good choices.\r\n\r\nAgain, the serving size IS 4 oz (half-cup), but it\'s only 120 calories and 2.5g fat, so even if you have 2 or *gasp* 3 servings... you\'re still not going to become a whale. Just make good choices on the dipping implement and we\'re set. ENJOY!\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Did you make this dish? Leave us a comment to let us know how awesome it was! Questions? Concerns? 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I had to find a way to satisfy the cravings I had while still \"eating healthy\". I loved nachos, cookies, cake, ice cream, candy bars, 7 layer dip, buffalo chicken wings... the works. Classic \"fat kid\" and \"drunk college kid\" food, right? So when my wife told me she was gonna make a low-fat buffalo chicken dip...\r\n<h3>Yes - LOW-FAT Buffalo Chicken DIP</h3>\r\nShe literally just came up with it one day. An idea turned to trial &amp; error turned to delicious reality. With the Super Bowl LITERALLY tomorrow... you may be in a position where maybe you\'re hosting a party and want to provide something relatively healthy. Maybe you\'re ATTENDING a party and... well... want to actually have something you\'re going to EAT. <strong>YOU</strong>, sir or madam, <em>are in luck.</em> <!--more-->\r\n<h2>This recipe is ridiculously easy to make.</h2>\r\nIt almost feels silly assembling a full-on recipe like this... but here it is.\r\n<h3><b>Tools:</b></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Oven</li>\r\n 	<li>Assorted cooking utensils (spoons, spatulas, etc) &amp; measuring devices(dry and liquid)</li>\r\n 	<li>Large mixing bowl</li>\r\n 	<li>Shallow oven-safe dish (casserole dish, pyrex, etc - there\'s some personal preference here, see procedure step 5)</li>\r\n 	<li>Electric Hand-Mixer</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><b>Ingredients:</b></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>16 Oz. Fat-Free Sour Cream</li>\r\n 	<li>10 oz Reduced-Fat Crumbled Bleu Cheese</li>\r\n 	<li>24 Oz. Fat-Free Cream Cheese</li>\r\n 	<li>1 Cup Frank\'s Red Hot (original)</li>\r\n 	<li>2 Cups Boneless, Skinless Chicken</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Procedure:</strong></h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li><strong><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-893\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_20170129_181350-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"mixing the buffalo chicken dip\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />Bake The Chicken.</strong> (<em>Honestly, wasn\'t exactly prepared to give instructions on how to bake chicken. I tend to do it quick &amp; dirty, just throw it on a broiler pan or cookie sheet at 350 or 400 and take it out when it\'s \"done\". Yes, I realize this is SOOOO not the best way, and it might end up a little dry... but honestly... I\'m lazy. I\'m thinking, though, that maybe a \"hey I CAN cook\" basics post is in order. If that does come down the road... I\'ll edit this post to include it. For now... Sorry... I\'m sure you can hack it baking the chicken. *NOTE* - any additional fat you use baking the chicken will not factor in to this recipe. Do math.)</em></li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Shred the chicken.</strong> Honestly, this is kind of a preference thing, but the way Megan did it the first time around was shredding the chicken and I thought it was great. I\'m sure you could cube it or do whatever you want... I\'m sticking with shredded.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Mix everything (but the chicken) together in a bowl.</strong> This way you don\'t totally destroy the chicken. Use that electric hand mixer.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Add the chicken.</strong> Try not to totally destroy it. Unless you want that. Then go for it. You might want to use a spatula or spoon or something for this part. Unless you shredded the chicken... then the hand mixer will work just fine.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Bake at 350 for 20 - 35 min.</strong> This is where the personal preference comes into play. Depending on the size and depth of the dish you choose to bake in, the cook time will vary. Several shallower, smaller dishes may result in shorter cook times whereas a larger, deeper dish may take longer. Use your best judgement and check it to make sure it\'s REALLY done.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Enjoy your low-fat buffalo chicken dip! </strong>I don\'t think I need to tell you... let it cool off a minute. Unless you like eating molten-hot lava... then go for it.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<h3><strong>Nutrition Facts:</strong></h3>\r\nIf you follow the recipe above, based on a 4 oz (half-cup) serving, you\'ll end up with the below nutrition facts:\r\n<h3><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-886\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/low-fat-buffalo-dip-vert-nutrition-label-555x1024.png\" alt=\"low fat buffalo chicken dip vert nutrition label\" width=\"200\" height=\"369\" /><strong>Hot Tips:</strong></h3>\r\nThis recipe for low-fat buffalo chicken dip is going to produce a medium level of spiciness, though some may consider it mild. If you like it spicy, go ahead and dump in more Red Hot. Or add something a little more intense. Want more protein in there? Dump in some more chicken! You can tweak this around to suit you, but as long as you\'re mostly following that recipe up top... it\'s going to have the right taste and consistency. I strongly recommend you choose your dipping implement carefully. Find a nice whole wheat tortilla chip, or celery, or some other veggie. Make good choices.\r\n\r\nAgain, the serving size IS 4 oz (half-cup), but it\'s only 120 calories and 2.5g fat, so even if you have 2 or *gasp* 3 servings... you\'re still not going to become a whale. Just make good choices on the dipping implement and we\'re set. ENJOY!\r\n<h4><em><strong>Did you make this dish? Leave us a comment to let us know how awesome it was! Questions? Concerns? Reach out! Find more at <a href=\"http://www.SoTHISIsFitness.com/recipe\">www.SoTHISIsFitness.com/recipe</a></strong></em></h4>','Low-Fat Buffalo Chicken Dip (recipe) - It DOES Exist!','','inherit','closed','closed','','882-revision-v1','','','2017-02-04 15:48:03','2017-02-04 20:48:03','',882,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/02/882-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(910,1,'2017-02-04 15:47:23','2017-02-04 20:47:23','','IMG_20170116_064621','','inherit','open','closed','','img_20170116_064621','','','2017-02-04 15:47:23','2017-02-04 20:47:23','',882,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_20170116_064621.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(913,1,'2017-02-04 15:58:19','2017-02-04 20:58:19','<h2>Being healthy does not mean deprivation.</h2>\r\nOne crucial thing I had to learn during my initial 130 lb weight loss journey... was how not to deprive myself. I had to find a way to satisfy the cravings I had while still \"eating healthy\". I loved nachos, cookies, cake, ice cream, candy bars, 7 layer dip, buffalo chicken wings... the works. Classic \"fat kid\" and \"drunk college kid\" food, right? So when my wife told me she was gonna make a low-fat buffalo chicken dip...\r\n<h3>Yes - LOW-FAT Buffalo Chicken DIP</h3>\r\nShe literally just came up with it one day. An idea turned to trial &amp; error turned to delicious reality. With the Super Bowl LITERALLY tomorrow... you may be in a position where maybe you\'re hosting a party and want to provide something relatively healthy. Maybe you\'re ATTENDING a party and... well... want to actually have something you\'re going to EAT. <strong>YOU</strong>, sir or madam, <em>are in luck.</em> <!--more-->\r\n<h2>This recipe is ridiculously easy to make.</h2>\r\nIt almost feels silly assembling a full-on recipe like this... but here it is.\r\n<h3><b>Tools:</b></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Oven</li>\r\n 	<li>Assorted cooking utensils (spoons, spatulas, etc) &amp; measuring devices(dry and liquid)</li>\r\n 	<li>Large mixing bowl</li>\r\n 	<li>Shallow oven-safe dish (casserole dish, pyrex, etc - there\'s some personal preference here, see procedure step 5)</li>\r\n 	<li>Electric Hand-Mixer</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><b>Ingredients:</b></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>16 Oz. Fat-Free Sour Cream</li>\r\n 	<li>10 oz Reduced-Fat Crumbled Bleu Cheese</li>\r\n 	<li>24 Oz. Fat-Free Cream Cheese</li>\r\n 	<li>1 Cup Frank\'s Red Hot (original)</li>\r\n 	<li>2 Cups Boneless, Skinless Chicken</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Procedure:</strong></h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li><strong><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-893\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_20170129_181350-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"mixing the buffalo chicken dip\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />Bake The Chicken.</strong> (<em>Honestly, wasn\'t exactly prepared to give instructions on how to bake chicken. I tend to do it quick &amp; dirty, just throw it on a broiler pan or cookie sheet at 350 or 400 and take it out when it\'s \"done\". Yes, I realize this is SOOOO not the best way, and it might end up a little dry... but honestly... I\'m lazy. I\'m thinking, though, that maybe a \"hey I CAN cook\" basics post is in order. If that does come down the road... I\'ll edit this post to include it. For now... Sorry... I\'m sure you can hack it baking the chicken. *NOTE* - any additional fat you use baking the chicken will not factor in to this recipe. Do math.)</em></li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Shred the chicken.</strong> Honestly, this is kind of a preference thing, but the way Megan did it the first time around was shredding the chicken and I thought it was great. I\'m sure you could cube it or do whatever you want... I\'m sticking with shredded.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Mix everything (but the chicken) together in a bowl.</strong> This way you don\'t totally destroy the chicken. Use that electric hand mixer.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Add the chicken.</strong> Try not to totally destroy it. Unless you want that. Then go for it. You might want to use a spatula or spoon or something for this part. Unless you shredded the chicken... then the hand mixer will work just fine.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Bake at 350 for 20 - 35 min.</strong> This is where the personal preference comes into play. Depending on the size and depth of the dish you choose to bake in, the cook time will vary. Several shallower, smaller dishes may result in shorter cook times whereas a larger, deeper dish may take longer. Use your best judgement and check it to make sure it\'s REALLY done.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Enjoy your low-fat buffalo chicken dip! </strong>I don\'t think I need to tell you... let it cool off a minute. Unless you like eating molten-hot lava... then go for it.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<h3><strong>Nutrition Facts:</strong></h3>\r\nIf you follow the recipe above, based on a 4 oz (half-cup) serving, you\'ll end up with the below nutrition facts:\r\n<h3><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-886\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/low-fat-buffalo-dip-vert-nutrition-label-555x1024.png\" alt=\"low fat buffalo chicken dip vert nutrition label\" width=\"200\" height=\"369\" /><strong>Hot Tips:</strong></h3>\r\nThis recipe for low-fat buffalo chicken dip is going to produce a medium level of spiciness, though some may consider it mild. If you like it spicy, go ahead and dump in more Red Hot. Or add something a little more intense. Want more protein in there? Dump in some more chicken! You can tweak this around to suit you, but as long as you\'re mostly following that recipe up top... it\'s going to have the right taste and consistency. I strongly recommend you choose your dipping implement carefully. Find a nice whole wheat tortilla chip, or celery, or some other veggie. Make good choices.\r\n\r\nAgain, the serving size IS 4 oz (half-cup), but it\'s only 120 calories and 2.5g fat, so even if you have 2 or *gasp* 3 servings... you\'re still not going to become a whale. Just make good choices on the dipping implement and we\'re set. ENJOY!<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-894 aligncenter\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_20170129_185134-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"low-fat buffalo chicken dip\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n<h4><em><strong>Did you make this dish? Leave us a comment to let us know how awesome it was! Questions? Concerns? Reach out! Find more at <a href=\"http://www.SoTHISIsFitness.com/recipe\">www.SoTHISIsFitness.com/recipe</a></strong></em></h4>','Low-Fat Buffalo Chicken Dip (recipe) - It DOES Exist!','','inherit','closed','closed','','882-revision-v1','','','2017-02-04 15:58:19','2017-02-04 20:58:19','',882,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/02/882-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(914,1,'2017-02-06 07:02:31','2017-02-06 12:02:31','','Grin Hola Review - It\'s Not JUST Granola...','','inherit','closed','closed','','27-revision-v1','','','2017-02-06 07:02:31','2017-02-06 12:02:31','',27,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/02/27-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(928,1,'2017-02-11 07:52:22','2017-02-11 12:52:22','<h2>I have seen the full spectrum of \"taste\".</h2>\r\nI\'ve been that \"fat guy\" that eats everything indiscriminately. Overly greasy, fatty, salty, sauced and more. You reach a certain point where eating and drinking like that... you sort of deaden your taste buds. Then those terrible foods begin to... \"taste\" <em>good</em>.  <strong>Now? </strong>I\'m that \"fit guy\" who makes better choices. I avoid those things I used to eat. <strong>My taste buds came back to life.</strong> I can taste spices, nuance, subtlety, and the chef/creator\'s intent. It\'s why I drink my coffee black, why I love seltzer water, and why I say Grin Hola is not JUST granola.\r\n<h3>I realize that might sound a bit... over the top...</h3>\r\nBut have YOU tried Grin Hola? 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I\'m conscious of salt content, excessive flavoring and when a dish doesn\'t know what it\'s trying to be. I ask for my sauce or dressing on the side so I can dictate how much is on it rather than drenching it. As a result of these <em>relatively </em>new habits... <strong>my taste buds came back to life.</strong> They seem more sensitive. I can taste nuance, spice, flavor choices and what the chef was intending.\r\n<h3>I realize this review\'s title may seem a bit hyperbolic...</h3>\r\nBut with my taste buds alive, having had SO many different granolas... I can say for certain... 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Then those terrible foods begin to... \"taste\" <em>good</em>.  <strong>Now? </strong>I\'m that \"fit guy\" who makes better choices. I avoid those things I used to eat. <strong>My taste buds came back to life.</strong> I can taste spices, nuance, subtlety, and the chef/creator\'s intent. It\'s why I drink my coffee black, why I love seltzer water, and why I say Grin Hola is not JUST granola.\r\n<h3>I realize that might sound a bit... over the top...</h3>\r\nBut have YOU tried Grin Hola? It\'s unlike any granola I\'ve ever picked off the shelf in the supermarket. <strong>And you might never get to eat it.</strong><!--more-->\r\n<h2>Grin Hola is made with love.</h2>\r\nHonestly, <strong>I don\'t even consider that to be <a href=\"http://www.dictionary.com/browse/hyperbole\">hyperbole</a>.</strong> Grin Hola is a tiny little hyper-local company - it\'s a guy in his kitchen. Jason Warren, the man behind the stove top, honest to goodness makes this stuff right in his home. He travels all over Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts making connections with smaller, local places and getting his product on the shelves.\r\n<h3>The rest of the state... and <em>everyone</em>... is missing out.</h3>\r\nThis might just be the best breakfast food, munchable snack, or trail fuel you\'ve never eaten and WILL never eat. Due to certain constraints, right now it\'s not as widely available as some of us might like, and it\'s not readily available for online purchase (read on, though - I might be able to hook you up!). Nevertheless... this granola is so... 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Often times the scale might not move as much as we\'d like and we get discouraged. Times like those it\'s important to celebrate the non-scale victories, like \"hey, that shirt fits great now!\" or \"I finished a 5K!\" or \"wow, I just finished the Spartan Ultra Beast at Mt. Killington!\"\r\n<h4><strong>Ok... some people are more extreme than others.</strong></h4>\r\nMy guest for Episode 30 of the podcast is a True Triumph in all senses of the word. This guy took charge, picked himself up out of a situation that was hazardous to his health, and got it together. First... for his kids... then... for himself... and after that? Well... now he\'s shepherding his crew towards THEIR big non-scale victories.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><em>For the chat with Mike &amp; his story (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a></span>, on <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a></span>, or on the web player at the bottom of this post. Don\'t forget to hit \"subscribe\"!</em></strong></span></h3>\r\n<h2><strong>Everyone finds fitness in their own way.</strong></h2>\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1000 alignright\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/FB_IMG_1488307397823-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Mike Collins Drive Fit\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />For Mike Collins, it was his first child and some strong words from the doctor about a fatty liver. After making the decision to do something, he went through the same song and dance we all do... finding a gym. This is, typically, one of the worst parts of the \"finding your fitness\" experience... and it\'s what causes a lot of people to fall off before they even pick up steam. He tried a couple of gyms and bootcamp-style things that just weren\'t right, and one even landed him in PT with shin splints! This could\'ve been the end for Mike... another tried and failed attempt, despite best intentions...\r\n<h3><strong>But he didn\'t give up.</strong></h3>\r\nMike was a little more determined, this time, to really make a change... and not just fart around at the gym aimlessly not making progress. So he tried again. And he, of course, joined (among others) one of the cheapie $10 kind of gyms. Naturally, it wasn\'t a good fit (they never are, seriously).\r\n\r\n<strong>And that\'s when it happened.</strong> Someone happened to recommend he try \"this new place across the street\" and he gave it a shot. Turns out... it was a match made in heaven. Mike found Drive Custom Fit, and it was the beginning of something amazing for him.\r\n<h2><strong>Mike\'s transformation really took off.</strong><img class=\"alignright wp-image-1002 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/picture1488307470-150x150.png\" alt=\"Mike Collins before and after\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></h2>\r\nHe began really making progress... really giving it his all... so much so that both members AND instructors thought he worked there! Mike got into the classes, into fitness, into yoga. He found Obstacle Course Racing and his love of the finish line... and eventually... found a love for working in the industry.\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1003\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/picture_1487086353821-225x300.png\" alt=\"Mike Collins Family\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /><strong>Mike\'s life now is wholly different than when he started.</strong></h3>\r\nInstead of \"crushing packs of Oreos while playing World of Warcraft\"... instead, he\'s summiting Mt. Killington running the Spartan Ultra Beast. He\'s running marathons and countless obstacle course races. He\'s practicing yoga and perfecting his crow pose. <em>He\'s setting an excellent example for his kids.</em>\r\n\r\nMike is the kind of guy we should all strive to be. Check out his story, share it with a friend, and let\'s show the world how to #LiveLifeLimitless!\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>What\'s in this episode of the Podcast:</strong></span></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Thanks for the support on the career move!</li>\r\n 	<li>So much to do!</li>\r\n 	<li>Sickness? More like \"suck-ness\"</li>\r\n 	<li>Caffeine &amp; the World Anti-Doping Agency</li>\r\n 	<li>Sleep</li>\r\n 	<li>The coming days</li>\r\n 	<li>Our guest - Mike Collins!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>health concerns</li>\r\n 	<li>trials &amp; tribulations of finding the right gym</li>\r\n 	<li>match made in heaven - Drive Custom Fit</li>\r\n 	<li>becoming a trainer</li>\r\n 	<li>obstacle course racing &amp; the Ultra Beast</li>\r\n 	<li>bringing others to the mountain-top</li>\r\n 	<li>getting... pulled off the race course?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Episode Resources</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.drivecustomfit.com\">Drive Custom Fit website</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://instagram.com/mcollins_ocr_drive\">Mike\'s Instagram</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.patreon.com/sothisisfitness\">Support us on Patreon!</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a>  - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\r\n\r\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5196069/height/90/width/500/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f59d0f/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>','True Triumph: Mike Collins (Podcast Ep. 30)','','publish','open','open','','true-triumph-mike-collins-podcast-ep-30','','','2017-03-23 08:39:07','2017-03-23 12:39:07','',0,'http://sothisisfitness.com/?p=997',0,'post','',0),(957,1,'2017-02-21 07:27:04','2017-02-21 12:27:04','<h2>I have seen the full spectrum of \"taste\".</h2>\r\nI\'ve been that \"fat guy\" that eats everything indiscriminately. Overly greasy, fatty, salty, sauced and more. You reach a certain point where eating and drinking like that... you sort of deaden your taste buds. Then those terrible foods begin to... \"taste\" <em>good</em>.  <strong>Now? </strong>I\'m that \"fit guy\" who makes better choices. I avoid those things I used to eat. <strong>My taste buds came back to life.</strong> I can taste spices, nuance, subtlety, and the chef/creator\'s intent. It\'s why I drink my coffee black, why I love seltzer water, and why I say Grin Hola is not JUST granola.\r\n<h3>I realize that might sound a bit... over the top...</h3>\r\nBut have YOU tried Grin Hola? 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Due to certain constraints, right now it\'s not as widely available as some of us might like, and it\'s not readily available for online purchase (read on, though - I might be able to hook you up!). Nevertheless... this granola is so... GOOD... that I feel compelled to review it and tell the world about it. <strong>Even if 99% of you will never get to eat it <em>(maybe - more on that later)</em>.</strong>\r\n<h2>It starts with quality, natural ingredients.</h2>\r\nGrin Hola is made from pretty simple, pretty wholesome ingredients. The ingredients for the Apple Pie flavor, for example (see image) - I don\'t see anything artificial or difficult to pronounce there. The Peanut Butter &amp; Jelly flavor? It ACTUALLY has peanut butter and grape jelly in it! There\'s organic when it can be done, but sure, not EVERYTHING is organic. Honestly... not everything NEEDS to be. 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You reach a certain point where eating and drinking like that... you sort of deaden your taste buds. Then those terrible foods begin to... \"taste\" <em>good</em>.  <strong>Now? </strong>I\'m that \"fit guy\" who makes better choices. I avoid those things I used to eat. <strong>My taste buds came back to life.</strong> I can taste spices, nuance, subtlety, and the chef/creator\'s intent. It\'s why I drink my coffee black, why I love seltzer water, and why I say Grin Hola is not JUST granola.\r\n<h3><strong>I realize that might sound a bit... over the top...</strong></h3>\r\nBut have YOU tried Grin Hola? 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Due to certain constraints, right now it\'s not as widely available as some of us might like, and it\'s not readily available for online purchase (read on, though - I might be able to hook you up!). Nevertheless... this granola is so... GOOD... that I feel compelled to review it and tell the world about it. <strong>Even if 99% of you will never get to eat it <em>(maybe - more on that later)</em>.</strong>\r\n<h2>It starts with quality, natural ingredients.</h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-958 size-medium\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PhotoGrid_1487162688390-300x155.png\" alt=\"Grin Hola apple pie ingredients\" width=\"300\" height=\"155\" />Grin Hola is made from pretty simple, pretty wholesome ingredients. The ingredients for the Apple Pie flavor, for example (see image) - I don\'t see anything artificial or difficult to pronounce there. The Peanut Butter &amp; Jelly flavor? It ACTUALLY has peanut butter and grape jelly in it! 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Due to certain constraints, right now it\'s not as widely available as some of us might like, and it\'s not readily available for online purchase (read on, though - I might be able to hook you up!). Nevertheless... this granola is so... GOOD... that I feel compelled to review it and tell the world about it. <strong>Even if 99% of you will never get to eat it <em>(maybe - more on that later)</em>.</strong>\r\n<h2>It starts with quality, natural ingredients.</h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-958 size-medium\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PhotoGrid_1487162688390-300x155.png\" alt=\"Grin Hola apple pie ingredients\" width=\"300\" height=\"155\" />Grin Hola is made from pretty simple, pretty wholesome ingredients. The ingredients for the Apple Pie flavor, for example (see image) - I don\'t see anything artificial or difficult to pronounce there. The Peanut Butter &amp; Jelly flavor? It ACTUALLY has peanut butter and grape jelly in it! 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It\'s why I drink my coffee black, why I love seltzer water, and why I say Grin Hola is not JUST granola.\r\n<h3><strong>I realize that might sound a bit... over the top...</strong></h3>\r\nBut have YOU tried Grin Hola? It\'s unlike any granola I\'ve ever picked off the shelf in the supermarket. <strong>And <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">YOU</span> might <em>never</em> get to eat it.</strong><!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>Grin Hola is made with love.</strong></h2>\r\nHonestly, <strong>I don\'t even consider that to be <a href=\"http://www.dictionary.com/browse/hyperbole\">hyperbole</a>.</strong> Grin Hola is a tiny little hyper-local company - it\'s a guy in his kitchen. Jason Warren, the man behind the stove top, honest to goodness makes this stuff right in his home. He travels all over Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts making connections with smaller, local places and getting his product on the shelves.\r\n<h3>The rest of the state... and <em>everyone</em>... is missing out.</h3>\r\nThis might just be the best breakfast food, munchable snack, or trail fuel you\'ve never eaten and WILL never eat. Due to certain constraints, right now it\'s not as widely available as some of us might like, and it\'s not readily available for online purchase (read on, though - I might be able to hook you up!). Nevertheless... this granola is so... GOOD... that I feel compelled to review it and tell the world about it. <strong>Even if 99% of you will never get to eat it <em>(maybe - more on that later)</em>.</strong>\r\n<h2><strong>It starts with quality, natural ingredients.</strong></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-958 size-medium\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PhotoGrid_1487162688390-300x155.png\" alt=\"Grin Hola apple pie ingredients\" width=\"300\" height=\"155\" />Grin Hola is made from pretty simple, pretty wholesome ingredients. The ingredients for the Apple Pie flavor, for example (see image) - I don\'t see anything artificial or difficult to pronounce there. The Peanut Butter &amp; Jelly flavor? It ACTUALLY has peanut butter and grape jelly in it! There\'s organic when it can be done, but sure, not EVERYTHING is organic. Honestly... not everything NEEDS to be. This isn\'t some elitist food blog - I\'m certainly not gonna dump on someone for not being 100% organic, 100% GMO free, etc. I\'m behind good, quality, healthy stuff. <strong>This fits the bill</strong><strong>. </strong>Besides...\r\n<h2><strong>The flavor is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">incredible</span>.</strong></h2>\r\nI can\'t go on any longer without talking about this. Most granola is dry, mostly flavorless, and not super impressive. Just a big bag of oats with maybe some nuts and fruit in there... then there\'s Grin Hola. This guy is some kind of kitchen wizard... I don\'t know HOW he does it... but there\'s an incredible depth of flavor in this stuff. It\'s hard to describe... but the way the flavors combine... there\'s levels that absolutely destroy everything else on the shelf. I can taste the vanilla and how it plays with the apple, the nutmeg... Honestly, I\'m no cullinary genius... but this guy is seriously some kind of magician.\r\n\r\nThe flavors are spot-on, too! The Apple Pie tastes like a delicious, crunchy slice of apple pie. The Cocoa Nutty is the most delicious blend of chocolate and subtle vanilla tones you\'ll try. And OH... the Peanut Butter &amp; Jelly... actually tastes like a pb &amp; j sandwich! PB &amp; J is the one flavor I feel like is simply impossible for most companies to get right. Ever had a peanut butter &amp; jelly protein bar? Nine times out of ten... terrible. Grin Hola nailed it.\r\n<h3><strong>And it comes in such an unassuming package, too.</strong></h3>\r\nGrin Hola... quite possibly the most delicious breakfast treat or trail snack available... comes in such a simple, plain, honest-to-goodness here-I-am package. Simple little stands-up pouch with a re-sealable top.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Grin Hola - The BEST Granola you\'ll (probably) never eat.','','inherit','closed','closed','','27-revision-v1','','','2017-02-22 08:34:55','2017-02-22 13:34:55','',27,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/02/27-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(962,1,'2017-02-23 08:11:18','2017-02-23 13:11:18','<h2><strong>There exists a massive gap in the fitness world.</strong></h2>\r\nThere\'s where you currently stand... and then there\'s \"the other side\". Maybe you\'re at the beginning looking toward the end... Across the incredible divide separating you from future you... You from \"I finished, the end\" you...\r\n\r\nMaybe you\'re there, in \"I achieved it\" land... And you\'re trying to remember what motivated you and got you there in the first place.\r\n\r\nMaybe you\'re that fit trainer and you can\'t understand how these people can\'t just <em>stop being fat.</em>\r\n\r\nWhatever the case... Understanding \"the other side\" can be a challenging... If not impossible task. So let\'s try to shed some light on it, eh?<!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>This is not an easy chat to have.</strong></h2>\r\nWhich is precisely why I felt a podcast episode (longer form) was the best way to do it. I\'m REALLY going to encourage you to listen - <em>\"hey, go listen!\".</em> If you\'re not sure what a podcast is or how it works... <a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.com/2016/12/5stepstopodcast.html\">check out my how-to here!</a>\r\n<h3><strong>In a nutshell... this episode is about:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Understanding \"the gap\" in the fitness industry\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Why some trainers, fitness professionals, and gyms in general \"don\'t get it\".</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li>Understanding \"the gap\" in your own personal fitness\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Why it\'s so hard to get started</li>\r\n 	<li>Why it can be so easy to fall off</li>\r\n 	<li>Why it can be so hard to get back into it after falling off</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nA lot of this... well... maybe you already know. Maybe you already HAD the epiphany. But maybe not. Hope this is helpful!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">Subscribe On iTunes</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe On Android</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Podcast Episode #26 - \"The Other Side\"','','publish','open','open','','podcast-episode-26-side','','','2017-02-26 07:42:14','2017-02-26 12:42:14','',0,'http://sothisisfitness.com/?p=962',0,'post','',0),(963,1,'2017-02-23 08:07:08','2017-02-23 13:07:08','','podcast episode 26 the other side','','inherit','open','closed','','wordswag_1487854483209','','','2017-02-26 07:42:06','2017-02-26 12:42:06','',962,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/wordswag_1487854483209.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(964,1,'2017-02-23 08:11:18','2017-02-23 13:11:18','<h2><strong>There exists a massive gap in the fitness world.</strong></h2>\r\nThere\'s where you currently stand... and then there\'s \"the other side\". Maybe you\'re at the beginning looking toward the end... Across the incredible divide separating you from future you... You from \"I finished, the end\" you...\r\n\r\nMaybe you\'re there, in \"I achieved it\" land... And you\'re trying to remember what motivated you and got you there in the first place.\r\n\r\nMaybe you\'re that fit trainer and you can\'t understand how these people can\'t just <em>stop being fat.</em>\r\n\r\nWhatever the case... Understanding \"the other side\" can be a challenging... If not impossible task. So let\'s try to shed some light on it, eh?<!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>This is not an easy chat to have.</strong></h2>\r\nWhich is precisely why I felt a podcast episode (longer form) was the best way to do it. I\'m REALLY going to encourage you to listen - <em>\"hey, go listen!\".</em> If you\'re not sure what a podcast is or how it works... <a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.com/2016/12/5stepstopodcast.html\">check out my how-to here!</a>\r\n<h3><strong>In a nutshell... this episode is about:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Understanding \"the gap\" in the fitness industry\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Why some trainers, fitness professionals, and gyms in general \"don\'t get it\".</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li>Understanding \"the gap\" in your own personal fitness\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Why it\'s so hard to get started</li>\r\n 	<li>Why it can be so easy to fall off</li>\r\n 	<li>Why it can be so hard to get back into it after falling off</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nA lot of this... well... maybe you already know. Maybe you already HAD the epiphany. But maybe not. Hope this is helpful!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">Subscribe On iTunes</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe On Android</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Podcast Episode #26 - \"The Other Side\"','','inherit','closed','closed','','962-revision-v1','','','2017-02-23 08:11:18','2017-02-23 13:11:18','',962,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/02/962-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(965,1,'2017-03-16 09:00:32','2017-03-16 13:00:32','<h2><strong>Sometimes in</strong> <strong>life</strong> <strong>we come to a crossroads.</strong></h2>\r\nWhen we get to this crossroads... we usually have to make a decision. Sometimes, it\'s a pretty big decision. Sometimes... it\'s a decision who\'s consequences can ultimately alter the course of the rest of your life.\r\n\r\nI recently stood at a crossroads like that. And to steal a line from a famous poem... I took the road less travelled.\r\n<h3><strong>I am leaving the job that changed my life.</strong></h3>\r\nIn doing so, I\'m forging a new path in life... I\'m taking a risk, going after what I\'m most passionate about... and only time will tell how it\'ll all work out. I have loved this job. It truly did change my life. <em><strong>So why on earth would I leave it?</strong></em><!--more-->\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><em>For the full story and discussion (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a></span>, on <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a></span>, or on the web player at the bottom of this post.</em></strong></span></h3>\r\nI have loved my job for three long years. It was honestly an incredible opportunity that changed the course of my life in more ways than I think I can ever truly appreciate. I can say with absolute certainty that my life would not be the same if I hadn\'t been in this position. It\'s taught me a lot about myself, the world, and my place <em>IN</em> the world.\r\n<h3><strong>At the end of the day... this job showed me my purpose</strong></h3>\r\nI realize how that might sound... <em>but it\'s true</em>. This job really did show me what I feel is truly my calling in life - motivating people and helping them to make real, lasting change in their health &amp; fitness. This job did something else though... it showed me, once and for all... what I DO NOT want to do.\r\n<h2><strong>And that\'s why I\'m leaving the job that changed my life</strong></h2>\r\nNot because of something sinister. It\'s much more harmless than that. I discovered something I think I knew at the Ninety Nine Restaurant... <em>I don\'t want to be in management or administration</em>. One of the things that has frustrated me has been having the weight of running the whole club on my shoulders. Every little thing that has to  be kept track of, every measurable, every controllable (and non-controllable). Staff management, cleanliness, sales and attrition, customer ratings, business to business marketing, problem resolution...\r\n<h3><strong>I want to spend my time <em>helping people.</em> Not administrating.</strong></h3>\r\nI feel I\'m much more able to accomplish this by simplifying my role. I want to be a cog in the machine. I\'m stepping back from management and becoming a personal trainer. I\'m going to be an agent of change, boots-on-the-ground, in the trenches with the people that are trying to change their lives.\r\n<h2><strong>Sometimes it\'s important to take a chance and follow your heart.</strong></h2>\r\nI realize I\'m taking a risk and completely shaking up my whole life. EVERYTHING is changing. I\'m both terrified and excited for it all. There\'s much more to it than what\'s in this blog post... and I encourage you to listen to the podcast to get the full picture. I also encourage you to email me if you have questions or if you want to keep in touch.\r\n<h3><strong>Live your passion, follow your dreams, and Live. Life. Limitless.</strong></h3>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>What\'s in this episode of the Podcast:</strong></span></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Whoa - we moved!</li>\r\n 	<li>Adventures In Adulting</li>\r\n 	<li>Internet, and other 2017 problems</li>\r\n 	<li>Exploring new surroundings</li>\r\n 	<li>What\'s In The Box?</li>\r\n 	<li>Leaving the job that changed my life\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>The quick \"what\'s happening?\"</li>\r\n 	<li>Why I\'m leaving</li>\r\n 	<li>What I\'m getting into, and why</li>\r\n 	<li>How this affects So THIS Is Fitness (and... y\'know...<em>life)</em></li>\r\n 	<li>The lesson to be learned from all this</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\r\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5175368/height/90/width/500/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f59d0f/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>','Leaving The Job That Changed My Life (Podcast  Ep. 29)','','publish','open','open','','leaving-the-job-that-changed-my-life','','','2017-03-16 11:39:04','2017-03-16 15:39:04','',0,'http://sothisisfitness.com/?p=965',0,'post','',0),(969,1,'2017-03-02 08:46:09','2017-03-02 13:46:09','<h2><strong>I feel like I\'ve recommended this before...</strong></h2>\r\n...But sometimes you\'ve just gotta CELEBRATE a victory, right? Well that\'s... Largely... What today\'s about! Marathon #7 complete! And a new Personal best to boot! Plus...A day in the life! And, well, this episode is the beginning of some new stuff for the podcast!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">Click Here to listen on iTunes.</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Click Here to listen on Android.</a>\r\n\r\nor read on for the extended show notes!<!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>This is one of those fun episodes</strong></h2>\r\nThe kind where I get to just chat about fun experiences that maybe... just <em>maybe</em>... other people can relate to. And I got to have my lovely, SUPER supportive FitWife Megan on the show again! We got to just kinda hang out and chat for a bit, and it seems like she\'s going to be on the show with a bit more regularity moving forward.\r\n\r\nIt\'s kind of nice, really, that things are going in this direction. The podcast and blog kind of reached a point recently where it could\'ve really become just more work. Instead... we\'re doing our best to make it more \"us time\". Something we can do together. Dedicated time to just sit, chat, and be together. With any luck, those chats will benefit you all as much as or more than past episodes have!\r\n<h3><strong>Join us this episode for:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>The big Marathon #7 finish</li>\r\n 	<li>Hyannis Marathon, and how it went</li>\r\n 	<li>The importance of self-massage</li>\r\n 	<li>That final boost</li>\r\n 	<li>New stuff!</li>\r\n 	<li>Girl Scout Cookies</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">Subscribe On iTunes</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe On Android</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Visit Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Visit the Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">Visit the True North Running Co. website</a>','Podcast #27 - Girl Scout Cookies & Marathon Magic','','inherit','closed','closed','','967-revision-v1','','','2017-03-02 08:46:09','2017-03-02 13:46:09','',967,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/967-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(970,1,'2017-03-03 09:33:02','2017-03-03 14:33:02','<h2><strong>I have seen the full spectrum of \"taste\".</strong></h2>\r\nI\'ve been that \"fat guy\" that eats everything indiscriminately. Overly greasy, fatty, salty, sauced and more. You reach a certain point where eating and drinking like that... you sort of deaden your taste buds. Then those terrible foods begin to... \"taste\" <em>good</em>.  <strong>Now? </strong>I\'m that \"fit guy\" who makes better choices. I avoid those things I used to eat. <strong>My taste buds came back to life.</strong> I can taste spices, nuance, subtlety, and the chef/creator\'s intent. It\'s why I drink my coffee black, why I love seltzer water, and why I say Grin Hola is not JUST granola.\r\n<h3><strong>I realize that might sound a bit... over the top...</strong></h3>\r\nBut have YOU tried Grin Hola? It\'s unlike any granola I\'ve ever picked off the shelf in the supermarket. <strong>And <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">YOU</span> might <em>never</em> get to eat it.</strong><!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>Grin Hola is made with love.</strong></h2>\r\nHonestly, <strong>I don\'t even consider that to be <a href=\"http://www.dictionary.com/browse/hyperbole\">hyperbole</a>.</strong> Grin Hola is a tiny little hyper-local company - it\'s a guy in his kitchen. Jason Warren, the man behind the stove top, honest to goodness makes this stuff right in his home. He travels all over Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts making connections with smaller, local places and getting his product on the shelves.\r\n<h3>The rest of the state... and <em>everyone</em>... is missing out.</h3>\r\nThis might just be the best breakfast food, munchable snack, or trail fuel you\'ve never eaten and WILL never eat. Due to certain constraints, right now it\'s not as widely available as some of us might like, and it\'s not readily available for online purchase (read on, though - I might be able to hook you up!). Nevertheless... this granola is so... GOOD... that I feel compelled to review it and tell the world about it. <strong>Even if 99% of you will never get to eat it <em>(maybe - more on that later)</em>.</strong>\r\n<h2><strong>It starts with quality, natural ingredients.</strong></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-958 size-medium\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PhotoGrid_1487162688390-300x155.png\" alt=\"Grin Hola apple pie ingredients\" width=\"300\" height=\"155\" />Grin Hola is made from pretty simple, pretty wholesome ingredients. The ingredients for the Apple Pie flavor, for example (see image) - I don\'t see anything artificial or difficult to pronounce there. The Peanut Butter &amp; Jelly flavor? It ACTUALLY has peanut butter and grape jelly in it! There\'s organic when it can be done, but sure, not EVERYTHING is organic. Honestly... not everything NEEDS to be. This isn\'t some elitist food blog - I\'m certainly not gonna dump on someone for not being 100% organic, 100% GMO free, etc. I\'m behind good, quality, healthy stuff. <strong>This fits the bill</strong><strong>. </strong>Besides...\r\n<h2><strong>The flavor is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">incredible</span>.</strong></h2>\r\nI can\'t go on any longer without talking about this. Most granola is dry, mostly flavorless, and not super impressive. Just a big bag of oats with maybe some nuts and fruit in there... then there\'s Grin Hola. This guy is some kind of kitchen wizard... I don\'t know HOW he does it... but there\'s an incredible depth of flavor in this stuff. It\'s hard to describe... but the way the flavors combine... there\'s levels that absolutely destroy everything else on the shelf. I can taste the vanilla and how it plays with the apple, the nutmeg... Honestly, I\'m no cullinary genius... but this guy is seriously some kind of magician.\r\n\r\nThe flavors are spot-on, too! The Apple Pie tastes like a delicious, crunchy slice of apple pie. The Cocoa Nutty is the most delicious blend of chocolate and subtle vanilla tones you\'ll try. And OH... the Peanut Butter &amp; Jelly... actually tastes like a pb &amp; j sandwich! PB &amp; J is the one flavor I feel like is simply impossible for most companies to get right. Ever had a peanut butter &amp; jelly protein bar? Nine times out of ten... terrible. Grin Hola nailed it.\r\n<h3><strong>Texture and mouth-feel are a home-run, too</strong></h3>\r\nMost granola is super dry, and to say it\'s \"crunchy\" would be a gross understatement. In this regard... Grin Hola, once again, is unlike any other granola I\'ve had. There\'s a moistness to it that seems wholly uncharacteristic of granola in general... but it works in the most amazing way. It\'s just soft enough, but there\'s still some crunch to it. I think that moistness helps carry more flavor, if that makes sense.\r\n<h2><strong>And it comes in such an unassuming package</strong></h2>\r\nGrin Hola... quite possibly the most delicious breakfast treat or trail snack available... comes in such a simple, plain, honest-to-goodness here-I-am package. Simple little stands-up pouch with a re-sealable top.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Grin Hola - The BEST Granola you\'ll (probably) never eat.','','inherit','closed','closed','','27-revision-v1','','','2017-03-03 09:33:02','2017-03-03 14:33:02','',27,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/27-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(972,1,'2017-03-07 06:43:25','2017-03-07 11:43:25','<h2><strong>I\'ve pretty much seen the full spectrum of \"taste\".</strong></h2>\r\nI\'ve been that \"fat guy\" that eats everything indiscriminately. Overly greasy, fatty, salty, sauced and more. You reach a certain point where eating and drinking like that... you sort of deaden your taste buds. Then those terrible foods begin to... \"taste\" <em>good</em>.  <strong>Now? </strong>I\'m that \"fit guy\" who makes better choices. I avoid those things I used to eat. <strong>My taste buds came back to life.</strong> I can taste spices, nuance, subtlety, and the chef/creator\'s intent. It\'s why I drink my coffee black, why I love seltzer water, and why I say Grin Hola is not JUST granola.\r\n<h3><strong>I realize that might sound a bit... over the top...</strong></h3>\r\nBut have YOU tried Grin Hola? It\'s unlike any granola I\'ve ever picked off the shelf in the supermarket. <strong>And <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">YOU</span> might <em>never</em> get to eat it.</strong><!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>Grin Hola is made with love.</strong></h2>\r\nHonestly, <strong>I don\'t even consider that to be <a href=\"http://www.dictionary.com/browse/hyperbole\">hyperbole</a>.</strong> Grin Hola is a tiny little hyper-local company - it\'s a guy in his kitchen. Jason Warren, the man behind the stove top, honest to goodness makes this stuff right in his home. He travels all over Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts making connections with smaller, local places and getting his product on the shelves.\r\n<h3>The rest of the state... and <em>everyone</em>... is missing out.</h3>\r\nThis might just be the best breakfast food, munchable snack, or trail fuel you\'ve never eaten and WILL never eat. Due to certain constraints, right now it\'s not as widely available as some of us might like, and it\'s not readily available for online purchase (read on, though - I might be able to hook you up!). Nevertheless... this granola is so... GOOD... that I feel compelled to review it and tell the world about it. <strong>Even if 99% of you will never get to eat it <em>(maybe - more on that later)</em>.</strong>\r\n<h2><strong>It starts with quality, natural ingredients.</strong></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-958 size-medium\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PhotoGrid_1487162688390-300x155.png\" alt=\"Grin Hola apple pie ingredients\" width=\"300\" height=\"155\" />Grin Hola is made from pretty simple, pretty wholesome ingredients. The ingredients for the Apple Pie flavor, for example (see image) - I don\'t see anything artificial or difficult to pronounce there. The Peanut Butter &amp; Jelly flavor? It ACTUALLY has peanut butter and grape jelly in it! There\'s organic when it can be done, but sure, not EVERYTHING is organic. Honestly... not everything NEEDS to be. This isn\'t some elitist food blog - I\'m certainly not gonna dump on someone for not being 100% organic, 100% GMO free, etc. I\'m behind good, quality, healthy stuff. <strong>This fits the bill</strong><strong>. </strong>Besides...\r\n<h2><strong>The flavor is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">incredible</span>.</strong></h2>\r\nI can\'t go on any longer without talking about this. Most granola is dry, mostly flavorless, and not super impressive. Just a big bag of oats with maybe some nuts and fruit in there... then there\'s Grin Hola. This guy is some kind of kitchen wizard... I don\'t know HOW he does it... but there\'s an incredible depth of flavor in this stuff. It\'s hard to describe... but the way the flavors combine... there\'s levels that absolutely destroy everything else on the shelf. I can taste the vanilla and how it plays with the apple, the nutmeg... Honestly, I\'m no cullinary genius... but this guy is seriously some kind of magician.\r\n\r\nThe flavors are spot-on, too! The Apple Pie tastes like a delicious, crunchy slice of apple pie. The Cocoa Nutty is the most delicious blend of chocolate and subtle vanilla tones you\'ll try. And OH... the Peanut Butter &amp; Jelly... actually tastes like a pb &amp; j sandwich! PB &amp; J is the one flavor I feel like is simply impossible for most companies to get right. Ever had a peanut butter &amp; jelly protein bar? Nine times out of ten... terrible. Grin Hola nailed it.\r\n<h3><strong>Texture and mouth-feel are a home-run, too</strong></h3>\r\nMost granola is super dry, and to say it\'s \"crunchy\" would be a gross understatement. In this regard... Grin Hola, once again, is unlike any other granola I\'ve had. There\'s a moistness to it that seems wholly uncharacteristic of granola in general... but it works in the most amazing way. It\'s just soft enough, but there\'s still some crunch to it. I think that moistness helps carry more flavor, if that makes sense.\r\n<h3><strong>And it comes in such an unassuming package</strong></h3>\r\nGrin Hola... quite possibly the most delicious breakfast treat or trail snack available... comes in such a simple, plain, honest-to-goodness here-I-am package. Just a simple little stand-up pouch with a re-sealable top. That\'s it! That simple. It just sits there on the shelf... giggling because you have no idea the awesome that sits before you.\r\n<h2>So WHAT are you waiting for?</h2>\r\nSeriously... this isn\'t a paid ad or anything - I just honest to goodness think Grin Hola is THAT GOOD that EVERYONE who likes granola even a LITTLE bit should be eating it. And if you DON\'T like granola? Well... it\'s a safe bet you haven\'t tried Grin Hola and it might just change your mind. Don\'t live in Southeastern Massachusetts? FEAR NOT! Email me, I\'ll connect you with the man in charge - Jason - and we\'ll see about doing some kind of special-order ship-you-some situation. Hit the contact page and let\'s do this thing!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Grin Hola - The BEST Granola you\'ll (probably) never eat.','','inherit','closed','closed','','27-revision-v1','','','2017-03-07 06:43:25','2017-03-07 11:43:25','',27,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/27-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(973,1,'2017-03-07 08:23:46','2017-03-07 13:23:46','','grin hola review - jason warren','','inherit','open','closed','','wordswag_1487680944612','','','2017-03-07 08:24:44','2017-03-07 13:24:44','',27,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/wordswag_1487680944612.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(974,1,'2017-03-07 08:24:19','2017-03-07 13:24:19','','Grin Hola package apple pie','','inherit','open','closed','','photogrid_1487075913950','','','2017-03-07 08:25:49','2017-03-07 13:25:49','',27,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/PhotoGrid_1487075913950.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(975,1,'2017-03-07 08:26:02','2017-03-07 13:26:02','<h2><strong>I\'ve pretty much seen the full spectrum of \"taste\".</strong></h2>\r\nI\'ve been that \"fat guy\" that eats everything indiscriminately. Overly greasy, fatty, salty, sauced and more. You reach a certain point where eating and drinking like that... you sort of deaden your taste buds. Then those terrible foods begin to... \"taste\" <em>good</em>.  <strong>Now? </strong>I\'m that \"fit guy\" who makes better choices. I avoid those things I used to eat. <strong>My taste buds came back to life.</strong> I can taste spices, nuance, subtlety, and the chef/creator\'s intent. It\'s why I drink my coffee black, why I love seltzer water, and why I say Grin Hola is not JUST granola.\r\n<h3><strong>I realize that might sound a bit... over the top...</strong></h3>\r\nBut have YOU tried Grin Hola? It\'s unlike any granola I\'ve ever picked off the shelf in the supermarket. <strong>And <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">YOU</span> might <em>never</em> get to eat it.</strong><!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>Grin Hola is made with love.</strong></h2>\r\nHonestly, <strong>I don\'t even consider that to be <a href=\"http://www.dictionary.com/browse/hyperbole\">hyperbole</a>.</strong> Grin Hola is a tiny little hyper-local company - it\'s a guy in his kitchen. Jason Warren, the man behind the stove top, honest to goodness makes this stuff right in his home. He travels all over Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts making connections with smaller, local places and getting his product on the shelves.\r\n<h3>The rest of the state... and <em>everyone</em>... is missing out.</h3>\r\nThis might just be the best breakfast food, munchable snack, or trail fuel you\'ve never eaten and WILL never eat. Due to certain constraints, right now it\'s not as widely available as some of us might like, and it\'s not readily available for online purchase (read on, though - I might be able to hook you up!). Nevertheless... this granola is so... GOOD... that I feel compelled to review it and tell the world about it. <strong>Even if 99% of you will never get to eat it <em>(maybe - more on that later)</em>.</strong>\r\n<h2><strong>It starts with quality, natural ingredients.</strong></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-958 size-medium\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PhotoGrid_1487162688390-300x155.png\" alt=\"Grin Hola apple pie ingredients\" width=\"300\" height=\"155\" />Grin Hola is made from pretty simple, pretty wholesome ingredients. The ingredients for the Apple Pie flavor, for example (see image) - I don\'t see anything artificial or difficult to pronounce there. The Peanut Butter &amp; Jelly flavor? It ACTUALLY has peanut butter and grape jelly in it! There\'s organic when it can be done, but sure, not EVERYTHING is organic. Honestly... not everything NEEDS to be. This isn\'t some elitist food blog - I\'m certainly not gonna dump on someone for not being 100% organic, 100% GMO free, etc. I\'m behind good, quality, healthy stuff. <strong>This fits the bill</strong><strong>. </strong>Besides...\r\n<h2><strong>The flavor is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">incredible</span>.</strong></h2>\r\nI can\'t go on any longer without talking about this. Most granola is dry, mostly flavorless, and not super impressive. Just a big bag of oats with maybe some nuts and fruit in there... then there\'s Grin Hola. This guy is some kind of kitchen wizard... I don\'t know HOW he does it... but there\'s an incredible depth of flavor in this stuff. It\'s hard to describe... but the way the flavors combine... there\'s levels that absolutely destroy everything else on the shelf. I can taste the vanilla and how it plays with the apple, the nutmeg... Honestly, I\'m no cullinary genius... but this guy is seriously some kind of magician.\r\n\r\nThe flavors are spot-on, too! The Apple Pie tastes like a delicious, crunchy slice of apple pie. The Cocoa Nutty is the most delicious blend of chocolate and subtle vanilla tones you\'ll try. And OH... the Peanut Butter &amp; Jelly... actually tastes like a pb &amp; j sandwich! PB &amp; J is the one flavor I feel like is simply impossible for most companies to get right. Ever had a peanut butter &amp; jelly protein bar? Nine times out of ten... terrible. Grin Hola nailed it.\r\n<h3><strong><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-974\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/PhotoGrid_1487075913950-200x300.png\" alt=\"Grin hola package apple pie\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />Texture and mouth-feel are a home-run, too</strong></h3>\r\nMost granola is super dry, and to say it\'s \"crunchy\" would be a gross understatement. In this regard... Grin Hola, once again, is unlike any other granola I\'ve had. There\'s a moistness to it that seems wholly uncharacteristic of granola in general... but it works in the most amazing way. It\'s just soft enough, but there\'s still some crunch to it. I think that moistness helps carry more flavor, if that makes sense.\r\n<h3><strong>And it comes in such an unassuming package</strong></h3>\r\nGrin Hola... quite possibly the most delicious breakfast treat or trail snack available... comes in such a simple, plain, honest-to-goodness here-I-am package. Just a simple little stand-up pouch with a re-sealable top. That\'s it! That simple. It just sits there on the shelf... giggling because you have no idea the awesome that sits before you.\r\n<h2>So WHAT are you waiting for?</h2>\r\nSeriously... this isn\'t a paid ad or anything - I just honest to goodness think Grin Hola is THAT GOOD that EVERYONE who likes granola even a LITTLE bit should be eating it. And if you DON\'T like granola? Well... it\'s a safe bet you haven\'t tried Grin Hola and it might just change your mind. Don\'t live in Southeastern Massachusetts? FEAR NOT! Email me, I\'ll connect you with the man in charge - Jason - and we\'ll see about doing some kind of special-order ship-you-some situation. Hit the contact page and let\'s do this thing!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Grin Hola - The BEST Granola you\'ll (probably) never eat.','','inherit','closed','closed','','27-revision-v1','','','2017-03-07 08:26:02','2017-03-07 13:26:02','',27,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/27-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(976,1,'2017-03-07 08:29:36','2017-03-07 13:29:36','<h2><strong>I\'ve pretty much seen the full spectrum of \"taste\".</strong></h2>\r\nI\'ve been that \"fat guy\" that eats everything indiscriminately. Overly greasy, fatty, salty, sauced and more. You reach a certain point where eating and drinking like that... you sort of deaden your taste buds. Then those terrible foods begin to... \"taste\" <em>good</em>.  <strong>Now? </strong>I\'m that \"fit guy\" who makes better choices. I avoid those things I used to eat. <strong>My taste buds came back to life.</strong> I can taste spices, nuance, subtlety, and the chef/creator\'s intent. It\'s why I drink my coffee black, why I love seltzer water, and why I say Grin Hola is not JUST granola.\r\n<h3><strong>I realize that might sound a bit... over the top...</strong></h3>\r\nBut have YOU tried Grin Hola? It\'s unlike any granola I\'ve ever picked off the shelf in the supermarket. TOTALLY found it by accident... might never have known about it otherwise. And... sadly...<strong> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">YOU</span> might <em>never</em> get to eat it.</strong><!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>Grin Hola is made with love.</strong></h2>\r\nHonestly, <strong>I don\'t even consider that to be <a href=\"http://www.dictionary.com/browse/hyperbole\">hyperbole</a>.</strong> Grin Hola is a tiny little hyper-local company - it\'s a guy in his kitchen. Jason Warren, the man behind the stove top, honest to goodness makes this stuff right in his home. He travels all over Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts making connections with smaller, local places and getting his product on the shelves.\r\n<h3>The rest of the state... and <em>everyone</em>... is missing out.</h3>\r\nThis might just be the best breakfast food, munchable snack, or trail fuel you\'ve never eaten and WILL never eat. Due to certain constraints, right now it\'s not as widely available as some of us might like, and it\'s not readily available for online purchase (read on, though - I might be able to hook you up!). Nevertheless... this granola is so... GOOD... that I feel compelled to review it and tell the world about it. <strong>Even if 99% of you will never get to eat it <em>(maybe - more on that later)</em>.</strong>\r\n<h2><strong>It starts with quality, natural ingredients.</strong></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-958 size-medium\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PhotoGrid_1487162688390-300x155.png\" alt=\"Grin Hola apple pie ingredients\" width=\"300\" height=\"155\" />Grin Hola is made from pretty simple, pretty wholesome ingredients. The ingredients for the Apple Pie flavor, for example (see image) - I don\'t see anything artificial or difficult to pronounce there. The Peanut Butter &amp; Jelly flavor? It ACTUALLY has peanut butter and grape jelly in it! There\'s organic when it can be done, but sure, not EVERYTHING is organic. Honestly... not everything NEEDS to be. This isn\'t some elitist food blog - I\'m certainly not gonna dump on someone for not being 100% organic, 100% GMO free, etc. I\'m behind good, quality, healthy stuff. <strong>This fits the bill</strong><strong>. </strong>Besides...\r\n<h2><strong>The flavor is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">incredible</span>.</strong></h2>\r\nI can\'t go on any longer without talking about this. Most granola is dry, mostly flavorless, and not super impressive. Just a big bag of oats with maybe some nuts and fruit in there... then there\'s Grin Hola. This guy is some kind of kitchen wizard... I don\'t know HOW he does it... but there\'s an incredible depth of flavor in this stuff. It\'s hard to describe... but the way the flavors combine... there\'s levels that absolutely destroy everything else on the shelf. I can taste the vanilla and how it plays with the apple, the nutmeg... Honestly, I\'m no cullinary genius... but this guy is seriously some kind of magician.\r\n\r\nThe flavors are spot-on, too! The Apple Pie tastes like a delicious, crunchy slice of apple pie. The Cocoa Nutty is the most delicious blend of chocolate and subtle vanilla tones you\'ll try. And OH... the Peanut Butter &amp; Jelly... actually tastes like a pb &amp; j sandwich! PB &amp; J is the one flavor I feel like is simply impossible for most companies to get right. Ever had a peanut butter &amp; jelly protein bar? Nine times out of ten... terrible. Grin Hola nailed it.\r\n<h3><strong><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-974\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/PhotoGrid_1487075913950-200x300.png\" alt=\"Grin hola package apple pie\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />Texture and mouth-feel are a home-run, too</strong></h3>\r\nMost granola is super dry, and to say it\'s \"crunchy\" would be a gross understatement. In this regard... Grin Hola, once again, is unlike any other granola I\'ve had. There\'s a moistness to it that seems wholly uncharacteristic of granola in general... but it works in the most amazing way. It\'s just soft enough, but there\'s still some crunch to it. I think that moistness helps carry more flavor, if that makes sense.\r\n<h3><strong>And it comes in such an unassuming package</strong></h3>\r\nGrin Hola... quite possibly the most delicious breakfast treat or trail snack available... comes in such a simple, plain, honest-to-goodness here-I-am package. Just a simple little stand-up pouch with a re-sealable top. That\'s it! That simple. It just sits there on the shelf... giggling because you have no idea the awesome that sits before you.\r\n<h2><strong>So WHAT are you waiting for?</strong></h2>\r\nSeriously... this isn\'t a paid ad or anything - I just honest to goodness think Grin Hola is THAT GOOD that EVERYONE who likes granola even a LITTLE bit should be eating it. And if you DON\'T like granola? Well... it\'s a safe bet you haven\'t tried Grin Hola and it might just change your mind. Don\'t live in Southeastern Massachusetts? FEAR NOT! Email me, I\'ll connect you with the man in charge - Jason - and we\'ll see about doing some kind of special-order ship-you-some situation. Hit the contact page and let\'s do this thing! (Darrell@SoTHISIsFitness.com)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Grin Hola - The BEST Granola you\'ll (probably) never eat.','','inherit','closed','closed','','27-revision-v1','','','2017-03-07 08:29:36','2017-03-07 13:29:36','',27,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/27-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(977,1,'2017-03-07 08:46:49','2017-03-07 13:46:49','<h2><strong>I\'ve pretty much seen the full spectrum of \"taste\".</strong></h2>\r\nI\'ve been that \"fat guy\" that eats everything indiscriminately. Overly greasy, fatty, salty, sauced and more. You reach a certain point where eating and drinking like that... you sort of deaden your taste buds. Then those terrible foods begin to... \"taste\" <em>good</em>.  <strong>Now? </strong>I\'m that \"fit guy\" who makes better choices. I avoid those things I used to eat. <strong>My taste buds came back to life.</strong> I can taste spices, nuance, subtlety, and the chef/creator\'s intent. It\'s why I drink my coffee black, why I love seltzer water, and why I say Grin Hola is not JUST granola.\r\n<h3><strong>I realize that might sound a bit... over the top...</strong></h3>\r\nBut have YOU tried Grin Hola? It\'s unlike any granola I\'ve ever picked off the shelf in the supermarket. TOTALLY found it by accident... might never have known about it otherwise. And... sadly...<strong> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">YOU</span> might <em>never</em> get to eat it.</strong><!--more-->\r\n<h2></h2>\r\n<h2><strong>It starts with quality, natural ingredients.</strong></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-958 size-medium\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PhotoGrid_1487162688390-300x155.png\" alt=\"Grin Hola apple pie ingredients\" width=\"300\" height=\"155\" />Grin Hola is made from pretty simple, pretty wholesome ingredients. The ingredients for the Apple Pie flavor, for example (see image) - I don\'t see anything artificial or difficult to pronounce there. The Peanut Butter &amp; Jelly flavor? It ACTUALLY has peanut butter and grape jelly in it! There\'s organic when it can be done, but sure, not EVERYTHING is organic. Honestly... not everything NEEDS to be. This isn\'t some elitist food blog - I\'m certainly not gonna dump on someone for not being 100% organic, 100% GMO free, etc. I\'m behind good, quality, healthy stuff. <strong>This fits the bill</strong><strong>. </strong>Besides...\r\n<h2><strong>The flavor is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">incredible</span>.</strong></h2>\r\nI can\'t go on any longer without talking about this. Most granola is dry, mostly flavorless, and not super impressive. Just a big bag of oats with maybe some nuts and fruit in there... then there\'s Grin Hola. This guy is some kind of kitchen wizard... I don\'t know HOW he does it... but there\'s an incredible depth of flavor in this stuff. It\'s hard to describe... but the way the flavors combine... there\'s levels that absolutely destroy everything else on the shelf. I can taste the vanilla and how it plays with the apple, the nutmeg... Honestly, I\'m no cullinary genius... but this guy is seriously some kind of magician.\r\n\r\nThe flavors are spot-on, too! The Apple Pie tastes like a delicious, crunchy slice of apple pie. The Cocoa Nutty is the most delicious blend of chocolate and subtle vanilla tones you\'ll try. And OH... the Peanut Butter &amp; Jelly... actually tastes like a pb &amp; j sandwich! PB &amp; J is the one flavor I feel like is simply impossible for most companies to get right. Ever had a peanut butter &amp; jelly protein bar? Nine times out of ten... terrible. Grin Hola nailed it.\r\n<h3><strong><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-974\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/PhotoGrid_1487075913950-200x300.png\" alt=\"Grin hola package apple pie\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />Texture and mouth-feel are a home-run, too</strong></h3>\r\nMost granola is super dry, and to say it\'s \"crunchy\" would be a gross understatement. In this regard... Grin Hola, once again, is unlike any other granola I\'ve had. There\'s a moistness to it that seems wholly uncharacteristic of granola in general... but it works in the most amazing way. It\'s just soft enough, but there\'s still some crunch to it. I think that moistness helps carry more flavor, if that makes sense.\r\n<h3><strong>And it comes in such an unassuming package</strong></h3>\r\nGrin Hola... quite possibly the most delicious breakfast treat or trail snack available... comes in such a simple, plain, honest-to-goodness here-I-am package. Just a simple little stand-up pouch with a re-sealable top. That\'s it! That simple. It just sits there on the shelf... giggling because you have no idea the awesome that sits before you.\r\n<h2><strong>You can tell... it\'s made with love</strong></h2>\r\nHonestly, <strong>I don\'t even consider that to be <a href=\"http://www.dictionary.com/browse/hyperbole\">hyperbole</a>.</strong> There\'s no industrial kitchen, there\'s not even a humble unmarked no-storefront commercial kitchen. <a href=\"http://www.grinhola.com\">Grin Hola is a tiny little hyper-local company</a> - <em>it\'s a guy in his kitchen. </em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Yes, you read that right.</strong> The magic of this amazing granola SERIOUSLY happens in a home kitchen. No staff save for the man himself and his young helpers - yes... his kids. Jason Warren, founder, creator, and head chef of Grin Hola <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>is</strong></span> the American Dream in action. He had an idea, he brought it to life, he pitched himself and he is <strong>SUCCEEDING HUGELY.</strong>\r\n\r\nHe personally travels all over Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts. He\'s getting out there, spreading the word, sampling his product. He\'s boots-on-the-ground, finding opportunities. He sampled at the gym I manage, he\'s sampled at local markets, and he\'s sampled at local races (that\'s how I found him!). You can find him at places like Lambert\'s Fruit &amp; Produce in Hyannis, or Marshfield Hills General Store... but right now... not in a major supermarket... and not outside my very local area.\r\n<h3>The rest of the state... and <em>everyone</em>... is missing out.</h3>\r\nThis might just be the best breakfast food, munchable snack, or trail fuel you\'ve never eaten and WILL never eat. Due to certain constraints, right now it\'s not as widely available as some of us might like, and it\'s not readily available for online purchase. Nevertheless... this granola is so... GOOD... that I feel compelled to review it and tell the world about it. <strong>Even if 99% of you will never get to eat it. </strong>Those of you who live here, though? RUN, do not walk... and get yourself some of this amazing granola!\r\n<h2><strong>So WHAT are you waiting for?</strong></h2>\r\nSeriously... this isn\'t a paid ad or anything - I just honest to goodness think Grin Hola is THAT GOOD that EVERYONE who likes granola even a LITTLE bit should be eating it. And if you DON\'T like granola? Well... it\'s a safe bet you haven\'t tried Grin Hola and it might just change your mind. Don\'t live in Southeastern Massachusetts? FEAR NOT! Email me, I\'ll connect you with the man in charge - Jason - and we\'ll see about doing some kind of special-order ship-you-some situation. Hit the contact page and let\'s do this thing! (Darrell@SoTHISIsFitness.com)\r\n\r\n<strong>So there it is... a solid A+ rating for Grin Hola... </strong>the best damn granola I have ever or (probably) WILL ever eat.','Grin Hola - The BEST Granola you\'ll (probably) never eat.','','inherit','closed','closed','','27-revision-v1','','','2017-03-07 08:46:49','2017-03-07 13:46:49','',27,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/27-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(978,1,'2017-03-07 08:51:46','2017-03-07 13:51:46','<h2><strong>I\'ve pretty much seen the full spectrum of \"taste\".</strong></h2>\r\nI\'ve been that \"fat guy\" that eats everything indiscriminately. Overly greasy, fatty, salty, sauced and more. You reach a certain point where eating and drinking like that... you sort of deaden your taste buds. Then those terrible foods begin to... \"taste\" <em>good</em>.  <strong>Now? </strong>I\'m that \"fit guy\" who makes better choices. I avoid those things I used to eat. <strong>My taste buds came back to life.</strong> I can taste spices, nuance, subtlety, and the chef/creator\'s intent. It\'s why I drink my coffee black, why I love seltzer water, and why I say Grin Hola is not JUST granola.\r\n<h3><strong>I realize that might sound a bit... over the top...</strong></h3>\r\nBut have YOU tried Grin Hola? It\'s unlike any granola I\'ve ever picked off the shelf in the supermarket. TOTALLY found it by accident... might never have known about it otherwise. And... sadly...<strong> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">YOU</span> might <em>never</em> get to eat it.</strong><!--more-->\r\n<h2></h2>\r\n<h2><strong>It starts with quality, natural ingredients.</strong></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-958 size-medium\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PhotoGrid_1487162688390-300x155.png\" alt=\"Grin Hola apple pie ingredients\" width=\"300\" height=\"155\" />Grin Hola is made from pretty simple, pretty wholesome ingredients. The ingredients for the Apple Pie flavor, for example (see image) - I don\'t see anything artificial or difficult to pronounce there. The Peanut Butter &amp; Jelly flavor? It ACTUALLY has peanut butter and grape jelly in it! There\'s organic when it can be done, but sure, not EVERYTHING is organic. Honestly... not everything NEEDS to be. This isn\'t some elitist food blog - I\'m certainly not gonna dump on someone for not being 100% organic, 100% GMO free, etc. I\'m behind good, quality, healthy stuff. <strong>This fits the bill</strong><strong>. </strong>Besides...\r\n<h2><strong>The flavor is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">incredible</span>.</strong></h2>\r\nI can\'t go on any longer without talking about this. Most granola is dry, mostly flavorless, and not super impressive. Just a big bag of oats with maybe some nuts and fruit in there... then there\'s Grin Hola. This guy is some kind of kitchen wizard... I don\'t know HOW he does it... but there\'s an incredible depth of flavor in this stuff. It\'s hard to describe... but the way the flavors combine... there\'s levels that absolutely destroy everything else on the shelf. I can taste the vanilla and how it plays with the apple, the nutmeg... Honestly, I\'m no cullinary genius... but this guy is seriously some kind of magician.\r\n\r\n<strong>The flavor names/descriptions are spot-on, too!</strong> The Apple Pie tastes like a delicious, crunchy slice of apple pie. The Cocoa Nutty is the most delicious blend of chocolate and subtle vanilla tones you\'ll try. And OH... the Peanut Butter &amp; Jelly... actually tastes like a pb &amp; j sandwich! PB &amp; J is the one flavor I feel like is simply impossible for most companies to get right. Ever had a peanut butter &amp; jelly protein bar? Nine times out of ten... terrible. Grin Hola nailed it.\r\n<h3><strong><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-974\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/PhotoGrid_1487075913950-200x300.png\" alt=\"Grin hola package apple pie\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />Texture and mouth-feel are a home-run, too</strong></h3>\r\nMost granola is super dry, and to say it\'s \"crunchy\" would be a gross understatement. In this regard... Grin Hola, once again, is unlike any other granola I\'ve had. There\'s a moistness to it that seems wholly uncharacteristic of granola in general... but it works in the most amazing way. It\'s just soft enough, but there\'s still some crunch to it. I think that moistness helps carry more flavor, if that makes sense.\r\n<h3><strong>And it comes in such an unassuming package</strong></h3>\r\nGrin Hola... quite possibly the most delicious breakfast treat or trail snack available... comes in such a simple, plain, honest-to-goodness here-I-am package. Just a simple little stand-up pouch with a re-sealable top. That\'s it! That simple. It just sits there on the shelf... giggling because you have no idea the awesome that sits before you.\r\n<h2><strong>You can tell... it\'s made with love</strong></h2>\r\nHonestly, <strong>I don\'t even consider that to be <a href=\"http://www.dictionary.com/browse/hyperbole\">hyperbole</a>.</strong> There\'s no industrial kitchen, there\'s not even a humble unmarked no-storefront commercial kitchen. <a href=\"http://www.grinhola.com\">Grin Hola is a tiny little hyper-local company</a> - <em>it\'s a guy in his kitchen. </em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Yes, you read that right.</strong> The magic of this amazing granola SERIOUSLY happens in a home kitchen. No staff save for the man himself and his young helpers - yes... his kids. Jason Warren, founder, creator, and head chef of Grin Hola <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>is</strong></span> the American Dream in action. He had an idea, he brought it to life, he pitched himself and he is <strong>SUCCEEDING HUGELY.</strong>\r\n<h3><strong>He\'s earning that success with hard work</strong></h3>\r\nHe personally travels all over Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts. He\'s getting out there, spreading the word, sampling his product. He\'s boots-on-the-ground, finding opportunities. He sampled at the gym I manage, he\'s sampled at local markets, and he\'s sampled at local races (that\'s how I found him!). You can find him at places like Lambert\'s Fruit &amp; Produce in Hyannis, or Marshfield Hills General Store... but right now... not in a major supermarket... and not outside my very local area.\r\n<h3><strong>The rest of the state... and <em>everyone</em>... is missing out.</strong></h3>\r\nThis might just be the best breakfast food, munchable snack, or trail fuel you\'ve never eaten and WILL never eat. Due to certain constraints, right now it\'s not as widely available as some of us might like, and it\'s not readily available for online purchase. Nevertheless... this granola is so... GOOD... that I feel compelled to review it and tell the world about it. <strong>Even if 99% of you will never get to eat it. </strong>Those of you who live here, though? RUN, do not walk... and get yourself some of this amazing granola!\r\n<h2><strong>So WHAT are you waiting for?</strong></h2>\r\nSeriously... this isn\'t a paid ad or anything - I just honest to goodness think Grin Hola is THAT GOOD that EVERYONE who likes granola even a LITTLE bit should be eating it. And if you DON\'T like granola? Well... it\'s a safe bet you haven\'t tried Grin Hola and it might just change your mind. Don\'t live in Southeastern Massachusetts? FEAR NOT! Email me, I\'ll connect you with the man in charge - Jason - and we\'ll see about doing some kind of special-order ship-you-some situation. Hit the contact page and let\'s do this thing! (Darrell@SoTHISIsFitness.com)\r\n\r\n<strong>So there it is... a solid A+ rating for Grin Hola... </strong>the best damn granola I have ever or (probably) WILL ever eat.','Grin Hola - The BEST Granola you\'ll (probably) never eat.','','inherit','closed','closed','','27-revision-v1','','','2017-03-07 08:51:46','2017-03-07 13:51:46','',27,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/27-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(979,1,'2017-03-07 08:54:34','2017-03-07 13:54:34','<h2><strong>I\'ve pretty much seen the full spectrum of \"taste\".</strong></h2>\r\nI\'ve been that \"fat guy\" that eats everything indiscriminately. Overly greasy, fatty, salty, sauced and more. You reach a certain point where eating and drinking like that... you sort of deaden your taste buds. Then those terrible foods begin to... \"taste\" <em>good</em>.  <strong>Now? </strong>I\'m that \"fit guy\" who makes better choices. I avoid those things I used to eat. <strong>My taste buds came back to life.</strong> I can taste spices, nuance, subtlety, and the chef/creator\'s intent. It\'s why I drink my coffee black, why I love seltzer water, and why I say Grin Hola is not JUST granola.\r\n<h3><strong>I realize that might sound a bit... over the top...</strong></h3>\r\nBut have YOU tried Grin Hola? It\'s unlike any granola I\'ve ever picked off the shelf in the supermarket. TOTALLY found it by accident... might never have known about it otherwise. And... sadly...<strong> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">YOU</span> might <em>never</em> get to eat it.</strong><!--more-->\r\n<h2></h2>\r\n<h2><strong>It starts with quality, natural ingredients.</strong></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-958 size-medium\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PhotoGrid_1487162688390-300x155.png\" alt=\"Grin Hola apple pie ingredients\" width=\"300\" height=\"155\" />Grin Hola is made from pretty simple, pretty wholesome ingredients. The ingredients for the Apple Pie flavor, for example (see image) - I don\'t see anything artificial or difficult to pronounce there. The Peanut Butter &amp; Jelly flavor? It ACTUALLY has peanut butter and grape jelly in it! There\'s organic when it can be done, but sure, not EVERYTHING is organic. Honestly... not everything NEEDS to be. This isn\'t some elitist food blog - I\'m certainly not gonna dump on someone for not being 100% organic, 100% GMO free, etc. I\'m behind good, quality, healthy stuff. <strong>This fits the bill</strong><strong>. </strong>Besides...\r\n<h2><strong>The flavor is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">incredible</span>.</strong></h2>\r\nI can\'t go on any longer without talking about this. Most granola is dry, mostly flavorless, and not super impressive. Just a big bag of oats with maybe some nuts and fruit in there... then there\'s Grin Hola. This guy is some kind of kitchen wizard... I don\'t know HOW he does it... but there\'s an incredible depth of flavor in this stuff. It\'s hard to describe... but the way the flavors combine... there\'s levels that absolutely destroy everything else on the shelf. I can taste the vanilla and how it plays with the apple, the nutmeg... Honestly, I\'m no cullinary genius... but this guy is seriously some kind of magician.\r\n\r\n<strong>The flavor names/descriptions are spot-on, too!</strong> The Apple Pie tastes like a delicious, crunchy slice of apple pie. The Cocoa Nutty is the most delicious blend of chocolate and subtle vanilla tones you\'ll try. And OH... the Peanut Butter &amp; Jelly... actually tastes like a pb &amp; j sandwich! PB &amp; J is the one flavor I feel like is simply impossible for most companies to get right. Ever had a peanut butter &amp; jelly protein bar? Nine times out of ten... terrible. Grin Hola nailed it.\r\n<h3><strong><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-974\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/PhotoGrid_1487075913950-200x300.png\" alt=\"Grin hola package apple pie\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />Texture and mouth-feel are a home-run, too</strong></h3>\r\nMost granola is super dry, and to say it\'s \"crunchy\" would be a gross understatement. In this regard... Grin Hola, once again, is unlike any other granola I\'ve had. There\'s a moistness to it that seems wholly uncharacteristic of granola in general... but it works in the most amazing way. It\'s just soft enough, but there\'s still some crunch to it. I think that moistness helps carry more flavor, if that makes sense.\r\n<h3><strong>And it comes in such an unassuming package</strong></h3>\r\nGrin Hola... quite possibly the most delicious breakfast treat or trail snack available... comes in such a simple, plain, honest-to-goodness here-I-am package. Just a simple little stand-up pouch with a re-sealable top. That\'s it! That simple. It just sits there on the shelf... giggling because you have no idea the awesome that sits before you.\r\n<h2><strong>You can tell... Grin Hola is made with love</strong></h2>\r\nHonestly, <strong>I don\'t even consider that to be <a href=\"http://www.dictionary.com/browse/hyperbole\">hyperbole</a>.</strong> There\'s no industrial kitchen, there\'s not even a humble unmarked no-storefront commercial kitchen. Grin Hola is <a href=\"http://www.grinhola.com\">a tiny little hyper-local company - <em>it\'s a guy in his kitchen. </em></a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Yes, you read that right.</strong> The magic of this amazing granola SERIOUSLY happens in a home kitchen. No staff save for the man himself and his young helpers - yes... his kids. Jason Warren, founder, creator, and head chef of Grin Hola <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>is</strong></span> the American Dream in action. He had an idea, he brought it to life, he pitched himself and he is <strong>SUCCEEDING HUGELY.</strong>\r\n<h3><strong>He\'s earning that success with hard work</strong></h3>\r\nHe personally travels all over Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts. He\'s getting out there, spreading the word, sampling his product. He\'s boots-on-the-ground, finding opportunities. He sampled at the gym I manage, he\'s sampled at local markets, and he\'s sampled at local races (that\'s how I found him!). You can find him at places like Lambert\'s Fruit &amp; Produce in Hyannis, or Marshfield Hills General Store... but right now... not in a major supermarket... and not outside my very local area.\r\n<h3><strong>The rest of the state... and <em>everyone</em>... is missing out.</strong></h3>\r\nThis might just be the best breakfast food, munchable snack, or trail fuel you\'ve never eaten and WILL never eat. Due to certain constraints, right now it\'s not as widely available as some of us might like, and it\'s not readily available for online purchase. Nevertheless... this granola is so... GOOD... that I feel compelled to review it and tell the world about it. <strong>Even if 99% of you will never get to eat it (read on, though... maybe I can hook you up). </strong>Those of you who live here, though? RUN, do not walk... and get yourself some of this amazing granola!\r\n<h2><strong>So WHAT are you waiting for?</strong></h2>\r\nSeriously... this isn\'t a paid ad or anything - I just honest to goodness think Grin Hola is THAT GOOD that EVERYONE who likes granola even a LITTLE bit should be eating it. And if you DON\'T like granola? Well... it\'s a safe bet you haven\'t tried Grin Hola and it might just change your mind. Don\'t live in Southeastern Massachusetts? FEAR NOT! Email me, I\'ll connect you with the man in charge - Jason - and we\'ll see about doing some kind of special-order ship-you-some situation. Hit the contact page and let\'s do this thing! (Darrell@SoTHISIsFitness.com)\r\n\r\n<strong>So there it is... a solid A+ rating for Grin Hola... </strong>the best damn granola I have ever or (probably) WILL ever eat.','Grin Hola - The BEST Granola you\'ll (probably) never eat.','','inherit','closed','closed','','27-revision-v1','','','2017-03-07 08:54:34','2017-03-07 13:54:34','',27,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/27-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(980,1,'2017-03-09 00:20:29','2017-03-09 05:20:29','<h2><strong>Anyone who knows anything about running</strong></h2>\r\nknows, at least to some degree, that \"The Boston Marathon\" is <em>a thing</em>. Whether you realize how BIG of a thing it is... you still <em>know </em>of it... at least in some small way. But you get that it\'s a big deal. And you probably know that fundraising and charity teams are a thing. But do you REALLY know what The Boston Marathon <em>really</em> is? How the fundraising works? Why people <strong><em>care</em></strong> so much?\r\n<h3>I thought I knew. <strong>I was wrong.</strong></h3>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>What\'s the big deal with Boston?</strong></h2>\r\nThe city of Boston comes alive in late February and early March. All of a sudden... it seems runners are EVERYWHERE. Mass Ave in Cambridge, along the Charles, anywhere you go in the city, really, you\'ll find the neon-clad masses cruising up and down the sidewalks, dutifully logging the miles as they build to the Big Event on Patriot\'s Day.\r\n<h3><strong>And then... <em>it comes!</em></strong></h3>\r\nTens of thousands of people make the carb-fueled, pavement-pounding 26.2 mile pilgrimage from Hopkinton to the heart of the city of Boston. Passing through Ashland, Framingham, Natick &amp; Wellesley. Seeing the miles tick by as they as they pass through Newton to Commonwealth Ave. Summiting Heartbreak Hill, onward to Fenway Park and the ever-distant Citgo sign. Back to Comm Ave... through the thickest of the thick, the hundreds and thousands of spectators... right on Hereford... left on Boylston... until finally... Copley Square and the Boston Public Library come into view... the freshly painted finish line... and the sweet release of the finish. The infamous track jacket and medal have been earned, with all their attendant prestige. <em>You did it. </em><em>You\'re a marathoner. You ran Boston!</em>\r\n<h3><strong>And even if you never run it again... you\'ll never forget it.</strong></h3>\r\nThe Boston Marathon holds a high level of regard among those in the running world, and rightly so. It\'s one of the more challenging, the oldest, and the most prestigious marathons you can hope to participate in. It is highly desired and notoriously difficult to get in to. You\'ve either got to run another marathon VERY fast to qualify, or you\'ve got to be accepted to a charity team and raise gobs of money. But how exactly does that even work?\r\n\r\nPeter Villa, of the \"How Was Your Run Today?\" podcast, joins us to talk about exactly that. Join us for a positively <em>rousing </em>discussion about:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>when last we saw each other at Millinocket</li>\r\n 	<li>why someone would want to run Boston at all</li>\r\n 	<li>qualifying for Boston</li>\r\n 	<li>how to become a part of a charity team</li>\r\n 	<li>how fundraising on a charity team works</li>\r\n 	<li>and more</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Links &amp; Resources from this episode</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.HowWasYourRunToday.com\">www.HowWasYourRunToday.com</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.crowdrise.com/spauldingrehabboston17/fundraiser/petervilla\">Peter\'s Boston Marathon fundraising page</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://giving.spauldingnetwork.org/raceforrehab\">Spaulding Race for Rehab</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon.aspx\">Official BAA Boston Marathon website</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\r\n\r\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5153270/height/90/width/500/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/no-cache/true/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f59d0f/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>','Peter Villa, The Boston Marathon, & Fundraising (Podcast #28)','','publish','open','open','','peter-villa-the-boston-marathon-fundraising-podcast-28','','','2017-03-08 23:45:20','2017-03-09 04:45:20','',0,'http://sothisisfitness.com/?p=980',0,'post','',0),(981,1,'2017-03-08 22:11:38','2017-03-09 03:11:38','<h2><strong>Anyone who knows anything about running</strong></h2>\r\nknows, at least to some degree, that \"The Boston Marathon\" is <em>a thing</em>. Whether you realize how BIG of a thing it is... you still <em>know </em>of it... at least in some small way. But you get that it\'s a big deal. And you probably know that fundraising and charity teams are a thing. But do you REALLY know what The Boston Marathon <em>really</em> is? How the fundraising works? Why people <strong><em>care</em></strong> so much?\r\n<h3>I thought I knew. <strong>I was wrong.</strong></h3>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>What\'s the big deal with Boston?</strong></h2>\r\nThe city of Boston comes alive in late February and early March. All of a sudden... it seems runners are EVERYWHERE. Mass Ave in Cambridge, along the Charles, anywhere you go in the city, really, you\'ll find the neon-clad masses cruising up and down the sidewalks, dutifully logging the miles as they build to the Big Event on Patriot\'s Day.\r\n<h3><strong>And then... <em>it comes!</em></strong></h3>\r\nTens of thousands of people make the carb-fueled, pavement-pounding 26.2 mile pilgrimage from Hopkinton to the heart of the city of Boston. Passing through Ashland, Framingham, Natick &amp; Wellesley. Seeing the miles tick by as they as they pass through Newton to Commonwealth Ave. Summiting Heartbreak Hill, onward to Fenway Park and the ever-distant Citgo sign. Back to Comm Ave... through the thickest of the thick, the hundreds and thousands of spectators... right on Hereford... left on Boylston... until finally... Copley Square and the Boston Public Library come into view... the freshly painted finish line... and the sweet release of the finish. The infamous track jacket and medal have been earned, with all their attendant prestige. <em>You did it. </em><em>You\'re a marathoner. You ran Boston!</em>\r\n<h3><strong>And even if you never run it again... you\'ll never forget it.</strong></h3>\r\nThe Boston Marathon holds a high level of regard among those in the running world, and rightly so. It\'s one of the more challenging, the oldest, and the most prestigious marathons you can hope to participate in. It is highly desired and notoriously difficult to get in to. You\'ve either got to run another marathon VERY fast to qualify, or you\'ve got to be accepted to a charity team and raise gobs of money. But how exactly does that even work?\r\n\r\nPeter Villa, of the \"How Was Your Run Today?\" podcast, joins us to talk about exactly that. Join us for a positively <em>rousing </em>discussion about:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>when last we saw each other at Millinocket</li>\r\n 	<li>why someone would want to run Boston at all</li>\r\n 	<li>qualifying for Boston</li>\r\n 	<li>how to become a part of a charity team</li>\r\n 	<li>how fundraising on a charity team works</li>\r\n 	<li>and more</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;','Peter Villa, The Boston Marathon, & Fundraising (Podcast #28)','','inherit','closed','closed','','980-revision-v1','','','2017-03-08 22:11:38','2017-03-09 03:11:38','',980,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/980-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(984,1,'2017-03-08 23:28:35','2017-03-09 04:28:35','','peter villa the boston marathon and fundraising podcast ep 28','','inherit','open','closed','','wordswag_1489032676001','','','2017-03-08 23:44:30','2017-03-09 04:44:30','',980,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/wordswag_1489032676001.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(985,1,'2017-03-08 23:45:20','2017-03-09 04:45:20','<h2><strong>Anyone who knows anything about running</strong></h2>\r\nknows, at least to some degree, that \"The Boston Marathon\" is <em>a thing</em>. Whether you realize how BIG of a thing it is... you still <em>know </em>of it... at least in some small way. But you get that it\'s a big deal. And you probably know that fundraising and charity teams are a thing. But do you REALLY know what The Boston Marathon <em>really</em> is? How the fundraising works? Why people <strong><em>care</em></strong> so much?\r\n<h3>I thought I knew. <strong>I was wrong.</strong></h3>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>What\'s the big deal with Boston?</strong></h2>\r\nThe city of Boston comes alive in late February and early March. All of a sudden... it seems runners are EVERYWHERE. Mass Ave in Cambridge, along the Charles, anywhere you go in the city, really, you\'ll find the neon-clad masses cruising up and down the sidewalks, dutifully logging the miles as they build to the Big Event on Patriot\'s Day.\r\n<h3><strong>And then... <em>it comes!</em></strong></h3>\r\nTens of thousands of people make the carb-fueled, pavement-pounding 26.2 mile pilgrimage from Hopkinton to the heart of the city of Boston. Passing through Ashland, Framingham, Natick &amp; Wellesley. Seeing the miles tick by as they as they pass through Newton to Commonwealth Ave. Summiting Heartbreak Hill, onward to Fenway Park and the ever-distant Citgo sign. Back to Comm Ave... through the thickest of the thick, the hundreds and thousands of spectators... right on Hereford... left on Boylston... until finally... Copley Square and the Boston Public Library come into view... the freshly painted finish line... and the sweet release of the finish. The infamous track jacket and medal have been earned, with all their attendant prestige. <em>You did it. </em><em>You\'re a marathoner. You ran Boston!</em>\r\n<h3><strong>And even if you never run it again... you\'ll never forget it.</strong></h3>\r\nThe Boston Marathon holds a high level of regard among those in the running world, and rightly so. It\'s one of the more challenging, the oldest, and the most prestigious marathons you can hope to participate in. It is highly desired and notoriously difficult to get in to. You\'ve either got to run another marathon VERY fast to qualify, or you\'ve got to be accepted to a charity team and raise gobs of money. But how exactly does that even work?\r\n\r\nPeter Villa, of the \"How Was Your Run Today?\" podcast, joins us to talk about exactly that. Join us for a positively <em>rousing </em>discussion about:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>when last we saw each other at Millinocket</li>\r\n 	<li>why someone would want to run Boston at all</li>\r\n 	<li>qualifying for Boston</li>\r\n 	<li>how to become a part of a charity team</li>\r\n 	<li>how fundraising on a charity team works</li>\r\n 	<li>and more</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Links &amp; Resources from this episode</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.HowWasYourRunToday.com\">www.HowWasYourRunToday.com</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.crowdrise.com/spauldingrehabboston17/fundraiser/petervilla\">Peter\'s Boston Marathon fundraising page</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://giving.spauldingnetwork.org/raceforrehab\">Spaulding Race for Rehab</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon.aspx\">Official BAA Boston Marathon website</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\r\n\r\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5153270/height/90/width/500/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/no-cache/true/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f59d0f/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>','Peter Villa, The Boston Marathon, & Fundraising (Podcast #28)','','inherit','closed','closed','','980-revision-v1','','','2017-03-08 23:45:20','2017-03-09 04:45:20','',980,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/980-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(988,1,'2017-03-16 08:40:48','2017-03-16 12:40:48','','leaving the job that changed my life podcast','','inherit','open','closed','','wordswag_1489651079919','','','2017-03-16 08:44:17','2017-03-16 12:44:17','',965,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/wordswag_1489651079919.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(989,1,'2017-03-16 09:00:32','2017-03-16 13:00:32','<h2><strong>Sometimes in</strong> <strong>life</strong> <strong>we come to a crossroads.</strong></h2>\r\nWhen we get to this crossroads... we usually have to make a decision. Sometimes, it\'s a pretty big decision. Sometimes... it\'s a decision who\'s consequences can ultimately alter the course of the rest of your life.\r\n\r\nI recently stood at a crossroads like that. And to steal a line from a famous poem... I took the road less travelled.\r\n<h3><strong>I am leaving the job that changed my life.</strong></h3>\r\nIn doing so, I\'m forging a new path in life... I\'m taking a risk, going after what I\'m most passionate about... and only time will tell how it\'ll all work out. I have loved this job. It truly did change my life. <em><strong>So why on earth would I leave it?</strong></em><!--more-->\r\n<h4><strong><em>For the full story and discussion (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a>, on <a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a>, or on the web player at the bottom of this post.</em></strong></h4>\r\nI have loved my job for three long years. It was honestly an incredible opportunity that changed the course of my life in more ways than I think I can ever truly appreciate. I can say with absolute certainty that my life would not be the same if I hadn\'t been in this position. It\'s taught me a lot about myself, the world, and my place <em>IN</em> the world.\r\n<h3><strong>At the end of the day... this job showed me my purpose</strong></h3>\r\nI realize how that might sound... <em>but it\'s true</em>. This job really did show me what I feel is truly my calling in life - motivating people and helping them to make real, lasting change in their health &amp; fitness. This job did something else though... it showed me, once and for all... what I DO NOT want to do.\r\n<h2><strong>And that\'s why I\'m leaving the job that changed my life</strong></h2>\r\nNot because of something sinister. It\'s much more harmless than that. I discovered something I think I knew at the Ninety Nine Restaurant... <em>I don\'t want to be in management or administration</em>. One of the things that has frustrated me has been having the weight of running the whole club on my shoulders. Every little thing that has to  be kept track of, every measurable, every controllable (and non-controllable). Staff management, cleanliness, sales and attrition, customer ratings, business to business marketing, problem resolution...\r\n<h3><strong>I want to spend my time <em>helping people.</em> Not administrating.</strong></h3>\r\nI feel I\'m much more able to accomplish this by simplifying my role. I want to be a cog in the machine. I\'m stepping back from management and becoming a personal trainer. I\'m going to be an agent of change, boots-on-the-ground, in the trenches with the people that are trying to change their lives.\r\n<h2><strong>Sometimes it\'s important to take a chance and follow your heart.</strong></h2>\r\nI realize I\'m taking a risk and completely shaking up my whole life. EVERYTHING is changing. I\'m both terrified and excited for it all. There\'s much more to it than what\'s in this blog post... and I encourage you to listen to the podcast to get the full picture. I also encourage you to email me if you have questions or if you want to keep in touch.\r\n<h3><strong>Live your passion, follow your dreams, and Live. Life. Limitless.</strong></h3>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>What\'s in this episode of the Podcast:</strong></span></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Whoa - we moved!</li>\r\n 	<li>Adventures In Adulting</li>\r\n 	<li>Internet, and other 2017 problems</li>\r\n 	<li>Exploring new surroundings</li>\r\n 	<li>What\'s In The Box?</li>\r\n 	<li>Leaving the job that changed my life\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>The quick \"what\'s happening?\"</li>\r\n 	<li>Why I\'m leaving</li>\r\n 	<li>What I\'m getting into, and why</li>\r\n 	<li>How this affects So THIS Is Fitness (and... y\'know...<em>life)</em></li>\r\n 	<li>The lesson to be learned from all this</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\r\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5175368/height/90/width/500/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f59d0f/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>','Leaving The Job That Changed My Life (Podcast  Ep. 29)','','inherit','closed','closed','','965-revision-v1','','','2017-03-16 09:00:32','2017-03-16 13:00:32','',965,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/965-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(990,1,'2017-03-16 11:37:49','2017-03-16 15:37:49','<h2><strong>Sometimes in</strong> <strong>life</strong> <strong>we come to a crossroads.</strong></h2>\nWhen we get to this crossroads... we usually have to make a decision. Sometimes, it\'s a pretty big decision. Sometimes... it\'s a decision who\'s consequences can ultimately alter the course of the rest of your life.\n\nI recently stood at a crossroads like that. And to steal a line from a famous poem... I took the road less travelled.\n<h3><strong>I am leaving the job that changed my life.</strong></h3>\nIn doing so, I\'m forging a new path in life... I\'m taking a risk, going after what I\'m most passionate about... and only time will tell how it\'ll all work out. I have loved this job. It truly did change my life. <em><strong>So why on earth would I leave it?</strong></em><!--more-->\n<h3><strong><em>For the full story and discussion (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a>, on <a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a>, or on the web player at the bottom of this post.</em></strong></h3>\nI have loved my job for three long years. It was honestly an incredible opportunity that changed the course of my life in more ways than I think I can ever truly appreciate. I can say with absolute certainty that my life would not be the same if I hadn\'t been in this position. It\'s taught me a lot about myself, the world, and my place <em>IN</em> the world.\n<h3><strong>At the end of the day... this job showed me my purpose</strong></h3>\nI realize how that might sound... <em>but it\'s true</em>. This job really did show me what I feel is truly my calling in life - motivating people and helping them to make real, lasting change in their health &amp; fitness. This job did something else though... it showed me, once and for all... what I DO NOT want to do.\n<h2><strong>And that\'s why I\'m leaving the job that changed my life</strong></h2>\nNot because of something sinister. It\'s much more harmless than that. I discovered something I think I knew at the Ninety Nine Restaurant... <em>I don\'t want to be in management or administration</em>. One of the things that has frustrated me has been having the weight of running the whole club on my shoulders. Every little thing that has to  be kept track of, every measurable, every controllable (and non-controllable). Staff management, cleanliness, sales and attrition, customer ratings, business to business marketing, problem resolution...\n<h3><strong>I want to spend my time <em>helping people.</em> Not administrating.</strong></h3>\nI feel I\'m much more able to accomplish this by simplifying my role. I want to be a cog in the machine. I\'m stepping back from management and becoming a personal trainer. I\'m going to be an agent of change, boots-on-the-ground, in the trenches with the people that are trying to change their lives.\n<h2><strong>Sometimes it\'s important to take a chance and follow your heart.</strong></h2>\nI realize I\'m taking a risk and completely shaking up my whole life. EVERYTHING is changing. I\'m both terrified and excited for it all. There\'s much more to it than what\'s in this blog post... and I encourage you to listen to the podcast to get the full picture. I also encourage you to email me if you have questions or if you want to keep in touch.\n<h3><strong>Live your passion, follow your dreams, and Live. Life. Limitless.</strong></h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>What\'s in this episode of the Podcast:</strong></span></h3>\n<ul>\n 	<li>Whoa - we moved!</li>\n 	<li>Adventures In Adulting</li>\n 	<li>Internet, and other 2017 problems</li>\n 	<li>Exploring new surroundings</li>\n 	<li>What\'s In The Box?</li>\n 	<li>Leaving the job that changed my life\n<ul>\n 	<li>The quick \"what\'s happening?\"</li>\n 	<li>Why I\'m leaving</li>\n 	<li>What I\'m getting into, and why</li>\n 	<li>How this affects So THIS Is Fitness (and... y\'know...<em>life)</em></li>\n 	<li>The lesson to be learned from all this</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\n<ul>\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\n</ul>\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\n<ul>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\n</ul>\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5175368/height/90/width/500/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f59d0f/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>','Leaving The Job That Changed My Life (Podcast  Ep. 29)','','inherit','closed','closed','','965-autosave-v1','','','2017-03-16 11:37:49','2017-03-16 15:37:49','',965,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/965-autosave-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(991,1,'2017-03-16 11:39:04','2017-03-16 15:39:04','<h2><strong>Sometimes in</strong> <strong>life</strong> <strong>we come to a crossroads.</strong></h2>\r\nWhen we get to this crossroads... we usually have to make a decision. Sometimes, it\'s a pretty big decision. Sometimes... it\'s a decision who\'s consequences can ultimately alter the course of the rest of your life.\r\n\r\nI recently stood at a crossroads like that. And to steal a line from a famous poem... I took the road less travelled.\r\n<h3><strong>I am leaving the job that changed my life.</strong></h3>\r\nIn doing so, I\'m forging a new path in life... I\'m taking a risk, going after what I\'m most passionate about... and only time will tell how it\'ll all work out. I have loved this job. It truly did change my life. <em><strong>So why on earth would I leave it?</strong></em><!--more-->\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><em>For the full story and discussion (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a></span>, on <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a></span>, or on the web player at the bottom of this post.</em></strong></span></h3>\r\nI have loved my job for three long years. It was honestly an incredible opportunity that changed the course of my life in more ways than I think I can ever truly appreciate. I can say with absolute certainty that my life would not be the same if I hadn\'t been in this position. It\'s taught me a lot about myself, the world, and my place <em>IN</em> the world.\r\n<h3><strong>At the end of the day... this job showed me my purpose</strong></h3>\r\nI realize how that might sound... <em>but it\'s true</em>. This job really did show me what I feel is truly my calling in life - motivating people and helping them to make real, lasting change in their health &amp; fitness. This job did something else though... it showed me, once and for all... what I DO NOT want to do.\r\n<h2><strong>And that\'s why I\'m leaving the job that changed my life</strong></h2>\r\nNot because of something sinister. It\'s much more harmless than that. I discovered something I think I knew at the Ninety Nine Restaurant... <em>I don\'t want to be in management or administration</em>. One of the things that has frustrated me has been having the weight of running the whole club on my shoulders. Every little thing that has to  be kept track of, every measurable, every controllable (and non-controllable). Staff management, cleanliness, sales and attrition, customer ratings, business to business marketing, problem resolution...\r\n<h3><strong>I want to spend my time <em>helping people.</em> Not administrating.</strong></h3>\r\nI feel I\'m much more able to accomplish this by simplifying my role. I want to be a cog in the machine. I\'m stepping back from management and becoming a personal trainer. I\'m going to be an agent of change, boots-on-the-ground, in the trenches with the people that are trying to change their lives.\r\n<h2><strong>Sometimes it\'s important to take a chance and follow your heart.</strong></h2>\r\nI realize I\'m taking a risk and completely shaking up my whole life. EVERYTHING is changing. I\'m both terrified and excited for it all. There\'s much more to it than what\'s in this blog post... and I encourage you to listen to the podcast to get the full picture. I also encourage you to email me if you have questions or if you want to keep in touch.\r\n<h3><strong>Live your passion, follow your dreams, and Live. Life. Limitless.</strong></h3>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>What\'s in this episode of the Podcast:</strong></span></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Whoa - we moved!</li>\r\n 	<li>Adventures In Adulting</li>\r\n 	<li>Internet, and other 2017 problems</li>\r\n 	<li>Exploring new surroundings</li>\r\n 	<li>What\'s In The Box?</li>\r\n 	<li>Leaving the job that changed my life\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>The quick \"what\'s happening?\"</li>\r\n 	<li>Why I\'m leaving</li>\r\n 	<li>What I\'m getting into, and why</li>\r\n 	<li>How this affects So THIS Is Fitness (and... y\'know...<em>life)</em></li>\r\n 	<li>The lesson to be learned from all this</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\r\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5175368/height/90/width/500/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f59d0f/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>','Leaving The Job That Changed My Life (Podcast  Ep. 29)','','inherit','closed','closed','','965-revision-v1','','','2017-03-16 11:39:04','2017-03-16 15:39:04','',965,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/965-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(992,1,'2017-03-27 16:26:37','2017-03-27 20:26:37','<em>(Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links - if you click through and purchase I may be compensated. I also received the shoes mentioned in order to review them. As always, all opinions are my own.)</em>\r\n<h2><strong>I know next to nothing about running shoes.</strong></h2>\r\nI\'m a pretty simple guy. Up until this review process came along, and the Reebok Harmony Road dropped into my lap... the extent of my shoe knowledge was <em>\"yeah it feels good\"</em>, <em>\"ooh, pretty\"</em>, and <em>\"yeah... feels like these need to retire\"</em>.  I had reviewed foods, supplements, and other types of \"gear\"... but not a shoe. And now, here I was... with the opportunity to do just that. \"Here\'s some shoes - go nuts!\" - <em><strong>Who was I kidding? I\'m WHOLLY unqualified for this.</strong></em>\r\n<h3><strong>So, naturally, I gave myself a crash course</strong></h3>\r\nNow that I\'ve done that? <strong>Instant shoe-genius, obviously.</strong> Ok, not so much... BUT - I DO know a few things. I know why certain shoes work for me and others don\'t... I know why I like what I like... and I get why the Reebok Harmony Road is a solid shoe. So... take a chance... venture forth with me... into my <em>first ever</em> running shoe review. <!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>I really should know what I\'m talking about.</strong></h2>\r\nHonestly, as an ultramarathoner... it really is in my best interest to know about the technical stuff about running shoes. So, self-educating I went... just like I did for the first year of my fitness journey. Just like when I got into marathons and ultramarathons. <em><strong>Doing it the hard way</strong></em><strong><em>... </em></strong>because why should anything be easy.\r\n<h3><strong>So what did I learn?</strong></h3>\r\nOh all SORTS the heelof stuff - the sort of stuff that\'s going to seem super basic to my running friends who are giggling at me for being so late to the knowledge-party. SO... there\'s going to be a separate post which, God help me, is going up flipping soon. THAT post will explain all the stuff I just self-taught (because that\'s half the point of So THIS Is Fitness, right?). For now? Let\'s stick to the meat and potatoes - the Reebok Harmony Road. I want to talk experience... and the tech behind it.\r\n<h2><strong><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1007\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_20170323_093127-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"reebok harmony road\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />The fit and feel were solid (with one caveat)</strong></h2>\r\nThose of you who know me personally (or have heard me complain)... know that I have fat feet (literally, wide or extra wide sizing). Part of me thinks this is a product of my having been grossly overweight most of my life and gravity just kinda squishing and spreading out my feet like too-soupy pancake batter. Why is this relevant? Why am I taking the time to preface my review with this?\r\n\r\n<strong>This \"wide sizing\" crap is a miserable existence for a runner.</strong>\r\n\r\nEvery time I have the opportunity to try a shoe, promote a shoe, or just need to BUY new shoes... my selection is limited not only by the type of shoe I need (stability vs neutral)... but the fact that I usually need a 4E width. Sometimes I can get away with a 2E... but across the board... the thought of wearing a standard-width shoe (D) is laughable. This is more of a pain than you might think - it seems the best, most high-tech, most visually appealing shoes... never come in a damn 2E or 4E width.\r\n<h3><strong>I REALLY like the fit of this shoe.</strong></h3>\r\nThe Harmony Road just <em>feels really good!</em> The toe-box has adequate room so I can kinda scrunch up my toes to stretch out, flex, and make sure I can still feel them on long <em>cold </em>runs. The heel cup feels pretty perfect, and I\'m really liking the low-cut style around the ankle... no rubbing, no chafing, and no constriction when I want to shake it out, stretch and move a bit.\r\n<h3><strong>So why mention that \"fat foot\" nonsense?</strong></h3>\r\nThis is the one part of the shoe that is positively KILLING me... The midfoot is a bit tight. And by \"a bit\"... I mean I\'m spilling over the sole of the shoe by about 1/4\" to 1/2\". OMG I can\'t stand it... I LOVE this shoe... and THAT has to be my issue. *sigh*. Nevertheless, I tried it for some brief runs anyway.\r\n<h2><strong>Run-testing the Reebok Harmony Road</strong></h2>\r\nDid I mention the test runs were short? Well.. short for me, meaning 3 or 4 miles. I\'m pretty disappointed in this, I have to say... and it\'s my own fault. I\'ve got Providence Marathon coming up May 7th and for the last 2 or 3 weeks... I haven\'t been able to get a run in the double-digits to save my life. The short runs I got in THIS shoe, however, were awesome.\r\n<h2><strong>Rides like a Caddy</strong></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1008\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_20170323_093019-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"reebok harmony road heel\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />OK, that\'s an exaggeration... but the point remains... One of the reasons I love shopping at local running stores is they generally let you jog around a bit to try out the shoe. The ride, the weight of the shoe, the shock absorption... these are the things I usually notice right away. Well, I already said it\'s super light... but the ride is so smooth. Reebok has put in different \"zones\" in the midsole, with this funky, noodle-looking foam by the heel... all that air and room in there? It allows the foam to compress, to shock absorb you. <em><strong>Welcome to your smooth ride, folks!</strong></em>\r\n\r\nNot only that... but they feel incredibly light for an all-around trainer. One of the nifty pieces of tech in the Harmony Road is the lightweight, synthetic mesh upper. It\'s so light and airy it\'s almost like I\'m not wearing anything. With how breathable this is, I have a feeling it\'s going to make a GREAT summer road running shoe. The upper is also seamless which, supposedly, alleviates irritation concerns.\r\n<h3><strong>This feels like a good long-distance trainer.</strong></h3>\r\nGiven the light feel, the shock absorption, and the freedom of movement... I could totally see this as a potential \"long slow run\" shoe for my big weekend runs. Honestly, I\'d probably wear it on shorter, faster runs too... but that\'s jsut me. That said, I know there are lighter shoes out there, so this may not be everyone\'s choice for short speedy runs, or sprint workouts. Long ones? Sure. I\'d recommend it for those.\r\n<h2><strong>This is Reebok\'s big comeback, apparently</strong></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1010\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Harmony_Road_800x434_1-300x163.jpg\" alt=\"harmony road rw badge\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" />I did mention I\'m not a big running shoe geek, right? It would seem that Reebok hasn\'t been playing in the \"running shoe sandbox\" much lately, and this was their foray back into the spotlight. I\'d say they did a good job... and apparently, so would Runner\'s World - who gave the Reebok Harmony Road recognition as it\'s best running shoe debut of 2017. As far as I\'m concerned... they did a good job with it. Honestly, I WISH it came in 4E, or even 2E... but alas, my curse... the fat foot keeps me from experiencing the best shoes out there in their most perfect-for-my-foot form. I\'m going to keep wearing them though... at least for now... and see where this goes. WHO KNOWS... maybe I can rock these things with no adverse effects. Time will tell. Until then... perhaps you should get out there and get YOURself a pair. <a href=\"http://mrgo.co/tjc2l\">Get your own pair! Click this link to buy your own pair online now!</a> - They\'re retailing for $120 right now. Get after it, get out there for a run, and let me know how you like them!','Reebok Harmony Road Review','','publish','open','open','','reebok-harmony-road-review','','','2017-03-30 08:25:08','2017-03-30 12:25:08','',0,'http://sothisisfitness.com/?p=992',0,'post','',0),(993,1,'2017-03-20 23:31:58','2017-03-21 03:31:58','<h2>I know next to nothing about running shoes.</h2>\r\nI\'m a pretty simple guy. Up until this review process came along, and the Reebok Harmony Road dropped into my lap... the extent of my shoe knowledge was <em>\"yeah it feels good\"</em>, <em>\"ooh, pretty\"</em>, and <em>\"yeah... feels like these need to retire\"</em>.  I had reviewed foods, supplements, and other types of \"gear\"... but not a shoe. And now, here I was... with the opportunity to do just that. \"Here\'s some shoes - go nuts!\" - <em><strong>Who was I kidding? I\'m WHOLLY unqualified for this.</strong></em>\r\n<h3>So, naturally, I took a crash course in \"running shoes\".</h3>\r\nNow that I\'ve done that? <strong>Instant shoe-genius, obviously.</strong> Ok, not so much... BUT - I DO know a few things. I know why certain shoes work for me and others don\'t... I know why I like what I like... and I get why the Reebok Harmony Road is a solid shoe. So... take a chance... venture forth with me... into my <em>first ever</em> running shoe review. <!--more-->\r\n<h2>I really should know what I\'m talking about.</h2>\r\nHonestly, as an ultramarathoner... it really is in my best interest to know about this running shoes. So, self-educating I went... just like I did for the first year of my fitness journey. Just like when I got into marathons and ultramarathons. <em><strong>Doing it the hard way</strong></em><strong><em>... </em></strong>because why should anything be easy.\r\n<h3>So what did I learn?</h3>\r\nOh all SORTS of stuff - the sort of stuff that\'s going to seem super basic to my running friends who are giggling at me for being so late to the knowledge-party. SO... there\'s going to be a separate post which, God help me, is going up flipping soon. THAT post will explain all the stuff I just self-taught (because that\'s half the point of So THIS Is Fitness, right?). For now? Let\'s stick to the meat and potatoes - the Reebok Harmony Road. I want to talk experience... and the tech behind it.\r\n<h2>The fit and feel were solid (with one caveat)</h2>\r\nThose of you who know me personally (or have heard me complain)... know that I have fat feet (literally, wide or extra wide sizing). Part of me thinks this is a product of my having been grossly overweight most of my life and gravity just kinda squishing and spreading out my feet like too-soupy pancake batter. Why is this relevant? Why am I taking the time to preface my review with this?\r\n\r\n<strong>This \"wide sizing\" crap is a miserable existence for a runner.</strong>\r\n\r\nEvery time I have the opportunity to try a shoe, promote a shoe, or just need to BUY new shoes... my selection is limited not only by the type of shoe I need (stability vs neutral)... but the fact that I usually need a 4E width. Sometimes I can get away with a 2E... but across the board... the thought of wearing a standard-width shoe (D) is laughable. This is more of a pain than you might think - it seems the best, most high-tech, most visually appealing shoes... never come in a damn 2E or 4E width.','Reebok Harmony Road Review','','inherit','closed','closed','','992-revision-v1','','','2017-03-20 23:31:58','2017-03-21 03:31:58','',992,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/992-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(994,1,'2017-03-21 00:04:21','2017-03-21 04:04:21','<h2>I know next to nothing about running shoes.</h2>\r\nI\'m a pretty simple guy. Up until this review process came along, and the Reebok Harmony Road dropped into my lap... the extent of my shoe knowledge was <em>\"yeah it feels good\"</em>, <em>\"ooh, pretty\"</em>, and <em>\"yeah... feels like these need to retire\"</em>.  I had reviewed foods, supplements, and other types of \"gear\"... but not a shoe. And now, here I was... with the opportunity to do just that. \"Here\'s some shoes - go nuts!\" - <em><strong>Who was I kidding? I\'m WHOLLY unqualified for this.</strong></em>\r\n<h3>So, naturally, I gave myself a crash course</h3>\r\nNow that I\'ve done that? <strong>Instant shoe-genius, obviously.</strong> Ok, not so much... BUT - I DO know a few things. I know why certain shoes work for me and others don\'t... I know why I like what I like... and I get why the Reebok Harmony Road is a solid shoe. So... take a chance... venture forth with me... into my <em>first ever</em> running shoe review. <!--more-->\r\n<h2>I really should know what I\'m talking about.</h2>\r\nHonestly, as an ultramarathoner... it really is in my best interest to know about the technical stuff about running shoes. So, self-educating I went... just like I did for the first year of my fitness journey. Just like when I got into marathons and ultramarathons. <em><strong>Doing it the hard way</strong></em><strong><em>... </em></strong>because why should anything be easy.\r\n<h3>So what did I learn?</h3>\r\nOh all SORTS the heelof stuff - the sort of stuff that\'s going to seem super basic to my running friends who are giggling at me for being so late to the knowledge-party. SO... there\'s going to be a separate post which, God help me, is going up flipping soon. THAT post will explain all the stuff I just self-taught (because that\'s half the point of So THIS Is Fitness, right?). For now? Let\'s stick to the meat and potatoes - the Reebok Harmony Road. I want to talk experience... and the tech behind it.\r\n<h2>The fit and feel were solid (with one caveat)</h2>\r\nThose of you who know me personally (or have heard me complain)... know that I have fat feet (literally, wide or extra wide sizing). Part of me thinks this is a product of my having been grossly overweight most of my life and gravity just kinda squishing and spreading out my feet like too-soupy pancake batter. Why is this relevant? Why am I taking the time to preface my review with this?\r\n\r\n<strong>This \"wide sizing\" crap is a miserable existence for a runner.</strong>\r\n\r\nEvery time I have the opportunity to try a shoe, promote a shoe, or just need to BUY new shoes... my selection is limited not only by the type of shoe I need (stability vs neutral)... but the fact that I usually need a 4E width. Sometimes I can get away with a 2E... but across the board... the thought of wearing a standard-width shoe (D) is laughable. This is more of a pain than you might think - it seems the best, most high-tech, most visually appealing shoes... never come in a damn 2E or 4E width.\r\n<h3>I REALLY like the fit of this shoe.</h3>\r\nThe Harmony Road just <em>feels really good!</em> The toe-box has adequate room so I can kinda scrunch up my toes to stretch out, flex, and make sure I can still feel them on long <em>cold </em>runs. The heel cup feels pretty perfect, and I\'m really liking the low-cut style around the ankle... no rubbing, no chafing, and no constriction when I want to shake it out, stretch and move a bit.\r\n<h3>So why mention that \"fat foot\" nonsense?</h3>\r\nThis is the one part of the shoe that is positively KILLING me... The midfoot is a bit tight. And by \"a bit\"... I mean I\'m spilling over the sole of the shoe by about 1/4\" to 1/2\". OMG I can\'t stand it... I LOVE this shoe... and THAT has to be my issue. *sigh*. Nevertheless, I tried it for some brief runs anyway.\r\n<h2>Run-testing the Reebok Harmony Road</h2>\r\nDid I mention the test runs were short? Well.. short for me, meaning 3 or 4 miles. I\'m pretty disappointed in this, I have to say... and it\'s my own fault. I\'ve got Providence Marathon coming up May 7th and for the last 2 or 3 weeks... I haven\'t been able to get a run in the double-digits to save my life. The short runs I got in THIS shoe, however, were awesome.\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h2>Rides like a Caddy</h2>\r\nOK, that\'s an exaggeration... but the point remains... One of the reasons I love shopping at local running stores is they generally let you jog around a bit to try out the shoe. The ride, the weight of the shoe, the shock absorption... these are the things I usually notice right away. Well, I already said it\'s super light... but the ride is so smooth. Reebok has put in different \"zones\" in the midsole, with this funky, noodle-looking foam by the heel... all that air and room in there? It allows the foam to compress, to shock absorb you. <em><strong>Welcome to your smooth ride, folks!</strong></em>\r\n\r\nNot only that... but they feel incredibly light for an all-around trainer. One of the nifty pieces of tech in the Harmony Road is the lightweight, synthetic mesh upper. It\'s so light and airy it\'s almost like I\'m not wearing anything. With how breathable this is, I have a feeling it\'s going to make a GREAT summer road running shoe. The upper is also seamless which, supposedly, alleviates irritation concerns.\r\n<h3>This feels like a good long-distance trainer.</h3>\r\nGiven the light feel, the shock absorption, and the freedom of movement... I could totally see this as a potential \"long slow run\" shoe for my big weekend runs. Honestly, I\'d probably wear it on shorter, faster runs too... but that\'s jsut me. That said, I know there are lighter shoes out there, so this may not be everyone\'s choice for short speedy runs, or sprint workouts. Long ones? Sure. I\'d recommend it for those.\r\n<h2>This is Reebok\'s big comeback, apparently</h2>\r\nI did mention I\'m not a big running shoe geek, right? It would seem that Reebok hasn\'t been playing in the \"running shoe sandbox\" much lately, and this was their foray back into the spotlight. I\'d say they did a good job... and apparently, so would Runner\'s World - who gave the Reebok Harmony Road recognition as it\'s best running shoe debut of 2017. As far as I\'m concerned... they did a good job with it. Honestly, I WISH it came in 4E, or even 2E... but alas, my curse... the fat foot keeps me from experiencing the best shoes out there in their most perfect-for-my-foot form. I\'m going to keep wearing them though... at least for now... and see where this goes. WHO KNOWS... maybe I can rock these things with no adverse effects. Time will tell. Until then... perhaps you should get out there and get YOURself a pair. You can find them online via this link - They\'re retailing for $120 right now. Get after it, get out there for a run, and let me know how you like them!','Reebok Harmony Road Review','','inherit','closed','closed','','992-revision-v1','','','2017-03-21 00:04:21','2017-03-21 04:04:21','',992,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/992-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(995,1,'2017-03-21 00:05:55','2017-03-21 04:05:55','<h2><strong>I know next to nothing about running shoes.</strong></h2>\r\nI\'m a pretty simple guy. Up until this review process came along, and the Reebok Harmony Road dropped into my lap... the extent of my shoe knowledge was <em>\"yeah it feels good\"</em>, <em>\"ooh, pretty\"</em>, and <em>\"yeah... feels like these need to retire\"</em>.  I had reviewed foods, supplements, and other types of \"gear\"... but not a shoe. And now, here I was... with the opportunity to do just that. \"Here\'s some shoes - go nuts!\" - <em><strong>Who was I kidding? I\'m WHOLLY unqualified for this.</strong></em>\r\n<h3><strong>So, naturally, I gave myself a crash course</strong></h3>\r\nNow that I\'ve done that? <strong>Instant shoe-genius, obviously.</strong> Ok, not so much... BUT - I DO know a few things. I know why certain shoes work for me and others don\'t... I know why I like what I like... and I get why the Reebok Harmony Road is a solid shoe. So... take a chance... venture forth with me... into my <em>first ever</em> running shoe review. <!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>I really should know what I\'m talking about.</strong></h2>\r\nHonestly, as an ultramarathoner... it really is in my best interest to know about the technical stuff about running shoes. So, self-educating I went... just like I did for the first year of my fitness journey. Just like when I got into marathons and ultramarathons. <em><strong>Doing it the hard way</strong></em><strong><em>... </em></strong>because why should anything be easy.\r\n<h3><strong>So what did I learn?</strong></h3>\r\nOh all SORTS the heelof stuff - the sort of stuff that\'s going to seem super basic to my running friends who are giggling at me for being so late to the knowledge-party. SO... there\'s going to be a separate post which, God help me, is going up flipping soon. THAT post will explain all the stuff I just self-taught (because that\'s half the point of So THIS Is Fitness, right?). For now? Let\'s stick to the meat and potatoes - the Reebok Harmony Road. I want to talk experience... and the tech behind it.\r\n<h2><strong>The fit and feel were solid (with one caveat)</strong></h2>\r\nThose of you who know me personally (or have heard me complain)... know that I have fat feet (literally, wide or extra wide sizing). Part of me thinks this is a product of my having been grossly overweight most of my life and gravity just kinda squishing and spreading out my feet like too-soupy pancake batter. Why is this relevant? Why am I taking the time to preface my review with this?\r\n\r\n<strong>This \"wide sizing\" crap is a miserable existence for a runner.</strong>\r\n\r\nEvery time I have the opportunity to try a shoe, promote a shoe, or just need to BUY new shoes... my selection is limited not only by the type of shoe I need (stability vs neutral)... but the fact that I usually need a 4E width. Sometimes I can get away with a 2E... but across the board... the thought of wearing a standard-width shoe (D) is laughable. This is more of a pain than you might think - it seems the best, most high-tech, most visually appealing shoes... never come in a damn 2E or 4E width.\r\n<h3><strong>I REALLY like the fit of this shoe.</strong></h3>\r\nThe Harmony Road just <em>feels really good!</em> The toe-box has adequate room so I can kinda scrunch up my toes to stretch out, flex, and make sure I can still feel them on long <em>cold </em>runs. The heel cup feels pretty perfect, and I\'m really liking the low-cut style around the ankle... no rubbing, no chafing, and no constriction when I want to shake it out, stretch and move a bit.\r\n<h3><strong>So why mention that \"fat foot\" nonsense?</strong></h3>\r\nThis is the one part of the shoe that is positively KILLING me... The midfoot is a bit tight. And by \"a bit\"... I mean I\'m spilling over the sole of the shoe by about 1/4\" to 1/2\". OMG I can\'t stand it... I LOVE this shoe... and THAT has to be my issue. *sigh*. Nevertheless, I tried it for some brief runs anyway.\r\n<h2><strong>Run-testing the Reebok Harmony Road</strong></h2>\r\nDid I mention the test runs were short? Well.. short for me, meaning 3 or 4 miles. I\'m pretty disappointed in this, I have to say... and it\'s my own fault. I\'ve got Providence Marathon coming up May 7th and for the last 2 or 3 weeks... I haven\'t been able to get a run in the double-digits to save my life. The short runs I got in THIS shoe, however, were awesome.\r\n<h2><strong>Rides like a Caddy</strong></h2>\r\nOK, that\'s an exaggeration... but the point remains... One of the reasons I love shopping at local running stores is they generally let you jog around a bit to try out the shoe. The ride, the weight of the shoe, the shock absorption... these are the things I usually notice right away. Well, I already said it\'s super light... but the ride is so smooth. Reebok has put in different \"zones\" in the midsole, with this funky, noodle-looking foam by the heel... all that air and room in there? It allows the foam to compress, to shock absorb you. <em><strong>Welcome to your smooth ride, folks!</strong></em>\r\n\r\nNot only that... but they feel incredibly light for an all-around trainer. One of the nifty pieces of tech in the Harmony Road is the lightweight, synthetic mesh upper. It\'s so light and airy it\'s almost like I\'m not wearing anything. With how breathable this is, I have a feeling it\'s going to make a GREAT summer road running shoe. The upper is also seamless which, supposedly, alleviates irritation concerns.\r\n<h3><strong>This feels like a good long-distance trainer.</strong></h3>\r\nGiven the light feel, the shock absorption, and the freedom of movement... I could totally see this as a potential \"long slow run\" shoe for my big weekend runs. Honestly, I\'d probably wear it on shorter, faster runs too... but that\'s jsut me. That said, I know there are lighter shoes out there, so this may not be everyone\'s choice for short speedy runs, or sprint workouts. Long ones? Sure. I\'d recommend it for those.\r\n<h2><strong>This is Reebok\'s big comeback, apparently</strong></h2>\r\nI did mention I\'m not a big running shoe geek, right? It would seem that Reebok hasn\'t been playing in the \"running shoe sandbox\" much lately, and this was their foray back into the spotlight. I\'d say they did a good job... and apparently, so would Runner\'s World - who gave the Reebok Harmony Road recognition as it\'s best running shoe debut of 2017. As far as I\'m concerned... they did a good job with it. Honestly, I WISH it came in 4E, or even 2E... but alas, my curse... the fat foot keeps me from experiencing the best shoes out there in their most perfect-for-my-foot form. I\'m going to keep wearing them though... at least for now... and see where this goes. WHO KNOWS... maybe I can rock these things with no adverse effects. Time will tell. Until then... perhaps you should get out there and get YOURself a pair. You can find them online via this link - They\'re retailing for $120 right now. Get after it, get out there for a run, and let me know how you like them!','Reebok Harmony Road Review','','inherit','closed','closed','','992-revision-v1','','','2017-03-21 00:05:55','2017-03-21 04:05:55','',992,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/992-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(998,1,'2017-03-23 06:44:04','2017-03-23 10:44:04','','True Triumph Mike Collins','','inherit','open','closed','','wordswag_1490242523901','','','2017-03-23 06:46:23','2017-03-23 10:46:23','',997,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/wordswag_1490242523901.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(999,1,'2017-03-23 07:05:17','2017-03-23 11:05:17','<h2><strong>There are more ways to triumph than weight loss.</strong></h2>\r\nThere\'s a concept in the fitness world, which I have talked about many times... called \"non-scale victories\". Often times the scale might not move as much as we\'d like and we get discouraged. Times like those it\'s important to celebrate the non-scale victories, like \"hey, that shirt fits great now!\" or \"I finished a 5K!\" or \"wow, I just finished the Spartan Ultra Beast at Mt. Killington!\"\r\n\r\n<strong>Ok... some people are more extreme than others.</strong>\r\n\r\nMy guest for Episode 30 of the podcast is a True Triumph in all senses of the word. This guy took charge, picked himself up out of a situation that was hazardous to his health, and got it together. First... for his kids... then... for himself... and after that? Well... now he\'s shepherding his crew towards THEIR big non-scale victory.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><em>For the chat with Mike &amp; his story (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a></span>, on <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a></span>, or on the web player at the bottom of this post. Don\'t forget to hit \"subscribe\"!</em></strong></span></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Everyone finds fitness in their own way.</h2>\r\nFor Mike Collins, it was his first child and some strong words from the doctor about a fatty liver. After making the decision to do something, he went through the same song and dance we all do... finding a gym. This is, typically, one of the worst parts of the \"finding your fitness\" experience... and it\'s what causes a lot of people to fall off before they even pick up steam. He, of course, joined one of the cheapie $10 kind of gyms first. Naturally, it wasn\'t a good fit (they never are, seriously). This could\'ve been the end for Mike... another tried and failed attempt, despite best intentions...\r\n<h3>That\'s when Mike found Drive Custom Fit</h3>\r\nSomeone happened to recommend he try \"this new place across the street\" and he gave it a shot. Turns out... it was a match made in heaven.\r\n\r\nMike is the kind of guy we should all strive to be. Check out his story, share it with a friend, and let\'s show the world how to #LiveLifeLimitless!\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>What\'s in this episode of the Podcast:</strong></span></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Thanks for the support on the career move!</li>\r\n 	<li>So much to do!</li>\r\n 	<li>Sickness? More like \"suck-ness\"</li>\r\n 	<li>Caffeine &amp; the World Anti-Doping Agency</li>\r\n 	<li>Sleep</li>\r\n 	<li>The coming days</li>\r\n 	<li>Our guest - Mike Collins!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>health concerns</li>\r\n 	<li>trials &amp; tribulations of finding the right gym</li>\r\n 	<li>match made in heaven - Drive Custom Fit</li>\r\n 	<li>becoming a trainer</li>\r\n 	<li>obstacle course racing &amp; the Ultra Beast</li>\r\n 	<li>bringing others to the mountain-top</li>\r\n 	<li>getting... pulled off the race course?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Episode Resources</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.drivecustomfit.com\">Drive Custom Fit website</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://instagram.com/mcollins_ocr_drive\">Mike\'s Instagram</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a>  - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>','True Triumph: Mike Collins (Podcast Ep. 30)','','inherit','closed','closed','','997-revision-v1','','','2017-03-23 07:05:17','2017-03-23 11:05:17','',997,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/997-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(1000,1,'2017-03-23 08:22:58','2017-03-23 12:22:58','','Mike Collins Drive Fit','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1488307397823','','','2017-03-23 08:23:25','2017-03-23 12:23:25','',997,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/FB_IMG_1488307397823.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1001,1,'2017-03-23 08:23:03','2017-03-23 12:23:03','','Mike Collins finishers medal collection','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1488307596990','','','2017-03-23 08:23:42','2017-03-23 12:23:42','',997,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/FB_IMG_1488307596990.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1002,1,'2017-03-23 08:23:13','2017-03-23 12:23:13','','Mike Collins before and after','','inherit','open','closed','','picture1488307470','','','2017-03-23 08:23:55','2017-03-23 12:23:55','',997,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/picture1488307470.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(1003,1,'2017-03-23 08:35:32','2017-03-23 12:35:32','','Mike Collins family','','inherit','open','closed','','picture_1487086353821','','','2017-03-23 08:35:44','2017-03-23 12:35:44','',997,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/picture_1487086353821.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(1004,1,'2017-03-23 08:36:50','2017-03-23 12:36:50','<h2><strong>There are more ways to triumph than weight loss.</strong></h2>\r\nThere\'s a concept in the fitness world, which I have talked about many times... called \"non-scale victories\". Often times the scale might not move as much as we\'d like and we get discouraged. Times like those it\'s important to celebrate the non-scale victories, like \"hey, that shirt fits great now!\" or \"I finished a 5K!\" or \"wow, I just finished the Spartan Ultra Beast at Mt. Killington!\"\r\n\r\n<strong>Ok... some people are more extreme than others.</strong>\r\n\r\nMy guest for Episode 30 of the podcast is a True Triumph in all senses of the word. This guy took charge, picked himself up out of a situation that was hazardous to his health, and got it together. First... for his kids... then... for himself... and after that? Well... now he\'s shepherding his crew towards THEIR big non-scale victories.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><em>For the chat with Mike &amp; his story (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a></span>, on <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a></span>, or on the web player at the bottom of this post. Don\'t forget to hit \"subscribe\"!</em></strong></span></h3>\r\n<h2>Everyone finds fitness in their own way.</h2>\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1000 alignright\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/FB_IMG_1488307397823-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Mike Collins Drive Fit\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />For Mike Collins, it was his first child and some strong words from the doctor about a fatty liver. After making the decision to do something, he went through the same song and dance we all do... finding a gym. This is, typically, one of the worst parts of the \"finding your fitness\" experience... and it\'s what causes a lot of people to fall off before they even pick up steam. He tried a couple of gyms and bootcamp-style things that just weren\'t right, and one even landed him in PT with shin splints! This could\'ve been the end for Mike... another tried and failed attempt, despite best intentions...\r\n<h3>But he didn\'t give up.</h3>\r\nMike was a little more determined, this time, to really make a change... and not just fart around at the gym aimlessly not making progress. So he tried again. And he, of course, joined (among others) one of the cheapie $10 kind of gyms. Naturally, it wasn\'t a good fit (they never are, seriously).\r\n\r\n<strong>And that\'s when it happened.</strong> Someone happened to recommend he try \"this new place across the street\" and he gave it a shot. Turns out... it was a match made in heaven. Mike found Drive Custom Fit, and it was the beginning of something amazing for him.\r\n<h2>Mike\'s transformation really took off.<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1002 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/picture1488307470-150x150.png\" alt=\"Mike Collins before and after\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></h2>\r\nHe began really making progress... really giving it his all... so much so that both members AND instructors thought he worked there! Mike got into the classes, into fitness, into yoga. He found Obstacle Course Racing and his love of the finish line... and eventually... found a love for working in the industry.\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1003\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/picture_1487086353821-225x300.png\" alt=\"Mike Collins Family\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />Mike\'s life now is wholly different than when he started.</h3>\r\nInstead of \"crushing packs of Oreos while playing World of Warcraft\"... instead, he\'s summiting Mt. Killington running the Spartan Ultra Beast. He\'s running marathons and countless obstacle course races. He\'s practicing yoga and perfecting his crow pose. <em>He\'s setting an excellent example for his kids.</em>\r\n\r\nMike is the kind of guy we should all strive to be. Check out his story, share it with a friend, and let\'s show the world how to #LiveLifeLimitless!\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>What\'s in this episode of the Podcast:</strong></span></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Thanks for the support on the career move!</li>\r\n 	<li>So much to do!</li>\r\n 	<li>Sickness? More like \"suck-ness\"</li>\r\n 	<li>Caffeine &amp; the World Anti-Doping Agency</li>\r\n 	<li>Sleep</li>\r\n 	<li>The coming days</li>\r\n 	<li>Our guest - Mike Collins!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>health concerns</li>\r\n 	<li>trials &amp; tribulations of finding the right gym</li>\r\n 	<li>match made in heaven - Drive Custom Fit</li>\r\n 	<li>becoming a trainer</li>\r\n 	<li>obstacle course racing &amp; the Ultra Beast</li>\r\n 	<li>bringing others to the mountain-top</li>\r\n 	<li>getting... pulled off the race course?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Episode Resources</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.drivecustomfit.com\">Drive Custom Fit website</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://instagram.com/mcollins_ocr_drive\">Mike\'s Instagram</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a>  - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>','True Triumph: Mike Collins (Podcast Ep. 30)','','inherit','closed','closed','','997-revision-v1','','','2017-03-23 08:36:50','2017-03-23 12:36:50','',997,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/997-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(1005,1,'2017-03-23 08:37:32','2017-03-23 12:37:32','<h2><strong>There are more ways to triumph than weight loss.</strong></h2>\r\nThere\'s a concept in the fitness world, which I have talked about many times... called \"non-scale victories\". Often times the scale might not move as much as we\'d like and we get discouraged. Times like those it\'s important to celebrate the non-scale victories, like \"hey, that shirt fits great now!\" or \"I finished a 5K!\" or \"wow, I just finished the Spartan Ultra Beast at Mt. Killington!\"\r\n\r\n<strong>Ok... some people are more extreme than others.</strong>\r\n\r\nMy guest for Episode 30 of the podcast is a True Triumph in all senses of the word. This guy took charge, picked himself up out of a situation that was hazardous to his health, and got it together. First... for his kids... then... for himself... and after that? Well... now he\'s shepherding his crew towards THEIR big non-scale victories.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><em>For the chat with Mike &amp; his story (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a></span>, on <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a></span>, or on the web player at the bottom of this post. Don\'t forget to hit \"subscribe\"!</em></strong></span></h3>\r\n<h2>Everyone finds fitness in their own way.</h2>\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1000 alignright\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/FB_IMG_1488307397823-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Mike Collins Drive Fit\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />For Mike Collins, it was his first child and some strong words from the doctor about a fatty liver. After making the decision to do something, he went through the same song and dance we all do... finding a gym. This is, typically, one of the worst parts of the \"finding your fitness\" experience... and it\'s what causes a lot of people to fall off before they even pick up steam. He tried a couple of gyms and bootcamp-style things that just weren\'t right, and one even landed him in PT with shin splints! This could\'ve been the end for Mike... another tried and failed attempt, despite best intentions...\r\n<h3>But he didn\'t give up.</h3>\r\nMike was a little more determined, this time, to really make a change... and not just fart around at the gym aimlessly not making progress. So he tried again. And he, of course, joined (among others) one of the cheapie $10 kind of gyms. Naturally, it wasn\'t a good fit (they never are, seriously).\r\n\r\n<strong>And that\'s when it happened.</strong> Someone happened to recommend he try \"this new place across the street\" and he gave it a shot. Turns out... it was a match made in heaven. Mike found Drive Custom Fit, and it was the beginning of something amazing for him.\r\n<h2>Mike\'s transformation really took off.<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1002 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/picture1488307470-150x150.png\" alt=\"Mike Collins before and after\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></h2>\r\nHe began really making progress... really giving it his all... so much so that both members AND instructors thought he worked there! Mike got into the classes, into fitness, into yoga. He found Obstacle Course Racing and his love of the finish line... and eventually... found a love for working in the industry.\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1003\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/picture_1487086353821-225x300.png\" alt=\"Mike Collins Family\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />Mike\'s life now is wholly different than when he started.</h3>\r\nInstead of \"crushing packs of Oreos while playing World of Warcraft\"... instead, he\'s summiting Mt. Killington running the Spartan Ultra Beast. He\'s running marathons and countless obstacle course races. He\'s practicing yoga and perfecting his crow pose. <em>He\'s setting an excellent example for his kids.</em>\r\n\r\nMike is the kind of guy we should all strive to be. Check out his story, share it with a friend, and let\'s show the world how to #LiveLifeLimitless!\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>What\'s in this episode of the Podcast:</strong></span></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Thanks for the support on the career move!</li>\r\n 	<li>So much to do!</li>\r\n 	<li>Sickness? More like \"suck-ness\"</li>\r\n 	<li>Caffeine &amp; the World Anti-Doping Agency</li>\r\n 	<li>Sleep</li>\r\n 	<li>The coming days</li>\r\n 	<li>Our guest - Mike Collins!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>health concerns</li>\r\n 	<li>trials &amp; tribulations of finding the right gym</li>\r\n 	<li>match made in heaven - Drive Custom Fit</li>\r\n 	<li>becoming a trainer</li>\r\n 	<li>obstacle course racing &amp; the Ultra Beast</li>\r\n 	<li>bringing others to the mountain-top</li>\r\n 	<li>getting... pulled off the race course?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Episode Resources</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.drivecustomfit.com\">Drive Custom Fit website</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://instagram.com/mcollins_ocr_drive\">Mike\'s Instagram</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a>  - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\r\n\r\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5196069/height/90/width/500/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f59d0f/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>','True Triumph: Mike Collins (Podcast Ep. 30)','','inherit','closed','closed','','997-revision-v1','','','2017-03-23 08:37:32','2017-03-23 12:37:32','',997,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/997-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(1006,1,'2017-03-23 08:38:47','2017-03-23 12:38:47','<h2><strong>There are more ways to triumph than weight loss.</strong></h2>\r\nThere\'s a concept in the fitness world, which I have talked about many times... called \"non-scale victories\". Often times the scale might not move as much as we\'d like and we get discouraged. Times like those it\'s important to celebrate the non-scale victories, like \"hey, that shirt fits great now!\" or \"I finished a 5K!\" or \"wow, I just finished the Spartan Ultra Beast at Mt. Killington!\"\r\n<h4><strong>Ok... some people are more extreme than others.</strong></h4>\r\nMy guest for Episode 30 of the podcast is a True Triumph in all senses of the word. This guy took charge, picked himself up out of a situation that was hazardous to his health, and got it together. First... for his kids... then... for himself... and after that? Well... now he\'s shepherding his crew towards THEIR big non-scale victories.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><em>For the chat with Mike &amp; his story (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a></span>, on <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a></span>, or on the web player at the bottom of this post. Don\'t forget to hit \"subscribe\"!</em></strong></span></h3>\r\n<h2><strong>Everyone finds fitness in their own way.</strong></h2>\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1000 alignright\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/FB_IMG_1488307397823-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Mike Collins Drive Fit\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />For Mike Collins, it was his first child and some strong words from the doctor about a fatty liver. After making the decision to do something, he went through the same song and dance we all do... finding a gym. This is, typically, one of the worst parts of the \"finding your fitness\" experience... and it\'s what causes a lot of people to fall off before they even pick up steam. He tried a couple of gyms and bootcamp-style things that just weren\'t right, and one even landed him in PT with shin splints! This could\'ve been the end for Mike... another tried and failed attempt, despite best intentions...\r\n<h3><strong>But he didn\'t give up.</strong></h3>\r\nMike was a little more determined, this time, to really make a change... and not just fart around at the gym aimlessly not making progress. So he tried again. And he, of course, joined (among others) one of the cheapie $10 kind of gyms. Naturally, it wasn\'t a good fit (they never are, seriously).\r\n\r\n<strong>And that\'s when it happened.</strong> Someone happened to recommend he try \"this new place across the street\" and he gave it a shot. Turns out... it was a match made in heaven. Mike found Drive Custom Fit, and it was the beginning of something amazing for him.\r\n<h2><strong>Mike\'s transformation really took off.</strong><img class=\"alignright wp-image-1002 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/picture1488307470-150x150.png\" alt=\"Mike Collins before and after\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></h2>\r\nHe began really making progress... really giving it his all... so much so that both members AND instructors thought he worked there! Mike got into the classes, into fitness, into yoga. He found Obstacle Course Racing and his love of the finish line... and eventually... found a love for working in the industry.\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1003\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/picture_1487086353821-225x300.png\" alt=\"Mike Collins Family\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /><strong>Mike\'s life now is wholly different than when he started.</strong></h3>\r\nInstead of \"crushing packs of Oreos while playing World of Warcraft\"... instead, he\'s summiting Mt. Killington running the Spartan Ultra Beast. He\'s running marathons and countless obstacle course races. He\'s practicing yoga and perfecting his crow pose. <em>He\'s setting an excellent example for his kids.</em>\r\n\r\nMike is the kind of guy we should all strive to be. Check out his story, share it with a friend, and let\'s show the world how to #LiveLifeLimitless!\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>What\'s in this episode of the Podcast:</strong></span></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Thanks for the support on the career move!</li>\r\n 	<li>So much to do!</li>\r\n 	<li>Sickness? More like \"suck-ness\"</li>\r\n 	<li>Caffeine &amp; the World Anti-Doping Agency</li>\r\n 	<li>Sleep</li>\r\n 	<li>The coming days</li>\r\n 	<li>Our guest - Mike Collins!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>health concerns</li>\r\n 	<li>trials &amp; tribulations of finding the right gym</li>\r\n 	<li>match made in heaven - Drive Custom Fit</li>\r\n 	<li>becoming a trainer</li>\r\n 	<li>obstacle course racing &amp; the Ultra Beast</li>\r\n 	<li>bringing others to the mountain-top</li>\r\n 	<li>getting... pulled off the race course?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Episode Resources</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.drivecustomfit.com\">Drive Custom Fit website</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://instagram.com/mcollins_ocr_drive\">Mike\'s Instagram</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.patreon.com/sothisisfitness\">Support us on Patreon!</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a>  - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\r\n\r\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5196069/height/90/width/500/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f59d0f/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>','True Triumph: Mike Collins (Podcast Ep. 30)','','inherit','closed','closed','','997-revision-v1','','','2017-03-23 08:38:47','2017-03-23 12:38:47','',997,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/997-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(1007,1,'2017-03-23 10:25:30','2017-03-23 14:25:30','','reebok harmony road','','inherit','open','closed','','img_20170323_093127','','','2017-03-23 10:41:15','2017-03-23 14:41:15','',992,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_20170323_093127.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1008,1,'2017-03-23 10:26:00','2017-03-23 14:26:00','','reebok harmony road heel','','inherit','open','closed','','img_20170323_093019','','','2017-03-23 10:40:51','2017-03-23 14:40:51','',0,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_20170323_093019.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1009,1,'2017-03-23 10:31:54','2017-03-23 14:31:54','','reebok harmony road review','','inherit','open','closed','','wordswag_1490279454182','','','2017-03-23 10:40:13','2017-03-23 14:40:13','',0,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/wordswag_1490279454182.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1010,1,'2017-03-23 10:43:05','2017-03-23 14:43:05','','harmony road rw badge','','inherit','open','closed','','harmony_road_800x434_1','','','2017-03-23 10:43:27','2017-03-23 14:43:27','',992,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Harmony_Road_800x434_1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1011,1,'2017-03-23 10:46:31','2017-03-23 14:46:31','<h2><strong>I know next to nothing about running shoes.</strong></h2>\r\nI\'m a pretty simple guy. Up until this review process came along, and the Reebok Harmony Road dropped into my lap... the extent of my shoe knowledge was <em>\"yeah it feels good\"</em>, <em>\"ooh, pretty\"</em>, and <em>\"yeah... feels like these need to retire\"</em>.  I had reviewed foods, supplements, and other types of \"gear\"... but not a shoe. And now, here I was... with the opportunity to do just that. \"Here\'s some shoes - go nuts!\" - <em><strong>Who was I kidding? I\'m WHOLLY unqualified for this.</strong></em>\r\n<h3><strong>So, naturally, I gave myself a crash course</strong></h3>\r\nNow that I\'ve done that? <strong>Instant shoe-genius, obviously.</strong> Ok, not so much... BUT - I DO know a few things. I know why certain shoes work for me and others don\'t... I know why I like what I like... and I get why the Reebok Harmony Road is a solid shoe. So... take a chance... venture forth with me... into my <em>first ever</em> running shoe review. <!--more-->\r\n\r\n<em>(Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links - if you click through and purchase I may be compensated. I also received the shoes mentioned in order to review them. As always, <strong>all opinions are my own</strong>.)</em>\r\n<h2><strong>I really should know what I\'m talking about.</strong></h2>\r\nHonestly, as an ultramarathoner... it really is in my best interest to know about the technical stuff about running shoes. So, self-educating I went... just like I did for the first year of my fitness journey. Just like when I got into marathons and ultramarathons. <em><strong>Doing it the hard way</strong></em><strong><em>... </em></strong>because why should anything be easy.\r\n<h3><strong>So what did I learn?</strong></h3>\r\nOh all SORTS the heelof stuff - the sort of stuff that\'s going to seem super basic to my running friends who are giggling at me for being so late to the knowledge-party. SO... there\'s going to be a separate post which, God help me, is going up flipping soon. THAT post will explain all the stuff I just self-taught (because that\'s half the point of So THIS Is Fitness, right?). For now? Let\'s stick to the meat and potatoes - the Reebok Harmony Road. I want to talk experience... and the tech behind it.\r\n<h2><strong><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1007\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_20170323_093127-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"reebok harmony road\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />The fit and feel were solid (with one caveat)</strong></h2>\r\nThose of you who know me personally (or have heard me complain)... know that I have fat feet (literally, wide or extra wide sizing). Part of me thinks this is a product of my having been grossly overweight most of my life and gravity just kinda squishing and spreading out my feet like too-soupy pancake batter. Why is this relevant? Why am I taking the time to preface my review with this?\r\n\r\n<strong>This \"wide sizing\" crap is a miserable existence for a runner.</strong>\r\n\r\nEvery time I have the opportunity to try a shoe, promote a shoe, or just need to BUY new shoes... my selection is limited not only by the type of shoe I need (stability vs neutral)... but the fact that I usually need a 4E width. Sometimes I can get away with a 2E... but across the board... the thought of wearing a standard-width shoe (D) is laughable. This is more of a pain than you might think - it seems the best, most high-tech, most visually appealing shoes... never come in a damn 2E or 4E width.\r\n<h3><strong>I REALLY like the fit of this shoe.</strong></h3>\r\nThe Harmony Road just <em>feels really good!</em> The toe-box has adequate room so I can kinda scrunch up my toes to stretch out, flex, and make sure I can still feel them on long <em>cold </em>runs. The heel cup feels pretty perfect, and I\'m really liking the low-cut style around the ankle... no rubbing, no chafing, and no constriction when I want to shake it out, stretch and move a bit.\r\n<h3><strong>So why mention that \"fat foot\" nonsense?</strong></h3>\r\nThis is the one part of the shoe that is positively KILLING me... The midfoot is a bit tight. And by \"a bit\"... I mean I\'m spilling over the sole of the shoe by about 1/4\" to 1/2\". OMG I can\'t stand it... I LOVE this shoe... and THAT has to be my issue. *sigh*. Nevertheless, I tried it for some brief runs anyway.\r\n<h2><strong>Run-testing the Reebok Harmony Road</strong></h2>\r\nDid I mention the test runs were short? Well.. short for me, meaning 3 or 4 miles. I\'m pretty disappointed in this, I have to say... and it\'s my own fault. I\'ve got Providence Marathon coming up May 7th and for the last 2 or 3 weeks... I haven\'t been able to get a run in the double-digits to save my life. The short runs I got in THIS shoe, however, were awesome.\r\n<h2><strong>Rides like a Caddy</strong></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1008\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_20170323_093019-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"reebok harmony road heel\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />OK, that\'s an exaggeration... but the point remains... One of the reasons I love shopping at local running stores is they generally let you jog around a bit to try out the shoe. The ride, the weight of the shoe, the shock absorption... these are the things I usually notice right away. Well, I already said it\'s super light... but the ride is so smooth. Reebok has put in different \"zones\" in the midsole, with this funky, noodle-looking foam by the heel... all that air and room in there? It allows the foam to compress, to shock absorb you. <em><strong>Welcome to your smooth ride, folks!</strong></em>\r\n\r\nNot only that... but they feel incredibly light for an all-around trainer. One of the nifty pieces of tech in the Harmony Road is the lightweight, synthetic mesh upper. It\'s so light and airy it\'s almost like I\'m not wearing anything. With how breathable this is, I have a feeling it\'s going to make a GREAT summer road running shoe. The upper is also seamless which, supposedly, alleviates irritation concerns.\r\n<h3><strong>This feels like a good long-distance trainer.</strong></h3>\r\nGiven the light feel, the shock absorption, and the freedom of movement... I could totally see this as a potential \"long slow run\" shoe for my big weekend runs. Honestly, I\'d probably wear it on shorter, faster runs too... but that\'s jsut me. That said, I know there are lighter shoes out there, so this may not be everyone\'s choice for short speedy runs, or sprint workouts. Long ones? Sure. I\'d recommend it for those.\r\n<h2><strong>This is Reebok\'s big comeback, apparently</strong></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1010\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Harmony_Road_800x434_1-300x163.jpg\" alt=\"harmony road rw badge\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" />I did mention I\'m not a big running shoe geek, right? It would seem that Reebok hasn\'t been playing in the \"running shoe sandbox\" much lately, and this was their foray back into the spotlight. I\'d say they did a good job... and apparently, so would Runner\'s World - who gave the Reebok Harmony Road recognition as it\'s best running shoe debut of 2017. As far as I\'m concerned... they did a good job with it. Honestly, I WISH it came in 4E, or even 2E... but alas, my curse... the fat foot keeps me from experiencing the best shoes out there in their most perfect-for-my-foot form. I\'m going to keep wearing them though... at least for now... and see where this goes. WHO KNOWS... maybe I can rock these things with no adverse effects. Time will tell. Until then... perhaps you should get out there and get YOURself a pair. <a href=\"http://mrgo.co/tjc2l\">Get your own pair! Click this link to buy your own pair online now!</a> - They\'re retailing for $120 right now. Get after it, get out there for a run, and let me know how you like them!','Reebok Harmony Road Review','','inherit','closed','closed','','992-revision-v1','','','2017-03-23 10:46:31','2017-03-23 14:46:31','',992,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/992-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(1014,1,'2017-03-30 08:25:08','2017-03-30 12:25:08','<em>(Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links - if you click through and purchase I may be compensated. I also received the shoes mentioned in order to review them. As always, all opinions are my own.)</em>\r\n<h2><strong>I know next to nothing about running shoes.</strong></h2>\r\nI\'m a pretty simple guy. Up until this review process came along, and the Reebok Harmony Road dropped into my lap... the extent of my shoe knowledge was <em>\"yeah it feels good\"</em>, <em>\"ooh, pretty\"</em>, and <em>\"yeah... feels like these need to retire\"</em>.  I had reviewed foods, supplements, and other types of \"gear\"... but not a shoe. And now, here I was... with the opportunity to do just that. \"Here\'s some shoes - go nuts!\" - <em><strong>Who was I kidding? I\'m WHOLLY unqualified for this.</strong></em>\r\n<h3><strong>So, naturally, I gave myself a crash course</strong></h3>\r\nNow that I\'ve done that? <strong>Instant shoe-genius, obviously.</strong> Ok, not so much... BUT - I DO know a few things. I know why certain shoes work for me and others don\'t... I know why I like what I like... and I get why the Reebok Harmony Road is a solid shoe. So... take a chance... venture forth with me... into my <em>first ever</em> running shoe review. <!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>I really should know what I\'m talking about.</strong></h2>\r\nHonestly, as an ultramarathoner... it really is in my best interest to know about the technical stuff about running shoes. So, self-educating I went... just like I did for the first year of my fitness journey. Just like when I got into marathons and ultramarathons. <em><strong>Doing it the hard way</strong></em><strong><em>... </em></strong>because why should anything be easy.\r\n<h3><strong>So what did I learn?</strong></h3>\r\nOh all SORTS the heelof stuff - the sort of stuff that\'s going to seem super basic to my running friends who are giggling at me for being so late to the knowledge-party. SO... there\'s going to be a separate post which, God help me, is going up flipping soon. THAT post will explain all the stuff I just self-taught (because that\'s half the point of So THIS Is Fitness, right?). For now? Let\'s stick to the meat and potatoes - the Reebok Harmony Road. I want to talk experience... and the tech behind it.\r\n<h2><strong><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1007\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_20170323_093127-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"reebok harmony road\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />The fit and feel were solid (with one caveat)</strong></h2>\r\nThose of you who know me personally (or have heard me complain)... know that I have fat feet (literally, wide or extra wide sizing). Part of me thinks this is a product of my having been grossly overweight most of my life and gravity just kinda squishing and spreading out my feet like too-soupy pancake batter. Why is this relevant? Why am I taking the time to preface my review with this?\r\n\r\n<strong>This \"wide sizing\" crap is a miserable existence for a runner.</strong>\r\n\r\nEvery time I have the opportunity to try a shoe, promote a shoe, or just need to BUY new shoes... my selection is limited not only by the type of shoe I need (stability vs neutral)... but the fact that I usually need a 4E width. Sometimes I can get away with a 2E... but across the board... the thought of wearing a standard-width shoe (D) is laughable. This is more of a pain than you might think - it seems the best, most high-tech, most visually appealing shoes... never come in a damn 2E or 4E width.\r\n<h3><strong>I REALLY like the fit of this shoe.</strong></h3>\r\nThe Harmony Road just <em>feels really good!</em> The toe-box has adequate room so I can kinda scrunch up my toes to stretch out, flex, and make sure I can still feel them on long <em>cold </em>runs. The heel cup feels pretty perfect, and I\'m really liking the low-cut style around the ankle... no rubbing, no chafing, and no constriction when I want to shake it out, stretch and move a bit.\r\n<h3><strong>So why mention that \"fat foot\" nonsense?</strong></h3>\r\nThis is the one part of the shoe that is positively KILLING me... The midfoot is a bit tight. And by \"a bit\"... I mean I\'m spilling over the sole of the shoe by about 1/4\" to 1/2\". OMG I can\'t stand it... I LOVE this shoe... and THAT has to be my issue. *sigh*. Nevertheless, I tried it for some brief runs anyway.\r\n<h2><strong>Run-testing the Reebok Harmony Road</strong></h2>\r\nDid I mention the test runs were short? Well.. short for me, meaning 3 or 4 miles. I\'m pretty disappointed in this, I have to say... and it\'s my own fault. I\'ve got Providence Marathon coming up May 7th and for the last 2 or 3 weeks... I haven\'t been able to get a run in the double-digits to save my life. The short runs I got in THIS shoe, however, were awesome.\r\n<h2><strong>Rides like a Caddy</strong></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1008\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_20170323_093019-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"reebok harmony road heel\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />OK, that\'s an exaggeration... but the point remains... One of the reasons I love shopping at local running stores is they generally let you jog around a bit to try out the shoe. The ride, the weight of the shoe, the shock absorption... these are the things I usually notice right away. Well, I already said it\'s super light... but the ride is so smooth. Reebok has put in different \"zones\" in the midsole, with this funky, noodle-looking foam by the heel... all that air and room in there? It allows the foam to compress, to shock absorb you. <em><strong>Welcome to your smooth ride, folks!</strong></em>\r\n\r\nNot only that... but they feel incredibly light for an all-around trainer. One of the nifty pieces of tech in the Harmony Road is the lightweight, synthetic mesh upper. It\'s so light and airy it\'s almost like I\'m not wearing anything. With how breathable this is, I have a feeling it\'s going to make a GREAT summer road running shoe. The upper is also seamless which, supposedly, alleviates irritation concerns.\r\n<h3><strong>This feels like a good long-distance trainer.</strong></h3>\r\nGiven the light feel, the shock absorption, and the freedom of movement... I could totally see this as a potential \"long slow run\" shoe for my big weekend runs. Honestly, I\'d probably wear it on shorter, faster runs too... but that\'s jsut me. That said, I know there are lighter shoes out there, so this may not be everyone\'s choice for short speedy runs, or sprint workouts. Long ones? Sure. I\'d recommend it for those.\r\n<h2><strong>This is Reebok\'s big comeback, apparently</strong></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1010\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Harmony_Road_800x434_1-300x163.jpg\" alt=\"harmony road rw badge\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" />I did mention I\'m not a big running shoe geek, right? It would seem that Reebok hasn\'t been playing in the \"running shoe sandbox\" much lately, and this was their foray back into the spotlight. I\'d say they did a good job... and apparently, so would Runner\'s World - who gave the Reebok Harmony Road recognition as it\'s best running shoe debut of 2017. As far as I\'m concerned... they did a good job with it. Honestly, I WISH it came in 4E, or even 2E... but alas, my curse... the fat foot keeps me from experiencing the best shoes out there in their most perfect-for-my-foot form. I\'m going to keep wearing them though... at least for now... and see where this goes. WHO KNOWS... maybe I can rock these things with no adverse effects. Time will tell. Until then... perhaps you should get out there and get YOURself a pair. <a href=\"http://mrgo.co/tjc2l\">Get your own pair! Click this link to buy your own pair online now!</a> - They\'re retailing for $120 right now. Get after it, get out there for a run, and let me know how you like them!','Reebok Harmony Road Review','','inherit','closed','closed','','992-revision-v1','','','2017-03-30 08:25:08','2017-03-30 12:25:08','',992,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/992-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(1013,1,'2017-03-30 08:24:44','2017-03-30 12:24:44','<em>(Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links - if you click through and purchase I may be compensated. I also received the shoes mentioned in order to review them. As always, all opinions are my own.)</em>\r\n<h2><strong>I know next to nothing about running shoes.</strong></h2>\r\nI\'m a pretty simple guy. Up until this review process came along, and the Reebok Harmony Road dropped into my lap... the extent of my shoe knowledge was <em>\"yeah it feels good\"</em>, <em>\"ooh, pretty\"</em>, and <em>\"yeah... feels like these need to retire\"</em>.  I had reviewed foods, supplements, and other types of \"gear\"... but not a shoe. And now, here I was... with the opportunity to do just that. \"Here\'s some shoes - go nuts!\" - <em><strong>Who was I kidding? I\'m WHOLLY unqualified for this.</strong></em>\r\n<h3><strong>So, naturally, I gave myself a crash course</strong></h3>\r\nNow that I\'ve done that? <strong>Instant shoe-genius, obviously.</strong> Ok, not so much... BUT - I DO know a few things. I know why certain shoes work for me and others don\'t... I know why I like what I like... and I get why the Reebok Harmony Road is a solid shoe. So... take a chance... venture forth with me... into my <em>first ever</em> running shoe review. <!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>I really should know what I\'m talking about.</strong></h2>\r\nHonestly, as an ultramarathoner... it really is in my best interest to know about the technical stuff about running shoes. So, self-educating I went... just like I did for the first year of my fitness journey. Just like when I got into marathons and ultramarathons. <em><strong>Doing it the hard way</strong></em><strong><em>... </em></strong>because why should anything be easy.\r\n<h3><strong>So what did I learn?</strong></h3>\r\nOh all SORTS the heelof stuff - the sort of stuff that\'s going to seem super basic to my running friends who are giggling at me for being so late to the knowledge-party. SO... there\'s going to be a separate post which, God help me, is going up flipping soon. THAT post will explain all the stuff I just self-taught (because that\'s half the point of So THIS Is Fitness, right?). For now? Let\'s stick to the meat and potatoes - the Reebok Harmony Road. I want to talk experience... and the tech behind it.\r\n<h2><strong><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1007\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_20170323_093127-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"reebok harmony road\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />The fit and feel were solid (with one caveat)</strong></h2>\r\nThose of you who know me personally (or have heard me complain)... know that I have fat feet (literally, wide or extra wide sizing). Part of me thinks this is a product of my having been grossly overweight most of my life and gravity just kinda squishing and spreading out my feet like too-soupy pancake batter. Why is this relevant? Why am I taking the time to preface my review with this?\r\n\r\n<strong>This \"wide sizing\" crap is a miserable existence for a runner.</strong>\r\n\r\nEvery time I have the opportunity to try a shoe, promote a shoe, or just need to BUY new shoes... my selection is limited not only by the type of shoe I need (stability vs neutral)... but the fact that I usually need a 4E width. Sometimes I can get away with a 2E... but across the board... the thought of wearing a standard-width shoe (D) is laughable. This is more of a pain than you might think - it seems the best, most high-tech, most visually appealing shoes... never come in a damn 2E or 4E width.\r\n<h3><strong>I REALLY like the fit of this shoe.</strong></h3>\r\nThe Harmony Road just <em>feels really good!</em> The toe-box has adequate room so I can kinda scrunch up my toes to stretch out, flex, and make sure I can still feel them on long <em>cold </em>runs. The heel cup feels pretty perfect, and I\'m really liking the low-cut style around the ankle... no rubbing, no chafing, and no constriction when I want to shake it out, stretch and move a bit.\r\n<h3><strong>So why mention that \"fat foot\" nonsense?</strong></h3>\r\nThis is the one part of the shoe that is positively KILLING me... The midfoot is a bit tight. And by \"a bit\"... I mean I\'m spilling over the sole of the shoe by about 1/4\" to 1/2\". OMG I can\'t stand it... I LOVE this shoe... and THAT has to be my issue. *sigh*. Nevertheless, I tried it for some brief runs anyway.\r\n<h2><strong>Run-testing the Reebok Harmony Road</strong></h2>\r\nDid I mention the test runs were short? Well.. short for me, meaning 3 or 4 miles. I\'m pretty disappointed in this, I have to say... and it\'s my own fault. I\'ve got Providence Marathon coming up May 7th and for the last 2 or 3 weeks... I haven\'t been able to get a run in the double-digits to save my life. The short runs I got in THIS shoe, however, were awesome.\r\n<h2><strong>Rides like a Caddy</strong></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1008\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_20170323_093019-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"reebok harmony road heel\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />OK, that\'s an exaggeration... but the point remains... One of the reasons I love shopping at local running stores is they generally let you jog around a bit to try out the shoe. The ride, the weight of the shoe, the shock absorption... these are the things I usually notice right away. Well, I already said it\'s super light... but the ride is so smooth. Reebok has put in different \"zones\" in the midsole, with this funky, noodle-looking foam by the heel... all that air and room in there? It allows the foam to compress, to shock absorb you. <em><strong>Welcome to your smooth ride, folks!</strong></em>\r\n\r\nNot only that... but they feel incredibly light for an all-around trainer. One of the nifty pieces of tech in the Harmony Road is the lightweight, synthetic mesh upper. It\'s so light and airy it\'s almost like I\'m not wearing anything. With how breathable this is, I have a feeling it\'s going to make a GREAT summer road running shoe. The upper is also seamless which, supposedly, alleviates irritation concerns.\r\n<h3><strong>This feels like a good long-distance trainer.</strong></h3>\r\nGiven the light feel, the shock absorption, and the freedom of movement... I could totally see this as a potential \"long slow run\" shoe for my big weekend runs. Honestly, I\'d probably wear it on shorter, faster runs too... but that\'s jsut me. That said, I know there are lighter shoes out there, so this may not be everyone\'s choice for short speedy runs, or sprint workouts. Long ones? Sure. I\'d recommend it for those.\r\n<h2><strong>This is Reebok\'s big comeback, apparently</strong></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1010\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Harmony_Road_800x434_1-300x163.jpg\" alt=\"harmony road rw badge\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" />I did mention I\'m not a big running shoe geek, right? It would seem that Reebok hasn\'t been playing in the \"running shoe sandbox\" much lately, and this was their foray back into the spotlight. I\'d say they did a good job... and apparently, so would Runner\'s World - who gave the Reebok Harmony Road recognition as it\'s best running shoe debut of 2017. As far as I\'m concerned... they did a good job with it. Honestly, I WISH it came in 4E, or even 2E... but alas, my curse... the fat foot keeps me from experiencing the best shoes out there in their most perfect-for-my-foot form. I\'m going to keep wearing them though... at least for now... and see where this goes. WHO KNOWS... maybe I can rock these things with no adverse effects. Time will tell. Until then... perhaps you should get out there and get YOURself a pair. <a href=\"http://mrgo.co/tjc2l\">Get your own pair! Click this link to buy your own pair online now!</a> - They\'re retailing for $120 right now. Get after it, get out there for a run, and let me know how you like them!','Reebok Harmony Road Review','','inherit','closed','closed','','992-autosave-v1','','','2017-03-30 08:24:44','2017-03-30 12:24:44','',992,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/992-autosave-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(1015,1,'2017-03-31 11:24:55','2017-03-31 15:24:55','<h2><strong>Habits are hard to break... but it CAN be done.</strong></h2>\r\nAfter much pondering, it dawns on me that despite having everything you need to achieve success... it IS possible to not even make it out the gate. You can have attainable goals. There can be a plan in place. You can have support systems and you can have the tools themselves necessary to complete the task... but in the end... none of that may matter. Why?\r\n<h3><strong>Old habits may be holding you back.</strong></h3>\r\nLet\'s have a chat about habits... and how maybe... you might already have the key to the lock. <strong>Forewarning:</strong> it\'s going to involve work, trusting yourself (and me)... and a lot of time. Buckle up, kids.\r\n<h3><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">For the full chat about breaking bad habits and establishing good ones (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on</span> <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, on</span> <a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, or on the web player at the bottom of this post. Don’t forget to hit “subscribe”!</span></em></strong></h3>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>Whoever said \"you can\'t teach an old dog new tricks\" was a dingbat.</strong></h2>\r\nIf you don\'t believe that... you\'ve given up before you started, <strong>so let\'s get that nasty little idea that \"you can\'t do it\" out of our heads, m\'kay? </strong>Like I\'ve said a million times, and will say a million more... <em>attitude is everything.</em> Now that <em>that\'s </em>out of the way...\r\n<h2><strong>How exactly am I supposed to break these incredibly ingrained habits?</strong></h2>\r\nWell, there\'s a lot to it, and that\'s precisely why I took a whole podcast episode to talk about it... but the short version comes in 3 parts:\r\n<h3><strong><img class=\"alignright wp-image-862\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_20161201_091700-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"transformation photo - 130 lb weight loss\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" />Step 1.) Saddle Up For A Long Ride</strong></h3>\r\nYou\'re going to have to accept, in pretty short order, that this is going to be a long, tedious, difficult process. Trust me... I\'m speaking from experience on this one. Yes, it will be hard... but looking at it from the other side of <a href=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/meet-darrell/my-journey\">a 130 lb weight loss</a> and <a href=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/2016/11/podcast-ep-11-the-best-is-yet-to-come.html\">100 mile ultramarathon finish</a> I can tell you it is 1000% worth it to put in the work and make these habit changes happen. You\'re going to need to enlist the help of those closest to you to make this a success. You\'ll need them to both <em>help </em>you keep honest with the new habit... and <em>not</em> (knowingly or unknowingly) hurt or sabotage you.\r\n<h3><strong>Step 2.) Learn your habits and retrain your brain</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1025\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/PhotoGrid_1490974370700-300x300.png\" alt=\"habit change - ice cream choices\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" />This \"new habits\" thing is a two-parter. You\'re not just \"learning new tricks\" and establishing a new habit... you\'re replacing an old habit with this new one. In order to do that, you have to truly understand what your current \"bad\" habits are. Think of what you WANT to be doing (i.e. work out) and what happens when you TRY to do it (i.e. you don\'t get out of bed in time or you get lazy and \"take too long\" reading the paper). Zero in on <em>why </em>you do that bad thing instead of the good thing... what you get out of it, what the <strong><em>reward</em></strong> is for that behavior... and find a way to get that same reward from a better action/habit that helps you achieve your goal. There\'s more to it than that... but again... that\'s why I took a whole podcast episode to talk about this.\r\n<h3><strong>Step 3.) Habit Change is hard. Do. Not. Give. Up.</strong></h3>\r\nThat whole \"21 days to make or break a habit\" thing, as it turns out, <strong><em>is total crap. </em></strong>21 days or a month is a great start, and that might work for some people... but MOST of us require a good 3 or 4 <strong>months</strong> to successfully retrain an ingrained habit. Yes... <strong><em>that long</em></strong>. We are, after all, creatures of habit... \"what are if not that which we repeatedly do\"... etc. Like I said... this is gonna take some time. The most important thing you can do is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Stay The Course.</strong></span> DON\'T GIVE UP. This is gonna be a lot of work, and it\'s gonna take a lot of time... but doesn\'t that make sense considering you\'re changing your life? Listen to the podcast episode for more.\r\n<h3><strong>What\'s in this episode:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Old habits die hard...</li>\r\n 	<li>Megan joins us! And talks... being Superwoman...</li>\r\n 	<li>How to make a change\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Overarching principles governing this thing</li>\r\n 	<li>start small - baby steps</li>\r\n 	<li>how to initiate this new habit</li>\r\n 	<li>celebration &amp; reward</li>\r\n 	<li>attitude</li>\r\n 	<li>do not deviate from the plan</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Episode Resources</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.mindful.org/how-to-change-a-habit-for-good/\">Mindful.org article on changing habits</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://zenhabits.net/the-habit-change-cheatsheet-29-ways-to-successfully-ingrain-a-behavior/\">Zenhabits\' Habit-Breaking Cheat Sheet</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://charlesduhigg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/How-to-Change-a-Habit.jpg\">flowchart on changing habits</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.npr.org/2012/03/05/147192599/habits-how-they-form-and-how-to-break-them\">NPR - Habits: How They Form And How To Break Them</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a> - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\r\n\r\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5217689/height/90/width/500/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f59d0f/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>','Old Dogs, New Tricks, and Baby Steps (Podcast Ep. 31)','','publish','open','open','','podcast31','','','2017-03-31 11:35:34','2017-03-31 15:35:34','',0,'http://sothisisfitness.com/?p=1015',0,'post','',0),(1017,1,'2017-03-30 12:33:39','2017-03-30 16:33:39','<h2><strong>Habits are hard to break... but it CAN be done.</strong></h2>\r\nAfter much pondering, it dawns on me that despite having everything you need to achieve success... it is possible to not even make it out the gate. You can have attainable goals. You can have a plan in place. You can have support systems and you can have the tools themselves necessary to complete the task... but in the end... none of that may matter. Why?\r\n<h3><strong>Old habits may be holding you back.</strong></h3>\r\nLet\'s have a chat about habits... and how maybe... we might have the key to the lock. <strong>Forewarning:</strong> it\'s going to involve work, trusting yourself (and me)... and a lot of time. Buckle up, kids.<!--more-->\r\n<h3><strong>What\'s in this episode:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Old habits die hard...</li>\r\n 	<li>Megan joins us! And talks... being Superwoman...</li>\r\n 	<li>How to make a change\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Overarching principles governing this thing</li>\r\n 	<li>start small - baby steps</li>\r\n 	<li>how to initiate this new habit</li>\r\n 	<li>celebration &amp; reward</li>\r\n 	<li>attitude</li>\r\n 	<li>do not deviate from the plan</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Episode Resources</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong><a href=\"http://www.mindful.org/how-to-change-a-habit-for-good/\">Habit Change - Mindful.org</a></strong></li>\r\n 	<li><strong><a href=\"https://zenhabits.net/the-habit-change-cheatsheet-29-ways-to-successfully-ingrain-a-behavior/\">Zenhabits Habit Change Cheat Sheet</a></strong></li>\r\n 	<li><strong><a href=\"http://charlesduhigg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/How-to-Change-a-Habit.jpg\">Habit Change flowchart</a></strong></li>\r\n 	<li><strong><a href=\"http://www.npr.org/2012/03/05/147192599/habits-how-they-form-and-how-to-break-them\">NPR - Habits: How They Form And How To Break Them</a></strong></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a> - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>','Old Dogs, New Tricks, and Baby Steps (Podcast Ep. 31)','','inherit','closed','closed','','1015-revision-v1','','','2017-03-30 12:33:39','2017-03-30 16:33:39','',1015,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/1015-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(1016,1,'2017-03-30 08:51:36','2017-03-30 12:51:36','<h2><strong>Habits are hard to break... but it CAN be done.</strong></h2>\r\nAfter much pondering, it dawns on me that despite having everything you need to achieve success... it is possible to not even make it out the gate. You can have attainable goals. You can have a plan in place. You can have support systems and you can have the tools themselves necessary to complete the task... but in the end... none of that may matter. Why?\r\n<h3><strong>Old habits may be holding you back.</strong></h3>\r\nThe thing that keeps you from getting out of bed early to do your workout... The thing that keeps you from stopping at the gym on your way home... it might just be an old, ingrained habit... a tendency from days gone by... that you simply can\'t break out of yet. Let\'s have a chat about habits... and how maybe... we might have the key to the lock. We might have the solution to breaking it and getting you to the promised land. <strong>Forewarning:</strong> it\'s going to involve work, trusting yourself (and me)... and a lot of time. Buckle up, kids.\r\n\r\nFor the extended show notes and blog, check out <a href=\"http://www.SoTHISIsFitness.com\">www.SoTHISIsFitness.com</a>\r\n<h3><strong>What\'s in this episode:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Old habits die hard...</li>\r\n 	<li>Megan joins us! And talks... being Superwoman...</li>\r\n 	<li>How to make a change\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Overarching principles governing this thing</li>\r\n 	<li>start small - baby steps</li>\r\n 	<li>how to initiate this new habit</li>\r\n 	<li>celebration &amp; reward</li>\r\n 	<li>attitude</li>\r\n 	<li>do not deviate from the plan</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Episode Resources</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong><a href=\"http://www.mindful.org/how-to-change-a-habit-for-good/\">Habit Change - Mindful.org</a></strong></li>\r\n 	<li><strong><a href=\"https://zenhabits.net/the-habit-change-cheatsheet-29-ways-to-successfully-ingrain-a-behavior/\">Zenhabits Habit Change Cheat Sheet</a></strong></li>\r\n 	<li><strong><a href=\"http://charlesduhigg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/How-to-Change-a-Habit.jpg\">Habit Change flowchart</a></strong></li>\r\n 	<li><strong><a href=\"http://www.npr.org/2012/03/05/147192599/habits-how-they-form-and-how-to-break-them\">NPR - Habits: How They Form And How To Break Them</a></strong></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a> - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>','Old Dogs, New Tricks, and Baby Steps (Podcast Ep. 31)','','inherit','closed','closed','','1015-revision-v1','','','2017-03-30 08:51:36','2017-03-30 12:51:36','',1015,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/1015-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(1018,1,'2017-03-31 08:56:52','2017-03-31 12:56:52','','old dogs new tricks baby steps cover','','inherit','open','closed','','wordswag_1490854296516','','','2017-03-31 09:01:39','2017-03-31 13:01:39','',1015,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/wordswag_1490854296516.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1019,1,'2017-03-31 10:49:11','2017-03-31 14:49:11','<h2><strong>Habits are hard to break... but it CAN be done.</strong></h2>\r\nAfter much pondering, it dawns on me that despite having everything you need to achieve success... it IS possible to not even make it out the gate. You can have attainable goals. You can have a plan in place. You can have support systems and you can have the tools themselves necessary to complete the task... but in the end... none of that may matter. Why?\r\n<h3><strong>Old habits may be holding you back.</strong></h3>\r\nLet\'s have a chat about habits... and how maybe... you might already have the key to the lock. <strong>Forewarning:</strong> it\'s going to involve work, trusting yourself (and me)... and a lot of time. Buckle up, kids.\r\n<h3><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">For the full chat about breaking bad habits and establishing good ones (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on</span> <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, on</span> <a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, or on the web player at the bottom of this post. Don’t forget to hit “subscribe”!</span></em></strong></h3>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2>Whoever said \"you can\'t teach an old dog new tricks\" was a dingbat.</h2>\r\nIf you don\'t believe that... you\'ve given up before you started, <strong>so let\'s get that nasty little idea that \"you can\'t do it\" out of our heads, m\'kay? </strong>Like I\'ve said a million times, and will say a million more... <em>attitude is everything.</em> Now that <em>that\'s </em>out of the way...\r\n<h2>How exactly am I supposed to break these incredibly ingrained habits?</h2>\r\nWell, there\'s a lot to it, and that\'s precisely why I took a whole podcast episode to talk about it... but the short version comes in 3 parts:\r\n<h3>Step 1.) Saddle Up For A Long Ride</h3>\r\nYou\'re going to have to accept, in pretty short order, that this is going to be a long, tedious, difficult process. Trust me... I\'m speaking from experience on this one. Yes, it will be hard... but looking at it from the other side of <a href=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/meet-darrell/my-journey\">a 130 lb weight loss</a> and <a href=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/2016/11/podcast-ep-11-the-best-is-yet-to-come.html\">100 mile ultramarathon finish</a> I can tell you it is 1000% worth it to put in the work and make these habit changes happen. You\'re going to need to enlist the help of those closest to you to make this a success. You\'ll need them to both <em>help </em>you keep honest with the new habit... and <em>not</em> (knowingly or unknowingly) hurt or sabotage you.\r\n<h3>Step 2.) Learn your habits and retrain your brain</h3>\r\nThis \"new habits\" thing is a two-parter. You\'re not just \"learning new tricks\" and establishing a new habit... you\'re replacing an old habit with this new one. In order to do that, you have to truly understand what your current \"bad\" habits are. Think of what you WANT to be doing (i.e. work out) and what happens when you TRY to do it (i.e. you don\'t get out of bed in time or you get lazy and \"take too long\" reading the paper). Zero in on <em>why </em>you do that bad thing instead of the good thing... what you get out of it, what the <strong><em>reward</em></strong> is for that behavior... and find a way to get that same reward from a better action/habit that helps you achieve your goal. There\'s more to it than that... but again... that\'s why I took a whole podcast episode to talk about this.\r\n<h3>Step 3.) Do. Not. Give. Up.</h3>\r\nThat whole \"21 days to make or break a habit\" thing, as it turns out, <strong><em>is total crap. </em></strong>21 days or a month is a great start, and that might work for some people... but MOST of us require a good 3 or 4 <strong>months</strong> to successfully retrain an ingrained habit. Yes... <strong><em>that long</em></strong>. We are, after all, creatures of habit... \"what are if not that which we repeatedly do\"... etc. Like I said... this is gonna take some time. The most important thing you can do is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Stay The Course.</strong></span> DON\'T GIVE UP. This is gonna be a lot of work, and it\'s gonna take a lot of time... but doesn\'t that make sense considering you\'re changing your life? Listen to the podcast episode for more.\r\n<h3><strong>What\'s in this episode:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Old habits die hard...</li>\r\n 	<li>Megan joins us! And talks... being Superwoman...</li>\r\n 	<li>How to make a change\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Overarching principles governing this thing</li>\r\n 	<li>start small - baby steps</li>\r\n 	<li>how to initiate this new habit</li>\r\n 	<li>celebration &amp; reward</li>\r\n 	<li>attitude</li>\r\n 	<li>do not deviate from the plan</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Episode Resources</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.mindful.org/how-to-change-a-habit-for-good/\">Habit Change - Mindful.org</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://zenhabits.net/the-habit-change-cheatsheet-29-ways-to-successfully-ingrain-a-behavior/\">Zenhabits Habit Change Cheat Sheet</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://charlesduhigg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/How-to-Change-a-Habit.jpg\">Habit Change flowchart</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.npr.org/2012/03/05/147192599/habits-how-they-form-and-how-to-break-them\">NPR - Habits: How They Form And How To Break Them</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a> - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>','Old Dogs, New Tricks, and Baby Steps (Podcast Ep. 31)','','inherit','closed','closed','','1015-revision-v1','','','2017-03-31 10:49:11','2017-03-31 14:49:11','',1015,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/1015-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(1020,1,'2017-03-31 10:49:55','2017-03-31 14:49:55','<h2><strong>Habits are hard to break... but it CAN be done.</strong></h2>\r\nAfter much pondering, it dawns on me that despite having everything you need to achieve success... it IS possible to not even make it out the gate. You can have attainable goals. You can have a plan in place. You can have support systems and you can have the tools themselves necessary to complete the task... but in the end... none of that may matter. Why?\r\n<h3><strong>Old habits may be holding you back.</strong></h3>\r\nLet\'s have a chat about habits... and how maybe... you might already have the key to the lock. <strong>Forewarning:</strong> it\'s going to involve work, trusting yourself (and me)... and a lot of time. Buckle up, kids.\r\n<h3><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">For the full chat about breaking bad habits and establishing good ones (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on</span> <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, on</span> <a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, or on the web player at the bottom of this post. Don’t forget to hit “subscribe”!</span></em></strong></h3>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>Whoever </strong>said<strong> \"you can\'t teach an old dog new tricks\" was a dingbat.</strong></h2>\r\nIf you don\'t believe that... you\'ve given up before you started, <strong>so let\'s get that nasty little idea that \"you can\'t do it\" out of our heads, m\'kay? </strong>Like I\'ve said a million times, and will say a million more... <em>attitude is everything.</em> Now that <em>that\'s </em>out of the way...\r\n<h2><strong>How exactly am I supposed to break these incredibly ingrained habits?</strong></h2>\r\nWell, there\'s a lot to it, and that\'s precisely why I took a whole podcast episode to talk about it... but the short version comes in 3 parts:\r\n<h3><strong>Step 1.) Saddle Up For A Long Ride</strong></h3>\r\nYou\'re going to have to accept, in pretty short order, that this is going to be a long, tedious, difficult process. Trust me... I\'m speaking from experience on this one. Yes, it will be hard... but looking at it from the other side of <a href=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/meet-darrell/my-journey\">a 130 lb weight loss</a> and <a href=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/2016/11/podcast-ep-11-the-best-is-yet-to-come.html\">100 mile ultramarathon finish</a> I can tell you it is 1000% worth it to put in the work and make these habit changes happen. You\'re going to need to enlist the help of those closest to you to make this a success. You\'ll need them to both <em>help </em>you keep honest with the new habit... and <em>not</em> (knowingly or unknowingly) hurt or sabotage you.\r\n<h3><strong>Step 2.) Learn your habits and retrain your brain</strong></h3>\r\nThis \"new habits\" thing is a two-parter. You\'re not just \"learning new tricks\" and establishing a new habit... you\'re replacing an old habit with this new one. In order to do that, you have to truly understand what your current \"bad\" habits are. Think of what you WANT to be doing (i.e. work out) and what happens when you TRY to do it (i.e. you don\'t get out of bed in time or you get lazy and \"take too long\" reading the paper). Zero in on <em>why </em>you do that bad thing instead of the good thing... what you get out of it, what the <strong><em>reward</em></strong> is for that behavior... and find a way to get that same reward from a better action/habit that helps you achieve your goal. There\'s more to it than that... but again... that\'s why I took a whole podcast episode to talk about this.\r\n<h3><strong>Step 3.) Do. Not. Give. Up.</strong></h3>\r\nThat whole \"21 days to make or break a habit\" thing, as it turns out, <strong><em>is total crap. </em></strong>21 days or a month is a great start, and that might work for some people... but MOST of us require a good 3 or 4 <strong>months</strong> to successfully retrain an ingrained habit. Yes... <strong><em>that long</em></strong>. We are, after all, creatures of habit... \"what are if not that which we repeatedly do\"... etc. Like I said... this is gonna take some time. The most important thing you can do is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Stay The Course.</strong></span> DON\'T GIVE UP. This is gonna be a lot of work, and it\'s gonna take a lot of time... but doesn\'t that make sense considering you\'re changing your life? Listen to the podcast episode for more.\r\n<h3><strong>What\'s in this episode:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Old habits die hard...</li>\r\n 	<li>Megan joins us! And talks... being Superwoman...</li>\r\n 	<li>How to make a change\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Overarching principles governing this thing</li>\r\n 	<li>start small - baby steps</li>\r\n 	<li>how to initiate this new habit</li>\r\n 	<li>celebration &amp; reward</li>\r\n 	<li>attitude</li>\r\n 	<li>do not deviate from the plan</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Episode Resources</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.mindful.org/how-to-change-a-habit-for-good/\">Habit Change - Mindful.org</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://zenhabits.net/the-habit-change-cheatsheet-29-ways-to-successfully-ingrain-a-behavior/\">Zenhabits Habit Change Cheat Sheet</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://charlesduhigg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/How-to-Change-a-Habit.jpg\">Habit Change flowchart</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.npr.org/2012/03/05/147192599/habits-how-they-form-and-how-to-break-them\">NPR - Habits: How They Form And How To Break Them</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a> - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>','Old Dogs, New Tricks, and Baby Steps (Podcast Ep. 31)','','inherit','closed','closed','','1015-revision-v1','','','2017-03-31 10:49:55','2017-03-31 14:49:55','',1015,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/1015-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(1022,1,'2017-03-31 11:14:27','2017-03-31 15:14:27','','good choice bad choice','','inherit','open','closed','','photogrid_1490972575279','','','2017-03-31 11:15:09','2017-03-31 15:15:09','',1015,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/PhotoGrid_1490972575279.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(1021,1,'2017-03-31 10:52:23','2017-03-31 14:52:23','<h2><strong>Habits are hard to break... but it CAN be done.</strong></h2>\r\nAfter much pondering, it dawns on me that despite having everything you need to achieve success... it IS possible to not even make it out the gate. You can have attainable goals. You can have a plan in place. You can have support systems and you can have the tools themselves necessary to complete the task... but in the end... none of that may matter. Why?\r\n<h3><strong>Old habits may be holding you back.</strong></h3>\r\nLet\'s have a chat about habits... and how maybe... you might already have the key to the lock. <strong>Forewarning:</strong> it\'s going to involve work, trusting yourself (and me)... and a lot of time. Buckle up, kids.\r\n<h3><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">For the full chat about breaking bad habits and establishing good ones (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on</span> <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, on</span> <a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, or on the web player at the bottom of this post. Don’t forget to hit “subscribe”!</span></em></strong></h3>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>Whoever said \"you can\'t teach an old dog new tricks\" was a dingbat.</strong></h2>\r\nIf you don\'t believe that... you\'ve given up before you started, <strong>so let\'s get that nasty little idea that \"you can\'t do it\" out of our heads, m\'kay? </strong>Like I\'ve said a million times, and will say a million more... <em>attitude is everything.</em> Now that <em>that\'s </em>out of the way...\r\n<h2><strong>How exactly am I supposed to break these incredibly ingrained habits?</strong></h2>\r\nWell, there\'s a lot to it, and that\'s precisely why I took a whole podcast episode to talk about it... but the short version comes in 3 parts:\r\n<h3><strong><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-862\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_20161201_091700-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"transformation photo - 130 lb weight loss\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />Step 1.) Saddle Up For A Long Ride</strong></h3>\r\nYou\'re going to have to accept, in pretty short order, that this is going to be a long, tedious, difficult process. Trust me... I\'m speaking from experience on this one. Yes, it will be hard... but looking at it from the other side of <a href=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/meet-darrell/my-journey\">a 130 lb weight loss</a> and <a href=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/2016/11/podcast-ep-11-the-best-is-yet-to-come.html\">100 mile ultramarathon finish</a> I can tell you it is 1000% worth it to put in the work and make these habit changes happen. You\'re going to need to enlist the help of those closest to you to make this a success. You\'ll need them to both <em>help </em>you keep honest with the new habit... and <em>not</em> (knowingly or unknowingly) hurt or sabotage you.\r\n<h3><strong>Step 2.) Learn your habits and retrain your brain</strong></h3>\r\nThis \"new habits\" thing is a two-parter. You\'re not just \"learning new tricks\" and establishing a new habit... you\'re replacing an old habit with this new one. In order to do that, you have to truly understand what your current \"bad\" habits are. Think of what you WANT to be doing (i.e. work out) and what happens when you TRY to do it (i.e. you don\'t get out of bed in time or you get lazy and \"take too long\" reading the paper). Zero in on <em>why </em>you do that bad thing instead of the good thing... what you get out of it, what the <strong><em>reward</em></strong> is for that behavior... and find a way to get that same reward from a better action/habit that helps you achieve your goal. There\'s more to it than that... but again... that\'s why I took a whole podcast episode to talk about this.\r\n<h3><strong>Step 3.) Do. Not. Give. Up.</strong></h3>\r\nThat whole \"21 days to make or break a habit\" thing, as it turns out, <strong><em>is total crap. </em></strong>21 days or a month is a great start, and that might work for some people... but MOST of us require a good 3 or 4 <strong>months</strong> to successfully retrain an ingrained habit. Yes... <strong><em>that long</em></strong>. We are, after all, creatures of habit... \"what are if not that which we repeatedly do\"... etc. Like I said... this is gonna take some time. The most important thing you can do is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Stay The Course.</strong></span> DON\'T GIVE UP. This is gonna be a lot of work, and it\'s gonna take a lot of time... but doesn\'t that make sense considering you\'re changing your life? Listen to the podcast episode for more.\r\n<h3><strong>What\'s in this episode:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Old habits die hard...</li>\r\n 	<li>Megan joins us! And talks... being Superwoman...</li>\r\n 	<li>How to make a change\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Overarching principles governing this thing</li>\r\n 	<li>start small - baby steps</li>\r\n 	<li>how to initiate this new habit</li>\r\n 	<li>celebration &amp; reward</li>\r\n 	<li>attitude</li>\r\n 	<li>do not deviate from the plan</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Episode Resources</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.mindful.org/how-to-change-a-habit-for-good/\">Habit Change - Mindful.org</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://zenhabits.net/the-habit-change-cheatsheet-29-ways-to-successfully-ingrain-a-behavior/\">Zenhabits Habit Change Cheat Sheet</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://charlesduhigg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/How-to-Change-a-Habit.jpg\">Habit Change flowchart</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.npr.org/2012/03/05/147192599/habits-how-they-form-and-how-to-break-them\">NPR - Habits: How They Form And How To Break Them</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a> - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>','Old Dogs, New Tricks, and Baby Steps (Podcast Ep. 31)','','inherit','closed','closed','','1015-revision-v1','','','2017-03-31 10:52:23','2017-03-31 14:52:23','',1015,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/1015-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(1023,1,'2017-03-31 11:15:34','2017-03-31 15:15:34','<h2><strong>Habits are hard to break... but it CAN be done.</strong></h2>\r\nAfter much pondering, it dawns on me that despite having everything you need to achieve success... it IS possible to not even make it out the gate. You can have attainable goals. You can have a plan in place. You can have support systems and you can have the tools themselves necessary to complete the task... but in the end... none of that may matter. Why?\r\n<h3><strong>Old habits may be holding you back.</strong></h3>\r\nLet\'s have a chat about habits... and how maybe... you might already have the key to the lock. <strong>Forewarning:</strong> it\'s going to involve work, trusting yourself (and me)... and a lot of time. Buckle up, kids.\r\n<h3><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">For the full chat about breaking bad habits and establishing good ones (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on</span> <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, on</span> <a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, or on the web player at the bottom of this post. Don’t forget to hit “subscribe”!</span></em></strong></h3>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>Whoever said \"you can\'t teach an old dog new tricks\" was a dingbat.</strong></h2>\r\nIf you don\'t believe that... you\'ve given up before you started, <strong>so let\'s get that nasty little idea that \"you can\'t do it\" out of our heads, m\'kay? </strong>Like I\'ve said a million times, and will say a million more... <em>attitude is everything.</em> Now that <em>that\'s </em>out of the way...\r\n<h2><strong>How exactly am I supposed to break these incredibly ingrained habits?</strong></h2>\r\nWell, there\'s a lot to it, and that\'s precisely why I took a whole podcast episode to talk about it... but the short version comes in 3 parts:\r\n<h3><strong><img class=\"alignright wp-image-862\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_20161201_091700-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"transformation photo - 130 lb weight loss\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" />Step 1.) Saddle Up For A Long Ride</strong></h3>\r\nYou\'re going to have to accept, in pretty short order, that this is going to be a long, tedious, difficult process. Trust me... I\'m speaking from experience on this one. Yes, it will be hard... but looking at it from the other side of <a href=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/meet-darrell/my-journey\">a 130 lb weight loss</a> and <a href=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/2016/11/podcast-ep-11-the-best-is-yet-to-come.html\">100 mile ultramarathon finish</a> I can tell you it is 1000% worth it to put in the work and make these habit changes happen. You\'re going to need to enlist the help of those closest to you to make this a success. You\'ll need them to both <em>help </em>you keep honest with the new habit... and <em>not</em> (knowingly or unknowingly) hurt or sabotage you.\r\n<h3><strong>Step 2.) Learn your habits and retrain your brain</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1022\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/PhotoGrid_1490972575279-300x300.png\" alt=\"good choice bad choice\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" />This \"new habits\" thing is a two-parter. You\'re not just \"learning new tricks\" and establishing a new habit... you\'re replacing an old habit with this new one. In order to do that, you have to truly understand what your current \"bad\" habits are. Think of what you WANT to be doing (i.e. work out) and what happens when you TRY to do it (i.e. you don\'t get out of bed in time or you get lazy and \"take too long\" reading the paper). Zero in on <em>why </em>you do that bad thing instead of the good thing... what you get out of it, what the <strong><em>reward</em></strong> is for that behavior... and find a way to get that same reward from a better action/habit that helps you achieve your goal. There\'s more to it than that... but again... that\'s why I took a whole podcast episode to talk about this.\r\n<h3><strong>Step 3.) Do. Not. Give. Up.</strong></h3>\r\nThat whole \"21 days to make or break a habit\" thing, as it turns out, <strong><em>is total crap. </em></strong>21 days or a month is a great start, and that might work for some people... but MOST of us require a good 3 or 4 <strong>months</strong> to successfully retrain an ingrained habit. Yes... <strong><em>that long</em></strong>. We are, after all, creatures of habit... \"what are if not that which we repeatedly do\"... etc. Like I said... this is gonna take some time. The most important thing you can do is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Stay The Course.</strong></span> DON\'T GIVE UP. This is gonna be a lot of work, and it\'s gonna take a lot of time... but doesn\'t that make sense considering you\'re changing your life? Listen to the podcast episode for more.\r\n<h3><strong>What\'s in this episode:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Old habits die hard...</li>\r\n 	<li>Megan joins us! And talks... being Superwoman...</li>\r\n 	<li>How to make a change\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Overarching principles governing this thing</li>\r\n 	<li>start small - baby steps</li>\r\n 	<li>how to initiate this new habit</li>\r\n 	<li>celebration &amp; reward</li>\r\n 	<li>attitude</li>\r\n 	<li>do not deviate from the plan</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Episode Resources</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.mindful.org/how-to-change-a-habit-for-good/\">Habit Change - Mindful.org</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://zenhabits.net/the-habit-change-cheatsheet-29-ways-to-successfully-ingrain-a-behavior/\">Zenhabits Habit Change Cheat Sheet</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://charlesduhigg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/How-to-Change-a-Habit.jpg\">Habit Change flowchart</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.npr.org/2012/03/05/147192599/habits-how-they-form-and-how-to-break-them\">NPR - Habits: How They Form And How To Break Them</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a> - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>','Old Dogs, New Tricks, and Baby Steps (Podcast Ep. 31)','','inherit','closed','closed','','1015-revision-v1','','','2017-03-31 11:15:34','2017-03-31 15:15:34','',1015,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/1015-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(1024,1,'2017-03-31 11:24:55','2017-03-31 15:24:55','<h2><strong>Habits are hard to break... but it CAN be done.</strong></h2>\r\nAfter much pondering, it dawns on me that despite having everything you need to achieve success... it IS possible to not even make it out the gate. You can have attainable goals. There can be a plan in place. You can have support systems and you can have the tools themselves necessary to complete the task... but in the end... none of that may matter. Why?\r\n<h3><strong>Old habits may be holding you back.</strong></h3>\r\nLet\'s have a chat about habits... and how maybe... you might already have the key to the lock. <strong>Forewarning:</strong> it\'s going to involve work, trusting yourself (and me)... and a lot of time. Buckle up, kids.\r\n<h3><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">For the full chat about breaking bad habits and establishing good ones (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on</span> <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, on</span> <a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, or on the web player at the bottom of this post. Don’t forget to hit “subscribe”!</span></em></strong></h3>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>Whoever said \"you can\'t teach an old dog new tricks\" was a dingbat.</strong></h2>\r\nIf you don\'t believe that... you\'ve given up before you started, <strong>so let\'s get that nasty little idea that \"you can\'t do it\" out of our heads, m\'kay? </strong>Like I\'ve said a million times, and will say a million more... <em>attitude is everything.</em> Now that <em>that\'s </em>out of the way...\r\n<h2><strong>How exactly am I supposed to break these incredibly ingrained habits?</strong></h2>\r\nWell, there\'s a lot to it, and that\'s precisely why I took a whole podcast episode to talk about it... but the short version comes in 3 parts:\r\n<h3><strong><img class=\"alignright wp-image-862\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_20161201_091700-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"transformation photo - 130 lb weight loss\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" />Step 1.) Saddle Up For A Long Ride</strong></h3>\r\nYou\'re going to have to accept, in pretty short order, that this is going to be a long, tedious, difficult process. Trust me... I\'m speaking from experience on this one. Yes, it will be hard... but looking at it from the other side of <a href=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/meet-darrell/my-journey\">a 130 lb weight loss</a> and <a href=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/2016/11/podcast-ep-11-the-best-is-yet-to-come.html\">100 mile ultramarathon finish</a> I can tell you it is 1000% worth it to put in the work and make these habit changes happen. You\'re going to need to enlist the help of those closest to you to make this a success. You\'ll need them to both <em>help </em>you keep honest with the new habit... and <em>not</em> (knowingly or unknowingly) hurt or sabotage you.\r\n<h3><strong>Step 2.) Learn your habits and retrain your brain</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1022\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/PhotoGrid_1490972575279-300x300.png\" alt=\"habit change example - ice cream choices\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" />This \"new habits\" thing is a two-parter. You\'re not just \"learning new tricks\" and establishing a new habit... you\'re replacing an old habit with this new one. In order to do that, you have to truly understand what your current \"bad\" habits are. Think of what you WANT to be doing (i.e. work out) and what happens when you TRY to do it (i.e. you don\'t get out of bed in time or you get lazy and \"take too long\" reading the paper). Zero in on <em>why </em>you do that bad thing instead of the good thing... what you get out of it, what the <strong><em>reward</em></strong> is for that behavior... and find a way to get that same reward from a better action/habit that helps you achieve your goal. There\'s more to it than that... but again... that\'s why I took a whole podcast episode to talk about this.\r\n<h3><strong>Step 3.) Habit Change is hard. Do. Not. Give. Up.</strong></h3>\r\nThat whole \"21 days to make or break a habit\" thing, as it turns out, <strong><em>is total crap. </em></strong>21 days or a month is a great start, and that might work for some people... but MOST of us require a good 3 or 4 <strong>months</strong> to successfully retrain an ingrained habit. Yes... <strong><em>that long</em></strong>. We are, after all, creatures of habit... \"what are if not that which we repeatedly do\"... etc. Like I said... this is gonna take some time. The most important thing you can do is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Stay The Course.</strong></span> DON\'T GIVE UP. This is gonna be a lot of work, and it\'s gonna take a lot of time... but doesn\'t that make sense considering you\'re changing your life? Listen to the podcast episode for more.\r\n<h3><strong>What\'s in this episode:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Old habits die hard...</li>\r\n 	<li>Megan joins us! And talks... being Superwoman...</li>\r\n 	<li>How to make a change\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Overarching principles governing this thing</li>\r\n 	<li>start small - baby steps</li>\r\n 	<li>how to initiate this new habit</li>\r\n 	<li>celebration &amp; reward</li>\r\n 	<li>attitude</li>\r\n 	<li>do not deviate from the plan</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Episode Resources</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.mindful.org/how-to-change-a-habit-for-good/\">Mindful.org article on changing habits</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://zenhabits.net/the-habit-change-cheatsheet-29-ways-to-successfully-ingrain-a-behavior/\">Zenhabits\' Habit-Breaking Cheat Sheet</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://charlesduhigg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/How-to-Change-a-Habit.jpg\">flowchart on changing habits</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.npr.org/2012/03/05/147192599/habits-how-they-form-and-how-to-break-them\">NPR - Habits: How They Form And How To Break Them</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a> - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\r\n\r\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5217689/height/90/width/500/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f59d0f/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>','Old Dogs, New Tricks, and Baby Steps (Podcast Ep. 31)','','inherit','closed','closed','','1015-revision-v1','','','2017-03-31 11:24:55','2017-03-31 15:24:55','',1015,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/1015-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(1025,1,'2017-03-31 11:34:37','2017-03-31 15:34:37','','habit change - ice cream choices','','inherit','open','closed','','photogrid_1490974370700','','','2017-03-31 11:35:07','2017-03-31 15:35:07','',1015,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/PhotoGrid_1490974370700.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(1026,1,'2017-03-31 11:35:25','2017-03-31 15:35:25','<h2><strong>Habits are hard to break... but it CAN be done.</strong></h2>\nAfter much pondering, it dawns on me that despite having everything you need to achieve success... it IS possible to not even make it out the gate. You can have attainable goals. There can be a plan in place. You can have support systems and you can have the tools themselves necessary to complete the task... but in the end... none of that may matter. Why?\n<h3><strong>Old habits may be holding you back.</strong></h3>\nLet\'s have a chat about habits... and how maybe... you might already have the key to the lock. <strong>Forewarning:</strong> it\'s going to involve work, trusting yourself (and me)... and a lot of time. Buckle up, kids.\n<h3><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">For the full chat about breaking bad habits and establishing good ones (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on</span> <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, on</span> <a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, or on the web player at the bottom of this post. Don’t forget to hit “subscribe”!</span></em></strong></h3>\n<!--more-->\n<h2><strong>Whoever said \"you can\'t teach an old dog new tricks\" was a dingbat.</strong></h2>\nIf you don\'t believe that... you\'ve given up before you started, <strong>so let\'s get that nasty little idea that \"you can\'t do it\" out of our heads, m\'kay? </strong>Like I\'ve said a million times, and will say a million more... <em>attitude is everything.</em> Now that <em>that\'s </em>out of the way...\n<h2><strong>How exactly am I supposed to break these incredibly ingrained habits?</strong></h2>\nWell, there\'s a lot to it, and that\'s precisely why I took a whole podcast episode to talk about it... but the short version comes in 3 parts:\n<h3><strong><img class=\"alignright wp-image-862\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_20161201_091700-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"transformation photo - 130 lb weight loss\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" />Step 1.) Saddle Up For A Long Ride</strong></h3>\nYou\'re going to have to accept, in pretty short order, that this is going to be a long, tedious, difficult process. Trust me... I\'m speaking from experience on this one. Yes, it will be hard... but looking at it from the other side of <a href=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/meet-darrell/my-journey\">a 130 lb weight loss</a> and <a href=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/2016/11/podcast-ep-11-the-best-is-yet-to-come.html\">100 mile ultramarathon finish</a> I can tell you it is 1000% worth it to put in the work and make these habit changes happen. You\'re going to need to enlist the help of those closest to you to make this a success. You\'ll need them to both <em>help </em>you keep honest with the new habit... and <em>not</em> (knowingly or unknowingly) hurt or sabotage you.\n<h3><strong>Step 2.) Learn your habits and retrain your brain</strong></h3>\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1025 size-medium\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/PhotoGrid_1490974370700-300x300.png\" alt=\"habit change - ice cream choices\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />This \"new habits\" thing is a two-parter. You\'re not just \"learning new tricks\" and establishing a new habit... you\'re replacing an old habit with this new one. In order to do that, you have to truly understand what your current \"bad\" habits are. Think of what you WANT to be doing (i.e. work out) and what happens when you TRY to do it (i.e. you don\'t get out of bed in time or you get lazy and \"take too long\" reading the paper). Zero in on <em>why </em>you do that bad thing instead of the good thing... what you get out of it, what the <strong><em>reward</em></strong> is for that behavior... and find a way to get that same reward from a better action/habit that helps you achieve your goal. There\'s more to it than that... but again... that\'s why I took a whole podcast episode to talk about this.\n<h3><strong>Step 3.) Habit Change is hard. Do. Not. Give. Up.</strong></h3>\nThat whole \"21 days to make or break a habit\" thing, as it turns out, <strong><em>is total crap. </em></strong>21 days or a month is a great start, and that might work for some people... but MOST of us require a good 3 or 4 <strong>months</strong> to successfully retrain an ingrained habit. Yes... <strong><em>that long</em></strong>. We are, after all, creatures of habit... \"what are if not that which we repeatedly do\"... etc. Like I said... this is gonna take some time. The most important thing you can do is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Stay The Course.</strong></span> DON\'T GIVE UP. This is gonna be a lot of work, and it\'s gonna take a lot of time... but doesn\'t that make sense considering you\'re changing your life? Listen to the podcast episode for more.\n<h3><strong>What\'s in this episode:</strong></h3>\n<ul>\n 	<li>Old habits die hard...</li>\n 	<li>Megan joins us! And talks... being Superwoman...</li>\n 	<li>How to make a change\n<ul>\n 	<li>Overarching principles governing this thing</li>\n 	<li>start small - baby steps</li>\n 	<li>how to initiate this new habit</li>\n 	<li>celebration &amp; reward</li>\n 	<li>attitude</li>\n 	<li>do not deviate from the plan</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<h3><strong>Episode Resources</strong></h3>\n<ul>\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.mindful.org/how-to-change-a-habit-for-good/\">Mindful.org article on changing habits</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://zenhabits.net/the-habit-change-cheatsheet-29-ways-to-successfully-ingrain-a-behavior/\">Zenhabits\' Habit-Breaking Cheat Sheet</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"http://charlesduhigg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/How-to-Change-a-Habit.jpg\">flowchart on changing habits</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.npr.org/2012/03/05/147192599/habits-how-they-form-and-how-to-break-them\">NPR - Habits: How They Form And How To Break Them</a></li>\n</ul>\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\n<ul>\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\n</ul>\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\n<ul>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\n</ul>\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a> - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\n\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\n\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5217689/height/90/width/500/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f59d0f/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>','Old Dogs, New Tricks, and Baby Steps (Podcast Ep. 31)','','inherit','closed','closed','','1015-autosave-v1','','','2017-03-31 11:35:25','2017-03-31 15:35:25','',1015,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/1015-autosave-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(1027,1,'2017-03-31 11:35:34','2017-03-31 15:35:34','<h2><strong>Habits are hard to break... but it CAN be done.</strong></h2>\r\nAfter much pondering, it dawns on me that despite having everything you need to achieve success... it IS possible to not even make it out the gate. You can have attainable goals. There can be a plan in place. You can have support systems and you can have the tools themselves necessary to complete the task... but in the end... none of that may matter. Why?\r\n<h3><strong>Old habits may be holding you back.</strong></h3>\r\nLet\'s have a chat about habits... and how maybe... you might already have the key to the lock. <strong>Forewarning:</strong> it\'s going to involve work, trusting yourself (and me)... and a lot of time. Buckle up, kids.\r\n<h3><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">For the full chat about breaking bad habits and establishing good ones (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on</span> <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, on</span> <a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, or on the web player at the bottom of this post. Don’t forget to hit “subscribe”!</span></em></strong></h3>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>Whoever said \"you can\'t teach an old dog new tricks\" was a dingbat.</strong></h2>\r\nIf you don\'t believe that... you\'ve given up before you started, <strong>so let\'s get that nasty little idea that \"you can\'t do it\" out of our heads, m\'kay? </strong>Like I\'ve said a million times, and will say a million more... <em>attitude is everything.</em> Now that <em>that\'s </em>out of the way...\r\n<h2><strong>How exactly am I supposed to break these incredibly ingrained habits?</strong></h2>\r\nWell, there\'s a lot to it, and that\'s precisely why I took a whole podcast episode to talk about it... but the short version comes in 3 parts:\r\n<h3><strong><img class=\"alignright wp-image-862\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_20161201_091700-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"transformation photo - 130 lb weight loss\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" />Step 1.) Saddle Up For A Long Ride</strong></h3>\r\nYou\'re going to have to accept, in pretty short order, that this is going to be a long, tedious, difficult process. Trust me... I\'m speaking from experience on this one. Yes, it will be hard... but looking at it from the other side of <a href=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/meet-darrell/my-journey\">a 130 lb weight loss</a> and <a href=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/2016/11/podcast-ep-11-the-best-is-yet-to-come.html\">100 mile ultramarathon finish</a> I can tell you it is 1000% worth it to put in the work and make these habit changes happen. You\'re going to need to enlist the help of those closest to you to make this a success. You\'ll need them to both <em>help </em>you keep honest with the new habit... and <em>not</em> (knowingly or unknowingly) hurt or sabotage you.\r\n<h3><strong>Step 2.) Learn your habits and retrain your brain</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1025\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/PhotoGrid_1490974370700-300x300.png\" alt=\"habit change - ice cream choices\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" />This \"new habits\" thing is a two-parter. You\'re not just \"learning new tricks\" and establishing a new habit... you\'re replacing an old habit with this new one. In order to do that, you have to truly understand what your current \"bad\" habits are. Think of what you WANT to be doing (i.e. work out) and what happens when you TRY to do it (i.e. you don\'t get out of bed in time or you get lazy and \"take too long\" reading the paper). Zero in on <em>why </em>you do that bad thing instead of the good thing... what you get out of it, what the <strong><em>reward</em></strong> is for that behavior... and find a way to get that same reward from a better action/habit that helps you achieve your goal. There\'s more to it than that... but again... that\'s why I took a whole podcast episode to talk about this.\r\n<h3><strong>Step 3.) Habit Change is hard. Do. Not. Give. Up.</strong></h3>\r\nThat whole \"21 days to make or break a habit\" thing, as it turns out, <strong><em>is total crap. </em></strong>21 days or a month is a great start, and that might work for some people... but MOST of us require a good 3 or 4 <strong>months</strong> to successfully retrain an ingrained habit. Yes... <strong><em>that long</em></strong>. We are, after all, creatures of habit... \"what are if not that which we repeatedly do\"... etc. Like I said... this is gonna take some time. The most important thing you can do is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Stay The Course.</strong></span> DON\'T GIVE UP. This is gonna be a lot of work, and it\'s gonna take a lot of time... but doesn\'t that make sense considering you\'re changing your life? Listen to the podcast episode for more.\r\n<h3><strong>What\'s in this episode:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Old habits die hard...</li>\r\n 	<li>Megan joins us! And talks... being Superwoman...</li>\r\n 	<li>How to make a change\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Overarching principles governing this thing</li>\r\n 	<li>start small - baby steps</li>\r\n 	<li>how to initiate this new habit</li>\r\n 	<li>celebration &amp; reward</li>\r\n 	<li>attitude</li>\r\n 	<li>do not deviate from the plan</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Episode Resources</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.mindful.org/how-to-change-a-habit-for-good/\">Mindful.org article on changing habits</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://zenhabits.net/the-habit-change-cheatsheet-29-ways-to-successfully-ingrain-a-behavior/\">Zenhabits\' Habit-Breaking Cheat Sheet</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://charlesduhigg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/How-to-Change-a-Habit.jpg\">flowchart on changing habits</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.npr.org/2012/03/05/147192599/habits-how-they-form-and-how-to-break-them\">NPR - Habits: How They Form And How To Break Them</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a> - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\r\n\r\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5217689/height/90/width/500/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f59d0f/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>','Old Dogs, New Tricks, and Baby Steps (Podcast Ep. 31)','','inherit','closed','closed','','1015-revision-v1','','','2017-03-31 11:35:34','2017-03-31 15:35:34','',1015,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/03/1015-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(1028,1,'2017-04-06 08:15:58','2017-04-06 12:15:58','<h2><strong>Maybe the impossible... is really just im<em>probable</em>...</strong></h2>\r\nSomething major happened in a relatively small and obscure part of the athletic world this past weekend. It\'s the sort of thing that makes you stop and think. This thing... if you look at it in a big picture sort of way... kind of makes you realize (as if you needed another clue)... that maybe there <em><strong>is</strong></em> no limit to what we are capable of.\r\n<h3><strong>It\'s all relative - put this in perspective.</strong></h3>\r\nAn event called The Barkley Marathons occurred this past weekend. It is widely regarded to be the hardest footrace on the planet. There is no quick and easy way to describe to you how very physically and mentally demanding this race is - most people... honestly... simply cannot comprehend it. Suffice it to say... it is generally considered to be on the edge of human capability and next to impossible. This past weekend... a man named John Kelly became the 15th ever finisher in the race\'s 31 year history.\r\n<h3><strong>Every once in a while... </strong></h3>\r\nsomething truly special happens that gives people hope and inspires (a) movement of some kind. I think this year\'s Barkley Marathons finish provided just that.\r\n<h3><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">For the full interview with John Kelly about his incredible Barkley Marathons 2017 finish (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on</span> <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, on</span> <a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, or on the web player at the bottom of this post. </span></em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #f54545;\"><em>Don’t forget to hit “subscribe”!</em></span></strong></h3>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>It bears repeating: Attitude is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">everything</span>.</strong></h2>\r\nAsk any marathoner or, especially, <em>ultra</em>marathoner out there. Ask anyone who\'s made it through a massive weight-loss journey and kept the weight off. Any dancer or professional athlete. <em><strong>Anyone who\'s done anything difficult and worth doing</strong></em>. They will tell you... attitude can make or break you.\r\n<h3><strong>And that, in the end, is what makes a Barkley Marathons finisher.</strong></h3>\r\nI used to think, as many people do, that in order to achieve something like this you must be a super-elite athlete... a world-record holder... and have top results in the \"biggest and baddest\" ultramarathons out there. <strong>John does not fit this description.</strong> Instead... he is an \"average joe\". He trained properly, respected the event, and had a no-quit attitude.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1038\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1038 size-medium\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/0403170904-e1491480862674-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"John Kelly - Barkley Course Photo\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /> Photo Credit - Ed Aramayo[/caption]\r\n<h3><strong>The Barkley Marathons is one of the great equalizers of our time.</strong></h3>\r\nIt doesn\'t care who you are or how \"great\" your athletic achievements. That\'s why someone like John can finish the event while many of the most prolific endurance runners have met defeat. John Kelly is proof to us all that the \"impossible\" IS possible... whatever <em>it </em>is... as long as you put in the work and believe in yourself. Lucky for us... he\'s joined me today to tell his tale and share just how he made it through.\r\n<h2><strong>What happened at this year\'s Barkley Marathons was special.</strong></h2>\r\nThere were, as always, many great triumphs and incredible efforts given forth by the 35 participants who were lucky (or unlucky) enough to toe the start line. There were two very particular triumphs of the human spirit that occurred, though. That of John Kelly and Gary Robbins. They had teamed up and worked together for four of the 5 loops of the course... but to start lap 5, they were forced to go different directions around the course. <em><strong>That</strong></em> is where their stories diverge. <strong><em>That</em></strong> is where we see that next level... the edge of reason and ability, where all that remains to see you through to the end is a little thing your high school football coach might\'ve called \"heart\".\r\n<h2><strong>I will always be floored by things like this.</strong></h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1039\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1039\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/P1030916-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"John Kelly, Barkley Marathons finish\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> Photo Credit - Joe Kelly[/caption]\r\n\r\nThere\'s just something so special and important about people going up against seemingly impossible odds. You can\'t help but root for them, cheer them on, feel joy for their highs and despair with them on the lows. I think, in some small way, we feel their struggle reflects our own... and we need them to succeed and overcome so that we, too, can feel it\'s possible to succeed and overcome in our own struggle.\r\n\r\nThere\'s no denying... seeing John Kelly triumph to become the 15th finisher of The Barkley Marathons is a monumental achievement. It\'s something that should prove to us all beyond a shadow of a doubt... that we, too, CAN achieve our goals. All we have to do is train, respect the magnitude of our task... and believe we can do it. Believe we truly have no limits preventing us from accomplishing the goal. Join me for episode 32 and my chat with John by following the links below.\r\n<h3><strong>What\'s in this episode:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Darrell has a new job!</li>\r\n 	<li>Megan makes AMAZING Turkey Chili</li>\r\n 	<li>The Barkley Marathons happened last weekend</li>\r\n 	<li>John Kelly - Barkley Marathons 2017 finisher/winner (15th ever) joins us!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>WHO IS John Kelly?</li>\r\n 	<li>Life outside of running</li>\r\n 	<li>Getting into running</li>\r\n 	<li>The ultramarathon switch</li>\r\n 	<li>Why Barkley</li>\r\n 	<li>The first 2 attempts</li>\r\n 	<li>Barkley Marathons success... and how to achieve it</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Episode Resources</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong><a href=\"http://www.randomforestrunner.com\">John\'s Blog - Random Forrest Runner</a></strong></li>\r\n 	<li><strong><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barkley_Marathons\">The Barkley Marathons wikipedia page</a></strong></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\"> iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a> - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\r\n\r\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5241526/height/90/width/500/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f59d0f/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>','John Kelly, The Barkley Marathons, and \"Heart\" (Podcast #32)','','publish','open','open','','john-kelly-and-the-barkley-marathons-podcast-32','','','2017-04-09 13:45:32','2017-04-09 17:45:32','',0,'http://sothisisfitness.com/?p=1028',0,'post','',0),(1029,1,'2017-04-06 02:53:45','2017-04-06 06:53:45','','podcast 32 john kelly and the barkley marathons','Photo Credit - Ed Aramayo','inherit','open','closed','','photogrid_1491459947625','','','2017-04-06 08:11:22','2017-04-06 12:11:22','',1028,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/PhotoGrid_1491459947625.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(1030,1,'2017-04-06 02:54:20','2017-04-06 06:54:20','<em>(See <a href=\"http://www.SoTHISIsFitness.com/podcast32\">www.SoTHISIsFitness.com/podcast32</a> for extended show notes/blog)</em>\r\n<h2><strong>Maybe the impossible... is really just im<em>probable</em>...</strong></h2>\r\nSomething major happened in a relatively small and obscure part of the athletic world this past weekend. It\'s the sort of thing that makes you stop and think. This thing... if you look at it in a big picture sort of way... kind of makes you realize (as if you needed another clue)... that maybe there is no limit to what we are capable of.\r\n<h3><strong>It\'s all relative. Put this in perspective.</strong></h3>\r\nAn event called The Barkley Marathons occurred this past weekend. It is widely regarded to be (one of) the hardest footrace(s) on the planet. This past weekend... a man named John Kelly became the 15th ever finisher in the race\'s 31 year history.\r\n\r\nMany people think that in order to achieve something like this you must be a super-elite athlete... a world-record holder... and have top results in the \"biggest and baddest\" ultramarathons out there. <strong>John does not fit this description.</strong> Instead... he is an \"average joe\". He trained properly, respected the event, and had a no-quit attitude. John Kelly is proof to us all that it IS possible... whatever <em>it </em>is... as long as you put in the work and believe in yourself. Lucky for us... he\'s joined me today to tell his tale.\r\n\r\nFor the extended show notes and blog, check out <a href=\"http://www.SoTHISIsFitness.com\">www.SoTHISIsFitness.com</a>\r\n<h3><strong>What\'s in this episode:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Darrell has a new job!</li>\r\n 	<li>Megan makes AMAZING Turkey Chili</li>\r\n 	<li>The Barkley Marathons happened last weekend</li>\r\n 	<li>John Kelly - Barkley Marathons 2017 finisher/winner (15th ever) joins us!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>WHO IS John Kelly?</li>\r\n 	<li>Life outside of running</li>\r\n 	<li>Getting into running</li>\r\n 	<li>The ultramarathon switch</li>\r\n 	<li>Why Barkley</li>\r\n 	<li>The first 2 attempts</li>\r\n 	<li>Barkley Marathons success... and how to achieve it</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Episode Resources</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.randomforestrunner.com\">John\'s Blog - Random Forrest Runner</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barkley_Marathons\">The Barkley Marathons wikipedia page</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\"> iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a> - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\r\n\r\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5241526/height/90/width/500/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f59d0f/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>','','','inherit','closed','closed','','1028-revision-v1','','','2017-04-06 02:54:20','2017-04-06 06:54:20','',1028,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/04/1028-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(1031,1,'2017-04-06 07:12:15','2017-04-06 11:12:15','<h2><strong>Maybe the impossible... is really just im<em>probable</em>...</strong></h2>\r\nSomething major happened in a relatively small and obscure part of the athletic world this past weekend. It\'s the sort of thing that makes you stop and think. This thing... if you look at it in a big picture sort of way... kind of makes you realize (as if you needed another clue)... that maybe there <em><strong>is</strong></em> no limit to what we are capable of.\r\n<h3><strong>It\'s all relative - put this in perspective.</strong></h3>\r\nAn event called The Barkley Marathons occurred this past weekend. It is widely regarded to be (one of) the hardest footrace(s) on the planet. The application method is a secret. There\'s a 12 hour window where the start could possibly happen. The course is over some of the toughest terrain in trail running and you must navigate the unmarked course with a map and compass 5 times, from different directions each time. You must locate books, which act as checkpoints, and retrieve the appropriate page as proof you correctly navigated the course. This past weekend... a man named John Kelly became the 15th ever finisher in the race\'s 31 year history.\r\n\r\nMany people think that in order to achieve something like this you must be a super-elite athlete... a world-record holder... and have top results in the \"biggest and baddest\" ultramarathons out there. <strong>John does not fit this description.</strong> Instead... he is an \"average joe\". He trained properly, respected the event, and had a no-quit attitude. John Kelly is proof to us all that it IS possible... whatever <em>it </em>is... as long as you put in the work and believe in yourself. Lucky for us... he\'s joined me today to tell his tale.\r\n\r\nFor the extended show notes and blog, check out <a href=\"http://www.SoTHISIsFitness.com\">www.SoTHISIsFitness.com</a>\r\n<h3><strong>What\'s in this episode:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Darrell has a new job!</li>\r\n 	<li>Megan makes AMAZING Turkey Chili</li>\r\n 	<li>The Barkley Marathons happened last weekend</li>\r\n 	<li>John Kelly - Barkley Marathons 2017 finisher/winner (15th ever) joins us!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>WHO IS John Kelly?</li>\r\n 	<li>Life outside of running</li>\r\n 	<li>Getting into running</li>\r\n 	<li>The ultramarathon switch</li>\r\n 	<li>Why Barkley</li>\r\n 	<li>The first 2 attempts</li>\r\n 	<li>Barkley Marathons success... and how to achieve it</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Episode Resources</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.randomforestrunner.com\">John\'s Blog - Random Forrest Runner</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barkley_Marathons\">The Barkley Marathons wikipedia page</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\"> iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a> - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\r\n\r\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5241526/height/90/width/500/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f59d0f/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>','John Kelly and The Barkley Marathons (Podcast #32)','','inherit','closed','closed','','1028-revision-v1','','','2017-04-06 07:12:15','2017-04-06 11:12:15','',1028,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/04/1028-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(1032,1,'2017-04-06 07:19:44','2017-04-06 11:19:44','<h2><strong>Maybe the impossible... is really just im<em>probable</em>...</strong></h2>\r\nSomething major happened in a relatively small and obscure part of the athletic world this past weekend. It\'s the sort of thing that makes you stop and think. This thing... if you look at it in a big picture sort of way... kind of makes you realize (as if you needed another clue)... that maybe there <em><strong>is</strong></em> no limit to what we are capable of.\r\n<h3><strong>It\'s all relative - put this in perspective.</strong></h3>\r\nAn event called The Barkley Marathons occurred this past weekend. It is widely regarded to be the hardest footrace on the planet. There is no quick and easy way to describe to you how very physically and mentally demanding this race is. Suffice it to say... it is generally considered to be on the edge of human capability and next to impossible. This past weekend... a man named John Kelly became the 15th ever finisher in the race\'s 31 year history.\r\n<h3><strong>Every once in a while... </strong></h3>\r\nsomething truly special happens that gives people hope and inspires (a) movement of some kind. I think this year\'s Barkley Marathons finish provided just that.\r\n\r\nMany people think that in order to achieve something like this you must be a super-elite athlete... a world-record holder... and have top results in the \"biggest and baddest\" ultramarathons out there. <strong>John does not fit this description.</strong> Instead... he is an \"average joe\". He trained properly, respected the event, and had a no-quit attitude. John Kelly is proof to us all that it IS possible... whatever <em>it </em>is... as long as you put in the work and believe in yourself. Lucky for us... he\'s joined me today to tell his tale.\r\n\r\nFor the extended show notes and blog, check out <a href=\"http://www.SoTHISIsFitness.com\">www.SoTHISIsFitness.com</a>\r\n<h3><strong>What\'s in this episode:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Darrell has a new job!</li>\r\n 	<li>Megan makes AMAZING Turkey Chili</li>\r\n 	<li>The Barkley Marathons happened last weekend</li>\r\n 	<li>John Kelly - Barkley Marathons 2017 finisher/winner (15th ever) joins us!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>WHO IS John Kelly?</li>\r\n 	<li>Life outside of running</li>\r\n 	<li>Getting into running</li>\r\n 	<li>The ultramarathon switch</li>\r\n 	<li>Why Barkley</li>\r\n 	<li>The first 2 attempts</li>\r\n 	<li>Barkley Marathons success... and how to achieve it</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Episode Resources</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.randomforestrunner.com\">John\'s Blog - Random Forrest Runner</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barkley_Marathons\">The Barkley Marathons wikipedia page</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\"> iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a> - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\r\n\r\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5241526/height/90/width/500/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f59d0f/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>','John Kelly and The Barkley Marathons (Podcast #32)','','inherit','closed','closed','','1028-revision-v1','','','2017-04-06 07:19:44','2017-04-06 11:19:44','',1028,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/04/1028-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(1033,1,'2017-04-06 07:22:20','2017-04-06 11:22:20','<h2><strong>Maybe the impossible... is really just im<em>probable</em>...</strong></h2>\r\nSomething major happened in a relatively small and obscure part of the athletic world this past weekend. It\'s the sort of thing that makes you stop and think. This thing... if you look at it in a big picture sort of way... kind of makes you realize (as if you needed another clue)... that maybe there <em><strong>is</strong></em> no limit to what we are capable of.\r\n<h3><strong>It\'s all relative - put this in perspective.</strong></h3>\r\nAn event called The Barkley Marathons occurred this past weekend. It is widely regarded to be the hardest footrace on the planet. There is no quick and easy way to describe to you how very physically and mentally demanding this race is. Suffice it to say... it is generally considered to be on the edge of human capability and next to impossible. This past weekend... a man named John Kelly became the 15th ever finisher in the race\'s 31 year history.\r\n<h3><strong>Every once in a while... </strong></h3>\r\nsomething truly special happens that gives people hope and inspires (a) movement of some kind. I think this year\'s Barkley Marathons finish provided just that.\r\n<h3><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">For the full interview with John Kelly about his incredible Barkley Marathons 2017 finish (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on</span> <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, on</span> <a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, or on the web player at the bottom of this post. </span></em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #f54545;\"><em><span>Don’t forget to hit “subscribe”!</span></em></span></strong></h3>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\nMany people think that in order to achieve something like this you must be a super-elite athlete... a world-record holder... and have top results in the \"biggest and baddest\" ultramarathons out there. <strong>John does not fit this description.</strong> Instead... he is an \"average joe\". He trained properly, respected the event, and had a no-quit attitude. John Kelly is proof to us all that it IS possible... whatever <em>it </em>is... as long as you put in the work and believe in yourself. Lucky for us... he\'s joined me today to tell his tale.\r\n\r\nFor the extended show notes and blog, check out <a href=\"http://www.SoTHISIsFitness.com\">www.SoTHISIsFitness.com</a>\r\n<h3><strong>What\'s in this episode:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Darrell has a new job!</li>\r\n 	<li>Megan makes AMAZING Turkey Chili</li>\r\n 	<li>The Barkley Marathons happened last weekend</li>\r\n 	<li>John Kelly - Barkley Marathons 2017 finisher/winner (15th ever) joins us!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>WHO IS John Kelly?</li>\r\n 	<li>Life outside of running</li>\r\n 	<li>Getting into running</li>\r\n 	<li>The ultramarathon switch</li>\r\n 	<li>Why Barkley</li>\r\n 	<li>The first 2 attempts</li>\r\n 	<li>Barkley Marathons success... and how to achieve it</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Episode Resources</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.randomforestrunner.com\">John\'s Blog - Random Forrest Runner</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barkley_Marathons\">The Barkley Marathons wikipedia page</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\"> iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a> - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\r\n\r\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5241526/height/90/width/500/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f59d0f/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>','John Kelly and The Barkley Marathons (Podcast #32)','','inherit','closed','closed','','1028-revision-v1','','','2017-04-06 07:22:20','2017-04-06 11:22:20','',1028,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/04/1028-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(1034,1,'2017-04-06 07:52:56','2017-04-06 11:52:56','<h2><strong>Maybe the impossible... is really just im<em>probable</em>...</strong></h2>\r\nSomething major happened in a relatively small and obscure part of the athletic world this past weekend. It\'s the sort of thing that makes you stop and think. This thing... if you look at it in a big picture sort of way... kind of makes you realize (as if you needed another clue)... that maybe there <em><strong>is</strong></em> no limit to what we are capable of.\r\n<h3><strong>It\'s all relative - put this in perspective.</strong></h3>\r\nAn event called The Barkley Marathons occurred this past weekend. It is widely regarded to be the hardest footrace on the planet. There is no quick and easy way to describe to you how very physically and mentally demanding this race is - most people... honestly... simply cannot comprehend it. Suffice it to say... it is generally considered to be on the edge of human capability and next to impossible. This past weekend... a man named John Kelly became the 15th ever finisher in the race\'s 31 year history.\r\n<h3><strong>Every once in a while... </strong></h3>\r\nsomething truly special happens that gives people hope and inspires (a) movement of some kind. I think this year\'s Barkley Marathons finish provided just that.\r\n<h3><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">For the full interview with John Kelly about his incredible Barkley Marathons 2017 finish (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on</span> <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, on</span> <a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, or on the web player at the bottom of this post. </span></em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #f54545;\"><em><span>Don’t forget to hit “subscribe”!</span></em></span></strong></h3>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2>It bears repeating: Attitude is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">everything</span>.</h2>\r\nAsk any marathoner or, especially, <em>ultra</em>marathoner out there. Ask anyone who\'s made it through a massive weight-loss journey and kept the weight off. Any dancer or professional athlete. <em><strong>Anyone who\'s done anything difficult and worth doing</strong></em>. They will tell you... attitude can make or break you.\r\n<h3>And that, in the end, is what makes a Barkley Marathons finisher.</h3>\r\nI used to think, as many people do, that in order to achieve something like this you must be a super-elite athlete... a world-record holder... and have top results in the \"biggest and baddest\" ultramarathons out there. <strong>John does not fit this description.</strong> Instead... he is an \"average joe\". He trained properly, respected the event, and had a no-quit attitude.\r\n<h3><strong>The Barkley Marathons is one of the great equalizers of our time.</strong></h3>\r\nIt doesn\'t care who you are or how \"great\" your athletic achievements. That\'s why someone like John can finish the event while many of the most prolific endurance runners have met defeat. John Kelly is proof to us all that the \"impossible\" IS possible... whatever <em>it </em>is... as long as you put in the work and believe in yourself. Lucky for us... he\'s joined me today to tell his tale.\r\n<h2><strong>What happened at this year\'s Barkley Marathons was special.</strong></h2>\r\nThere were, as always, many great triumphs and incredible efforts given forth by the 35 participants who were lucky (or unlucky) enough to toe the start line. There were two very particular triumphs of the human spirit that occurred, though. That of John Kelly and Gary Robbins. They had teamed up and worked together for four of the 5 loops of the course... but to start lap 5, they were forced to go different directions around the course. <em><strong>That</strong></em> is where their stories diverge. On So THIS Is Fitness Podcast #32... we chat with John to hear his story.\r\n<h2><strong>I will always be floored by things like this.</strong></h2>\r\nThere\'s just something so special and important about people going up against seemingly impossible odds. You can\'t help but root for them, cheer them on, feel joy for their highs and despair with them on the lows. I think, in some small way, we feel their struggle reflects our own... and we need them to succeed and overcome so that we, too, can feel it\'s possible to succeed and overcome in our own struggle.\r\n\r\nThere\'s no denying... seeing John Kelly triumph to become the 15th finisher of The Barkley Marathons is a monumental achievement. It\'s something that should prove to us all beyond a shadow of a doubt... that we, too, CAN achieve our goals. All we have to do is train, respect the magnitude of our task... and believe we can do it. Believe we truly have no limits preventing us from accomplishing the goal. Join me for episode 32 and my chat with John by following the links below.\r\n\r\nFor the extended show notes and blog, check out <a href=\"http://www.SoTHISIsFitness.com\">www.SoTHISIsFitness.com</a>\r\n<h3><strong>What\'s in this episode:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Darrell has a new job!</li>\r\n 	<li>Megan makes AMAZING Turkey Chili</li>\r\n 	<li>The Barkley Marathons happened last weekend</li>\r\n 	<li>John Kelly - Barkley Marathons 2017 finisher/winner (15th ever) joins us!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>WHO IS John Kelly?</li>\r\n 	<li>Life outside of running</li>\r\n 	<li>Getting into running</li>\r\n 	<li>The ultramarathon switch</li>\r\n 	<li>Why Barkley</li>\r\n 	<li>The first 2 attempts</li>\r\n 	<li>Barkley Marathons success... and how to achieve it</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Episode Resources</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.randomforestrunner.com\">John\'s Blog - Random Forrest Runner</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barkley_Marathons\">The Barkley Marathons wikipedia page</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\"> iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a> - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\r\n\r\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5241526/height/90/width/500/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f59d0f/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>','John Kelly, The Barkley Marathons, and \"Heart\" (Podcast #32)','','inherit','closed','closed','','1028-revision-v1','','','2017-04-06 07:52:56','2017-04-06 11:52:56','',1028,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/04/1028-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(1035,1,'2017-04-06 07:58:59','2017-04-06 11:58:59','<h2><strong>Maybe the impossible... is really just im<em>probable</em>...</strong></h2>\r\nSomething major happened in a relatively small and obscure part of the athletic world this past weekend. It\'s the sort of thing that makes you stop and think. This thing... if you look at it in a big picture sort of way... kind of makes you realize (as if you needed another clue)... that maybe there <em><strong>is</strong></em> no limit to what we are capable of.\r\n<h3><strong>It\'s all relative - put this in perspective.</strong></h3>\r\nAn event called The Barkley Marathons occurred this past weekend. It is widely regarded to be the hardest footrace on the planet. There is no quick and easy way to describe to you how very physically and mentally demanding this race is - most people... honestly... simply cannot comprehend it. Suffice it to say... it is generally considered to be on the edge of human capability and next to impossible. This past weekend... a man named John Kelly became the 15th ever finisher in the race\'s 31 year history.\r\n<h3><strong>Every once in a while... </strong></h3>\r\nsomething truly special happens that gives people hope and inspires (a) movement of some kind. I think this year\'s Barkley Marathons finish provided just that.\r\n<h3><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">For the full interview with John Kelly about his incredible Barkley Marathons 2017 finish (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on</span> <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, on</span> <a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, or on the web player at the bottom of this post. </span></em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #f54545;\"><em>Don’t forget to hit “subscribe”!</em></span></strong></h3>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2>It bears repeating: Attitude is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">everything</span>.</h2>\r\nAsk any marathoner or, especially, <em>ultra</em>marathoner out there. Ask anyone who\'s made it through a massive weight-loss journey and kept the weight off. Any dancer or professional athlete. <em><strong>Anyone who\'s done anything difficult and worth doing</strong></em>. They will tell you... attitude can make or break you.\r\n<h3><strong>And that, in the end, is what makes a Barkley Marathons finisher.</strong></h3>\r\nI used to think, as many people do, that in order to achieve something like this you must be a super-elite athlete... a world-record holder... and have top results in the \"biggest and baddest\" ultramarathons out there. <strong>John does not fit this description.</strong> Instead... he is an \"average joe\". He trained properly, respected the event, and had a no-quit attitude.\r\n<h3><strong>The Barkley Marathons is one of the great equalizers of our time.</strong></h3>\r\nIt doesn\'t care who you are or how \"great\" your athletic achievements. That\'s why someone like John can finish the event while many of the most prolific endurance runners have met defeat. John Kelly is proof to us all that the \"impossible\" IS possible... whatever <em>it </em>is... as long as you put in the work and believe in yourself. Lucky for us... he\'s joined me today to tell his tale and share just how he made it through.\r\n<h2><strong>What happened at this year\'s Barkley Marathons was special.</strong></h2>\r\nThere were, as always, many great triumphs and incredible efforts given forth by the 35 participants who were lucky (or unlucky) enough to toe the start line. There were two very particular triumphs of the human spirit that occurred, though. That of John Kelly and Gary Robbins. They had teamed up and worked together for four of the 5 loops of the course... but to start lap 5, they were forced to go different directions around the course. <em><strong>That</strong></em> is where their stories diverge. <strong><em>That</em></strong> is where we see that next level... the edge of reason and ability, where all that remains to see you through to the end is a little thing your high school football coach might\'ve called \"heart\".\r\n<h2><strong>I will always be floored by things like this.</strong></h2>\r\nThere\'s just something so special and important about people going up against seemingly impossible odds. You can\'t help but root for them, cheer them on, feel joy for their highs and despair with them on the lows. I think, in some small way, we feel their struggle reflects our own... and we need them to succeed and overcome so that we, too, can feel it\'s possible to succeed and overcome in our own struggle.\r\n\r\nThere\'s no denying... seeing John Kelly triumph to become the 15th finisher of The Barkley Marathons is a monumental achievement. It\'s something that should prove to us all beyond a shadow of a doubt... that we, too, CAN achieve our goals. All we have to do is train, respect the magnitude of our task... and believe we can do it. Believe we truly have no limits preventing us from accomplishing the goal. Join me for episode 32 and my chat with John by following the links below.\r\n\r\nFor the extended show notes and blog, check out <a href=\"http://www.SoTHISIsFitness.com\">www.SoTHISIsFitness.com</a>\r\n<h3><strong>What\'s in this episode:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Darrell has a new job!</li>\r\n 	<li>Megan makes AMAZING Turkey Chili</li>\r\n 	<li>The Barkley Marathons happened last weekend</li>\r\n 	<li>John Kelly - Barkley Marathons 2017 finisher/winner (15th ever) joins us!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>WHO IS John Kelly?</li>\r\n 	<li>Life outside of running</li>\r\n 	<li>Getting into running</li>\r\n 	<li>The ultramarathon switch</li>\r\n 	<li>Why Barkley</li>\r\n 	<li>The first 2 attempts</li>\r\n 	<li>Barkley Marathons success... and how to achieve it</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Episode Resources</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.randomforestrunner.com\">John\'s Blog - Random Forrest Runner</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barkley_Marathons\">The Barkley Marathons wikipedia page</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\"> iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a> - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\r\n\r\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5241526/height/90/width/500/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f59d0f/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>','John Kelly, The Barkley Marathons, and \"Heart\" (Podcast #32)','','inherit','closed','closed','','1028-revision-v1','','','2017-04-06 07:58:59','2017-04-06 11:58:59','',1028,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/04/1028-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(1036,1,'2017-04-06 08:10:01','2017-04-06 12:10:01','','John Kelly - Barkley Marathons finish','Photo Credit - Ed Aramayo','inherit','open','closed','','0403171315a','','','2017-04-06 08:13:31','2017-04-06 12:13:31','',1028,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/0403171315a.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1037,1,'2017-04-06 08:10:11','2017-04-06 12:10:11','','John Kelly, Barkley Marathons','Photo Credit - Tyler Landrum','inherit','open','closed','','img_7234','','','2017-04-06 08:13:37','2017-04-06 12:13:37','',1028,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_7234.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1038,1,'2017-04-06 08:10:16','2017-04-06 12:10:16','','John Kelly - Barkley Course Photo','Photo Credit - Ed Aramayo','inherit','open','closed','','0403170904','','','2017-04-06 08:13:52','2017-04-06 12:13:52','',1028,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/0403170904.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1039,1,'2017-04-06 08:10:29','2017-04-06 12:10:29','','John Kelly, Barkley Marathons finish','Photo Credit - Joe Kelly','inherit','open','closed','','p1030916','','','2017-04-06 08:12:23','2017-04-06 12:12:23','',1028,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/P1030916.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1041,1,'2017-04-06 08:15:58','2017-04-06 12:15:58','<h2><strong>Maybe the impossible... is really just im<em>probable</em>...</strong></h2>\r\nSomething major happened in a relatively small and obscure part of the athletic world this past weekend. It\'s the sort of thing that makes you stop and think. This thing... if you look at it in a big picture sort of way... kind of makes you realize (as if you needed another clue)... that maybe there <em><strong>is</strong></em> no limit to what we are capable of.\r\n<h3><strong>It\'s all relative - put this in perspective.</strong></h3>\r\nAn event called The Barkley Marathons occurred this past weekend. It is widely regarded to be the hardest footrace on the planet. There is no quick and easy way to describe to you how very physically and mentally demanding this race is - most people... honestly... simply cannot comprehend it. Suffice it to say... it is generally considered to be on the edge of human capability and next to impossible. This past weekend... a man named John Kelly became the 15th ever finisher in the race\'s 31 year history.\r\n<h3><strong>Every once in a while... </strong></h3>\r\nsomething truly special happens that gives people hope and inspires (a) movement of some kind. I think this year\'s Barkley Marathons finish provided just that.\r\n<h3><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">For the full interview with John Kelly about his incredible Barkley Marathons 2017 finish (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on</span> <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, on</span> <a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, or on the web player at the bottom of this post. </span></em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #f54545;\"><em>Don’t forget to hit “subscribe”!</em></span></strong></h3>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>It bears repeating: Attitude is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">everything</span>.</strong></h2>\r\nAsk any marathoner or, especially, <em>ultra</em>marathoner out there. Ask anyone who\'s made it through a massive weight-loss journey and kept the weight off. Any dancer or professional athlete. <em><strong>Anyone who\'s done anything difficult and worth doing</strong></em>. They will tell you... attitude can make or break you.\r\n<h3><strong>And that, in the end, is what makes a Barkley Marathons finisher.</strong></h3>\r\nI used to think, as many people do, that in order to achieve something like this you must be a super-elite athlete... a world-record holder... and have top results in the \"biggest and baddest\" ultramarathons out there. <strong>John does not fit this description.</strong> Instead... he is an \"average joe\". He trained properly, respected the event, and had a no-quit attitude.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1038\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1038 size-medium\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/0403170904-e1491480862674-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"John Kelly - Barkley Course Photo\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /> Photo Credit - Ed Aramayo[/caption]\r\n<h3><strong>The Barkley Marathons is one of the great equalizers of our time.</strong></h3>\r\nIt doesn\'t care who you are or how \"great\" your athletic achievements. That\'s why someone like John can finish the event while many of the most prolific endurance runners have met defeat. John Kelly is proof to us all that the \"impossible\" IS possible... whatever <em>it </em>is... as long as you put in the work and believe in yourself. Lucky for us... he\'s joined me today to tell his tale and share just how he made it through.\r\n<h2><strong>What happened at this year\'s Barkley Marathons was special.</strong></h2>\r\nThere were, as always, many great triumphs and incredible efforts given forth by the 35 participants who were lucky (or unlucky) enough to toe the start line. There were two very particular triumphs of the human spirit that occurred, though. That of John Kelly and Gary Robbins. They had teamed up and worked together for four of the 5 loops of the course... but to start lap 5, they were forced to go different directions around the course. <em><strong>That</strong></em> is where their stories diverge. <strong><em>That</em></strong> is where we see that next level... the edge of reason and ability, where all that remains to see you through to the end is a little thing your high school football coach might\'ve called \"heart\".\r\n<h2><strong>I will always be floored by things like this.</strong></h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1039\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1039\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/P1030916-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"John Kelly, Barkley Marathons finish\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> Photo Credit - Joe Kelly[/caption]\r\n\r\nThere\'s just something so special and important about people going up against seemingly impossible odds. You can\'t help but root for them, cheer them on, feel joy for their highs and despair with them on the lows. I think, in some small way, we feel their struggle reflects our own... and we need them to succeed and overcome so that we, too, can feel it\'s possible to succeed and overcome in our own struggle.\r\n\r\nThere\'s no denying... seeing John Kelly triumph to become the 15th finisher of The Barkley Marathons is a monumental achievement. It\'s something that should prove to us all beyond a shadow of a doubt... that we, too, CAN achieve our goals. All we have to do is train, respect the magnitude of our task... and believe we can do it. Believe we truly have no limits preventing us from accomplishing the goal. Join me for episode 32 and my chat with John by following the links below.\r\n<h3><strong>What\'s in this episode:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Darrell has a new job!</li>\r\n 	<li>Megan makes AMAZING Turkey Chili</li>\r\n 	<li>The Barkley Marathons happened last weekend</li>\r\n 	<li>John Kelly - Barkley Marathons 2017 finisher/winner (15th ever) joins us!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>WHO IS John Kelly?</li>\r\n 	<li>Life outside of running</li>\r\n 	<li>Getting into running</li>\r\n 	<li>The ultramarathon switch</li>\r\n 	<li>Why Barkley</li>\r\n 	<li>The first 2 attempts</li>\r\n 	<li>Barkley Marathons success... and how to achieve it</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Episode Resources</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong><a href=\"http://www.randomforestrunner.com\">John\'s Blog - Random Forrest Runner</a></strong></li>\r\n 	<li><strong><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barkley_Marathons\">The Barkley Marathons wikipedia page</a></strong></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\"> iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a> - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\r\n\r\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5241526/height/90/width/500/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f59d0f/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>','John Kelly, The Barkley Marathons, and \"Heart\" (Podcast #32)','','inherit','closed','closed','','1028-revision-v1','','','2017-04-06 08:15:58','2017-04-06 12:15:58','',1028,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/04/1028-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(1040,1,'2017-04-06 08:14:59','2017-04-06 12:14:59','<h2><strong>Maybe the impossible... is really just im<em>probable</em>...</strong></h2>\r\nSomething major happened in a relatively small and obscure part of the athletic world this past weekend. It\'s the sort of thing that makes you stop and think. This thing... if you look at it in a big picture sort of way... kind of makes you realize (as if you needed another clue)... that maybe there <em><strong>is</strong></em> no limit to what we are capable of.\r\n<h3><strong>It\'s all relative - put this in perspective.</strong></h3>\r\nAn event called The Barkley Marathons occurred this past weekend. It is widely regarded to be the hardest footrace on the planet. There is no quick and easy way to describe to you how very physically and mentally demanding this race is - most people... honestly... simply cannot comprehend it. Suffice it to say... it is generally considered to be on the edge of human capability and next to impossible. This past weekend... a man named John Kelly became the 15th ever finisher in the race\'s 31 year history.\r\n<h3><strong>Every once in a while... </strong></h3>\r\nsomething truly special happens that gives people hope and inspires (a) movement of some kind. I think this year\'s Barkley Marathons finish provided just that.\r\n<h3><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">For the full interview with John Kelly about his incredible Barkley Marathons 2017 finish (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on</span> <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, on</span> <a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, or on the web player at the bottom of this post. </span></em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #f54545;\"><em>Don’t forget to hit “subscribe”!</em></span></strong></h3>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2>It bears repeating: Attitude is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">everything</span>.</h2>\r\nAsk any marathoner or, especially, <em>ultra</em>marathoner out there. Ask anyone who\'s made it through a massive weight-loss journey and kept the weight off. Any dancer or professional athlete. <em><strong>Anyone who\'s done anything difficult and worth doing</strong></em>. They will tell you... attitude can make or break you.\r\n<h3><strong>And that, in the end, is what makes a Barkley Marathons finisher.</strong></h3>\r\nI used to think, as many people do, that in order to achieve something like this you must be a super-elite athlete... a world-record holder... and have top results in the \"biggest and baddest\" ultramarathons out there. <strong>John does not fit this description.</strong> Instead... he is an \"average joe\". He trained properly, respected the event, and had a no-quit attitude.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1038\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1038 size-medium\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/0403170904-e1491480862674-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"John Kelly - Barkley Course Photo\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /> Photo Credit - Ed Aramayo[/caption]\r\n<h3><strong>The Barkley Marathons is one of the great equalizers of our time.</strong></h3>\r\nIt doesn\'t care who you are or how \"great\" your athletic achievements. That\'s why someone like John can finish the event while many of the most prolific endurance runners have met defeat. John Kelly is proof to us all that the \"impossible\" IS possible... whatever <em>it </em>is... as long as you put in the work and believe in yourself. Lucky for us... he\'s joined me today to tell his tale and share just how he made it through.\r\n<h2><strong>What happened at this year\'s Barkley Marathons was special.</strong></h2>\r\nThere were, as always, many great triumphs and incredible efforts given forth by the 35 participants who were lucky (or unlucky) enough to toe the start line. There were two very particular triumphs of the human spirit that occurred, though. That of John Kelly and Gary Robbins. They had teamed up and worked together for four of the 5 loops of the course... but to start lap 5, they were forced to go different directions around the course. <em><strong>That</strong></em> is where their stories diverge. <strong><em>That</em></strong> is where we see that next level... the edge of reason and ability, where all that remains to see you through to the end is a little thing your high school football coach might\'ve called \"heart\".\r\n<h2><strong>I will always be floored by things like this.</strong></h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1039\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1039\" src=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/P1030916-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"John Kelly, Barkley Marathons finish\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> Photo Credit - Joe Kelly[/caption]\r\n\r\nThere\'s just something so special and important about people going up against seemingly impossible odds. You can\'t help but root for them, cheer them on, feel joy for their highs and despair with them on the lows. I think, in some small way, we feel their struggle reflects our own... and we need them to succeed and overcome so that we, too, can feel it\'s possible to succeed and overcome in our own struggle.\r\n\r\nThere\'s no denying... seeing John Kelly triumph to become the 15th finisher of The Barkley Marathons is a monumental achievement. It\'s something that should prove to us all beyond a shadow of a doubt... that we, too, CAN achieve our goals. All we have to do is train, respect the magnitude of our task... and believe we can do it. Believe we truly have no limits preventing us from accomplishing the goal. Join me for episode 32 and my chat with John by following the links below.\r\n\r\nFor the extended show notes and blog, check out <a href=\"http://www.SoTHISIsFitness.com\">www.SoTHISIsFitness.com</a>\r\n<h3><strong>What\'s in this episode:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Darrell has a new job!</li>\r\n 	<li>Megan makes AMAZING Turkey Chili</li>\r\n 	<li>The Barkley Marathons happened last weekend</li>\r\n 	<li>John Kelly - Barkley Marathons 2017 finisher/winner (15th ever) joins us!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>WHO IS John Kelly?</li>\r\n 	<li>Life outside of running</li>\r\n 	<li>Getting into running</li>\r\n 	<li>The ultramarathon switch</li>\r\n 	<li>Why Barkley</li>\r\n 	<li>The first 2 attempts</li>\r\n 	<li>Barkley Marathons success... and how to achieve it</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Episode Resources</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.randomforestrunner.com\">John\'s Blog - Random Forrest Runner</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barkley_Marathons\">The Barkley Marathons wikipedia page</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\"> iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a> - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\r\n\r\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5241526/height/90/width/500/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f59d0f/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>','John Kelly, The Barkley Marathons, and \"Heart\" (Podcast #32)','','inherit','closed','closed','','1028-revision-v1','','','2017-04-06 08:14:59','2017-04-06 12:14:59','',1028,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/04/1028-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(1043,1,'2017-04-13 08:28:22','2017-04-13 12:28:22','<h2><strong>Who says it can\'t be you?</strong></h2>\r\nThere are people are out there doing some pretty amazing things... and often I find they simply fell into it by accident. No grand designs of fame, fortune, and conquering. Simply... \"I want to run Boston\"... or... \"I\'d like to stay fit in the off-season\". And then, before you know it... you\'re crushing several 100 mile ultramarathons in a year and setting world records running marathons in 7 continents... at 42 years old... like Mike Wardian.\r\n<h3><strong>OK... so maybe he\'s special... but the point remains!</strong></h3>\r\nI only just learned of Mike Wardian\'s existence around the time I ran the <a href=\"http://sothisisfitness.com/2016/12/16-millinocket-and-the-golden-road.html\">Millinocket Marathon</a>. From that point in time, either my awareness of him or his star power skyrocketed... maybe both. What I have seen of this man is the kind of thing I hope to see in the rest of the world. He\'s unlocked the secret... and I\'m thrilled to share it with you guys today.\r\n<h3><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">For the full interview with Michael Wardian about his superhuman feats and a taste of his down-to-earth attitude (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on</span> <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, on</span> <a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, or on the web player at the bottom of this post. </span></em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #f54545;\"><em>Don’t forget to hit “subscribe”!</em></span></strong></h3>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>Mike Wardian has figured it out.</strong></h2>\r\nI am thoroughly and completely impressed by Michael Wardian as a human being. He is, simply put, extraordinary. I could list off his superhuman accomplishments but we\'d be here all day. The bottom line is... he\'s reached deep down in the well and found something within himself that he has piped directly to the surface... and the world has responded positively to it.\r\n<h3><strong>Michael Wardian Goes The Distance</strong></h3>\r\nHe\'s quickly rising to the top ranks of the running world. Mike is a big fish who\'s little, obscure pond is growing and being discovered. He\'s collecting accomplishments of such magnitude that the only people who can truly understand them... are those who are very \"plugged in\" to the running world. I told my dad last night that my podcast guest this week was Michael Wardian - a man who ran 7 marathons in 7 continents in 7 days... and he stumbled over himself unable to understand how someone could logistically and physically do 7 marathons... in 7 continents... in 7 days. We didn\'t even GET to the part where he won the whole thing by posting a 2:45 average time in each one.\r\n\r\nIt\'s not just his accomplishments I\'m impressed with, though. As I said... I\'m impressed with him as a human being. Mike is a special kind of guy. Through all his accomplishments and good fortune with sponsors... even breaking world records...\r\n<h3><strong>Mike Wardian is about as normal and humble as they come.</strong></h3>\r\nDespite his super-human feats and impressive running resume... he\'s just a guy having fun running. He fully understands how fortunate of a position he\'s in, and he doesn\'t take it for granted. He gets to do what he loves, hold down a steady job that allows him to do it, and his family supports him.\r\n<h2><strong>Most importantly - he doesn\'t let anything hold him back.</strong></h2>\r\nMike just turned 43. That means that, just months ago, he not only finished... but WON... the World Marathon Challenge... at 42 years old. And he set records while doing it! This year he plans to run some of the toughest 100 mile ultramarathons out there - Hardrock 100, Western States Endurance Run, and others... not to mention all the other marathons and ultras he\'ll do. <strong>At 43 years of age.</strong> Like I said before... he\'s a regular guy. He found something he enjoys, he works at it, and he excels.\r\n<h3><strong>Who\'s to say we can\'t all do the same?</strong></h3>\r\nWhen you get right down to it... aside from current conditioning level and past accomplishments... there\'s not a whole lot that separates people like you and me from Mike Wardian (as crazy as that might sound). He simply doesn\'t let anything hold him back. He has let go of any percieved limits he once thought he had. Now? He just works for it and DOES it. He lives life limitless. We should all take a page out of his book and try it. <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">Give a listen to episode 33 of the podcast</a> for my chat with him and you\'ll see what I mean about him. I think you\'ll like him.\r\n<h3><strong>What\'s in this episode:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Darrell is legit!</li>\r\n 	<li>Virtual Training is a thing</li>\r\n 	<li>Hills are WAY steeper in person</li>\r\n 	<li>Mike Wardian joins us for a chat!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Living the dream</li>\r\n 	<li>Winning the World Marathon Challenge</li>\r\n 	<li>Running a marathon in Antarctica</li>\r\n 	<li>What REALLY happened out there during the 2017 Barkley Marathons</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Episode Resources</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.mikewardian.com\">Mike\'s Website</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/michaelwardian/\">Mike\'s Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.worldmarathonchallenge.com/\">The World Marathon Challenge</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barkley_Marathons\">The Barkley Marathons wikipedia page</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a> - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\r\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5262230/height/90/width/500/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f59d0f/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>','Michael Wardian Goes The Distance (Podcast #33)','','publish','open','open','','michael-wardian','','','2017-04-13 08:28:59','2017-04-13 12:28:59','',0,'http://sothisisfitness.com/?p=1043',0,'post','',0),(1044,1,'2017-04-13 07:31:10','2017-04-13 11:31:10','','Michael Wardian goes the distance','','inherit','open','closed','','wordswag_1492061574250','','','2017-04-13 08:02:45','2017-04-13 12:02:45','',0,'http://sothisisfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/wordswag_1492061574250.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1045,1,'2017-04-13 08:15:40','2017-04-13 12:15:40','<h2><strong>Who says it can\'t be you?</strong></h2>\r\nSome people are out there doing some pretty amazing things... and often I find they simply fell into it by accident. No grand designs of fame, fortune, and conquering. Simply... \"I want to run Boston\"... or... \"I\'d like to stay fit in the off-season\". And then, before you know it... you\'re crushing several 100 mile ultramarathons in a year and setting world records running marathons in 7 continents... at 42 years old... like Mike Wardian.\r\n<h3><strong>OK... so maybe he\'s special... but the point remains!</strong></h3>\r\nI only just learned of Mike Wardian\'s existence around the time I ran the Millinocket Marathon. From that point in time, either my awareness of him or his star power skyrocketed... maybe both. What I have seen of this man is the kind of thing I hope to see in the rest of the world. He\'s unlocked the secret... and I\'m thrilled to share it with you guys today.\r\n<h3><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">For the full interview with John Kelly about his incredible Barkley Marathons 2017 finish (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on</span> <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, on</span> <a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, or on the web player at the bottom of this post. </span></em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #f54545;\"><em>Don’t forget to hit “subscribe”!</em></span></strong></h3>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h3>Mike Wardian has figured it out.</h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am thoroughly and completely impressed by Michael Wardian as a human being. He is, simply put, extraordinary. I could list off his superhuman accomplishments but we\'d be here all day. The bottom line is... he\'s reached deep down in the well and found something within himself that he has piped directly to the surface... and the world has responded positively to it. It\'s not just his accomplishments I\'m impressed with, though. As I said... I\'m impressed with him as a human being.\r\n<h3><strong>Mike is a special kind of person</strong></h3>\r\nHe\'s quickly rising to the top ranks of the running world. Mike is a big fish who\'s little, obscure pond is growing and being discovered. He\'s collecting accomplishments of such magnitude that the only people who can truly understand them... are those who are very \"plugged in\" to the running world. I told my dad last night that my podcast guest this week was Michael Wardian - a man who ran 7 marathons in 7 continents in 7 days... and he stumbled over himself unable to understand how someone could logistically and physically do 7 marathons... in 7 continents... in 7 days. We didn\'t even GET to the part where he won the whole thing by posting a 2:45 average time in each one. Through all this, though... one thing sticks out to me, in particular, about Mike.\r\n<h3>Mike Wardian is about as normal and humble as they come.</h3>\r\nDespite his super-human feats and impressive running resume... he\'s just a guy having fun running. He fully understands how fortunate of a position he\'s in, and he doesn\'t take it for granted. He gets to do what he loves, hold down a steady job that allows him to do it, and his family supports him.\r\n<h2>Most importantly - he doesn\'t let anything hold him back.</h2>\r\nMike just turned 43. That means that, just months ago, he not only finished... but WON... the World Marathon Challenge... at 42 years old. And he set records while doing it! This year he plans to run some of the toughest 100 mile ultramarathons out there - Hardrock 100, Western States Endurance Run, and others... not to mention all the other marathons and ultras he\'ll do. <strong>At 43 years of age.</strong> Like I said before... he\'s a regular guy. he found something he enjoys, he works at it, and he excels.\r\n<h3>Who\'s to say we can\'t all do the same?</h3>\r\nWhen you get right down to it... aside from current conditioning level and past accomplishments... there\'s not a whole lot that separates people like you and me from Mike Wardian (as crazy as that might sound). He simply doesn\'t let anything hold him back. He has let go of any percieved limits he once thought he had. Now? He just works for it and DOES it. He lives life limitless. We should all take a page out of his book and try it. Give a listen to episode 33 of the podcast for my chat with him and you\'ll see what I mean about him. I think you\'ll like him.\r\n<h3><strong>What\'s in this episode:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Darrell is legit!</li>\r\n 	<li>Virtual Training is a thing</li>\r\n 	<li>Hills are WAY steeper in person</li>\r\n 	<li>Mike Wardian joins us for a chat!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Living the dream</li>\r\n 	<li>Winning the World Marathon Challenge</li>\r\n 	<li>Running a marathon in Antarctica</li>\r\n 	<li>What REALLY happened out there during the 2017 Barkley Marathons</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Episode Resources</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.mikewardian.com\">Mike\'s Website</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/michaelwardian/\">Mike\'s Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.worldmarathonchallenge.com/\">The World Marathon Challenge</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barkley_Marathons\">The Barkley Marathons wikipedia page</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a> - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\r\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5262230/height/90/width/500/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f59d0f/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>','Michael Wardian Goes The Distance (Podcast #33)','','inherit','closed','closed','','1043-revision-v1','','','2017-04-13 08:15:40','2017-04-13 12:15:40','',1043,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/04/1043-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(1046,1,'2017-04-13 08:17:23','2017-04-13 12:17:23','<h2><strong>Who says it can\'t be you?</strong></h2>\r\nSome people are out there doing some pretty amazing things... and often I find they simply fell into it by accident. No grand designs of fame, fortune, and conquering. Simply... \"I want to run Boston\"... or... \"I\'d like to stay fit in the off-season\". And then, before you know it... you\'re crushing several 100 mile ultramarathons in a year and setting world records running marathons in 7 continents... at 42 years old... like Mike Wardian.\r\n<h3><strong>OK... so maybe he\'s special... but the point remains!</strong></h3>\r\nI only just learned of Mike Wardian\'s existence around the time I ran the Millinocket Marathon. From that point in time, either my awareness of him or his star power skyrocketed... maybe both. What I have seen of this man is the kind of thing I hope to see in the rest of the world. He\'s unlocked the secret... and I\'m thrilled to share it with you guys today.\r\n<h3><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">For the full interview with John Kelly about his incredible Barkley Marathons 2017 finish (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on</span> <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, on</span> <a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, or on the web player at the bottom of this post. </span></em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #f54545;\"><em>Don’t forget to hit “subscribe”!</em></span></strong></h3>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>Mike Wardian has figured it out.</strong></h2>\r\nI am thoroughly and completely impressed by Michael Wardian as a human being. He is, simply put, extraordinary. I could list off his superhuman accomplishments but we\'d be here all day. The bottom line is... he\'s reached deep down in the well and found something within himself that he has piped directly to the surface... and the world has responded positively to it. It\'s not just his accomplishments I\'m impressed with, though. As I said... I\'m impressed with him as a human being.\r\n<h3><strong>Mike is a special kind of person</strong></h3>\r\nHe\'s quickly rising to the top ranks of the running world. Mike is a big fish who\'s little, obscure pond is growing and being discovered. He\'s collecting accomplishments of such magnitude that the only people who can truly understand them... are those who are very \"plugged in\" to the running world. I told my dad last night that my podcast guest this week was Michael Wardian - a man who ran 7 marathons in 7 continents in 7 days... and he stumbled over himself unable to understand how someone could logistically and physically do 7 marathons... in 7 continents... in 7 days. We didn\'t even GET to the part where he won the whole thing by posting a 2:45 average time in each one. Through all this, though... one thing sticks out to me, in particular, about Mike.\r\n<h3><strong>Mike Wardian is about as normal and humble as they come.</strong></h3>\r\nDespite his super-human feats and impressive running resume... he\'s just a guy having fun running. He fully understands how fortunate of a position he\'s in, and he doesn\'t take it for granted. He gets to do what he loves, hold down a steady job that allows him to do it, and his family supports him.\r\n<h2><strong>Most importantly - he doesn\'t let anything hold him back.</strong></h2>\r\nMike just turned 43. That means that, just months ago, he not only finished... but WON... the World Marathon Challenge... at 42 years old. And he set records while doing it! This year he plans to run some of the toughest 100 mile ultramarathons out there - Hardrock 100, Western States Endurance Run, and others... not to mention all the other marathons and ultras he\'ll do. <strong>At 43 years of age.</strong> Like I said before... he\'s a regular guy. he found something he enjoys, he works at it, and he excels.\r\n<h3><strong>Who\'s to say we can\'t all do the same?</strong></h3>\r\nWhen you get right down to it... aside from current conditioning level and past accomplishments... there\'s not a whole lot that separates people like you and me from Mike Wardian (as crazy as that might sound). He simply doesn\'t let anything hold him back. He has let go of any percieved limits he once thought he had. Now? He just works for it and DOES it. He lives life limitless. We should all take a page out of his book and try it. Give a listen to episode 33 of the podcast for my chat with him and you\'ll see what I mean about him. I think you\'ll like him.\r\n<h3><strong>What\'s in this episode:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Darrell is legit!</li>\r\n 	<li>Virtual Training is a thing</li>\r\n 	<li>Hills are WAY steeper in person</li>\r\n 	<li>Mike Wardian joins us for a chat!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Living the dream</li>\r\n 	<li>Winning the World Marathon Challenge</li>\r\n 	<li>Running a marathon in Antarctica</li>\r\n 	<li>What REALLY happened out there during the 2017 Barkley Marathons</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Episode Resources</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.mikewardian.com\">Mike\'s Website</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/michaelwardian/\">Mike\'s Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.worldmarathonchallenge.com/\">The World Marathon Challenge</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barkley_Marathons\">The Barkley Marathons wikipedia page</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a> - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\r\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5262230/height/90/width/500/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f59d0f/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>','Michael Wardian Goes The Distance (Podcast #33)','','inherit','closed','closed','','1043-revision-v1','','','2017-04-13 08:17:23','2017-04-13 12:17:23','',1043,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/04/1043-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(1047,1,'2017-04-13 08:20:59','2017-04-13 12:20:59','<h2><strong>Who says it can\'t be you?</strong></h2>\r\nThere are people are out there doing some pretty amazing things... and often I find they simply fell into it by accident. No grand designs of fame, fortune, and conquering. Simply... \"I want to run Boston\"... or... \"I\'d like to stay fit in the off-season\". And then, before you know it... you\'re crushing several 100 mile ultramarathons in a year and setting world records running marathons in 7 continents... at 42 years old... like Mike Wardian.\r\n<h3><strong>OK... so maybe he\'s special... but the point remains!</strong></h3>\r\nI only just learned of Mike Wardian\'s existence around the time I ran the Millinocket Marathon. From that point in time, either my awareness of him or his star power skyrocketed... maybe both. What I have seen of this man is the kind of thing I hope to see in the rest of the world. He\'s unlocked the secret... and I\'m thrilled to share it with you guys today.\r\n<h3><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">For the full interview with Michael Wardian about his superhuman feats and a taste of his down-to-earth attitude (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on</span> <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, on</span> <a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, or on the web player at the bottom of this post. </span></em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #f54545;\"><em>Don’t forget to hit “subscribe”!</em></span></strong></h3>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>Mike Wardian has figured it out.</strong></h2>\r\nI am thoroughly and completely impressed by Michael Wardian as a human being. He is, simply put, extraordinary. I could list off his superhuman accomplishments but we\'d be here all day. The bottom line is... he\'s reached deep down in the well and found something within himself that he has piped directly to the surface... and the world has responded positively to it. It\'s not just his accomplishments I\'m impressed with, though. As I said... I\'m impressed with him as a human being.\r\n<h3><strong>Mike is a special kind of person</strong></h3>\r\nHe\'s quickly rising to the top ranks of the running world. Mike is a big fish who\'s little, obscure pond is growing and being discovered. He\'s collecting accomplishments of such magnitude that the only people who can truly understand them... are those who are very \"plugged in\" to the running world. I told my dad last night that my podcast guest this week was Michael Wardian - a man who ran 7 marathons in 7 continents in 7 days... and he stumbled over himself unable to understand how someone could logistically and physically do 7 marathons... in 7 continents... in 7 days. We didn\'t even GET to the part where he won the whole thing by posting a 2:45 average time in each one. Through all this, though... one thing sticks out to me, in particular, about Mike.\r\n<h3><strong>Mike Wardian is about as normal and humble as they come.</strong></h3>\r\nDespite his super-human feats and impressive running resume... he\'s just a guy having fun running. He fully understands how fortunate of a position he\'s in, and he doesn\'t take it for granted. He gets to do what he loves, hold down a steady job that allows him to do it, and his family supports him.\r\n<h2><strong>Most importantly - he doesn\'t let anything hold him back.</strong></h2>\r\nMike just turned 43. That means that, just months ago, he not only finished... but WON... the World Marathon Challenge... at 42 years old. And he set records while doing it! This year he plans to run some of the toughest 100 mile ultramarathons out there - Hardrock 100, Western States Endurance Run, and others... not to mention all the other marathons and ultras he\'ll do. <strong>At 43 years of age.</strong> Like I said before... he\'s a regular guy. he found something he enjoys, he works at it, and he excels.\r\n<h3><strong>Who\'s to say we can\'t all do the same?</strong></h3>\r\nWhen you get right down to it... aside from current conditioning level and past accomplishments... there\'s not a whole lot that separates people like you and me from Mike Wardian (as crazy as that might sound). He simply doesn\'t let anything hold him back. He has let go of any percieved limits he once thought he had. Now? He just works for it and DOES it. He lives life limitless. We should all take a page out of his book and try it. Give a listen to episode 33 of the podcast for my chat with him and you\'ll see what I mean about him. I think you\'ll like him.\r\n<h3><strong>What\'s in this episode:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Darrell is legit!</li>\r\n 	<li>Virtual Training is a thing</li>\r\n 	<li>Hills are WAY steeper in person</li>\r\n 	<li>Mike Wardian joins us for a chat!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Living the dream</li>\r\n 	<li>Winning the World Marathon Challenge</li>\r\n 	<li>Running a marathon in Antarctica</li>\r\n 	<li>What REALLY happened out there during the 2017 Barkley Marathons</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Episode Resources</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.mikewardian.com\">Mike\'s Website</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/michaelwardian/\">Mike\'s Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.worldmarathonchallenge.com/\">The World Marathon Challenge</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barkley_Marathons\">The Barkley Marathons wikipedia page</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a> - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\r\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5262230/height/90/width/500/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f59d0f/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>','Michael Wardian Goes The Distance (Podcast #33)','','inherit','closed','closed','','1043-revision-v1','','','2017-04-13 08:20:59','2017-04-13 12:20:59','',1043,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/04/1043-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),(1048,1,'2017-04-13 08:24:25','2017-04-13 12:24:25','<h2><strong>Who says it can\'t be you?</strong></h2>\r\nThere are people are out there doing some pretty amazing things... and often I find they simply fell into it by accident. No grand designs of fame, fortune, and conquering. Simply... \"I want to run Boston\"... or... \"I\'d like to stay fit in the off-season\". And then, before you know it... you\'re crushing several 100 mile ultramarathons in a year and setting world records running marathons in 7 continents... at 42 years old... like Mike Wardian.\r\n<h3><strong>OK... so maybe he\'s special... but the point remains!</strong></h3>\r\nI only just learned of Mike Wardian\'s existence around the time I ran the Millinocket Marathon. From that point in time, either my awareness of him or his star power skyrocketed... maybe both. What I have seen of this man is the kind of thing I hope to see in the rest of the world. He\'s unlocked the secret... and I\'m thrilled to share it with you guys today.\r\n<h3><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">For the full interview with Michael Wardian about his superhuman feats and a taste of his down-to-earth attitude (plus more!) check out the podcast episode on</span> <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iTunes here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, on</span> <a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android here</a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">, or on the web player at the bottom of this post. </span></em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #f54545;\"><em>Don’t forget to hit “subscribe”!</em></span></strong></h3>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>Mike Wardian has figured it out.</strong></h2>\r\nI am thoroughly and completely impressed by Michael Wardian as a human being. He is, simply put, extraordinary. I could list off his superhuman accomplishments but we\'d be here all day. The bottom line is... he\'s reached deep down in the well and found something within himself that he has piped directly to the surface... and the world has responded positively to it.\r\n<h3><strong>Michael Wardian Goes The Distance</strong></h3>\r\nHe\'s quickly rising to the top ranks of the running world. Mike is a big fish who\'s little, obscure pond is growing and being discovered. He\'s collecting accomplishments of such magnitude that the only people who can truly understand them... are those who are very \"plugged in\" to the running world. I told my dad last night that my podcast guest this week was Michael Wardian - a man who ran 7 marathons in 7 continents in 7 days... and he stumbled over himself unable to understand how someone could logistically and physically do 7 marathons... in 7 continents... in 7 days. We didn\'t even GET to the part where he won the whole thing by posting a 2:45 average time in each one.\r\n\r\nIt\'s not just his accomplishments I\'m impressed with, though. As I said... I\'m impressed with him as a human being. Mike is a special kind of guy. Through all his accomplishments and good fortune with sponsors... even breaking world records...\r\n<h3><strong>Mike Wardian is about as normal and humble as they come.</strong></h3>\r\nDespite his super-human feats and impressive running resume... he\'s just a guy having fun running. He fully understands how fortunate of a position he\'s in, and he doesn\'t take it for granted. He gets to do what he loves, hold down a steady job that allows him to do it, and his family supports him.\r\n<h2><strong>Most importantly - he doesn\'t let anything hold him back.</strong></h2>\r\nMike just turned 43. That means that, just months ago, he not only finished... but WON... the World Marathon Challenge... at 42 years old. And he set records while doing it! This year he plans to run some of the toughest 100 mile ultramarathons out there - Hardrock 100, Western States Endurance Run, and others... not to mention all the other marathons and ultras he\'ll do. <strong>At 43 years of age.</strong> Like I said before... he\'s a regular guy. he found something he enjoys, he works at it, and he excels.\r\n<h3><strong>Who\'s to say we can\'t all do the same?</strong></h3>\r\nWhen you get right down to it... aside from current conditioning level and past accomplishments... there\'s not a whole lot that separates people like you and me from Mike Wardian (as crazy as that might sound). He simply doesn\'t let anything hold him back. He has let go of any percieved limits he once thought he had. Now? He just works for it and DOES it. He lives life limitless. We should all take a page out of his book and try it. Give a listen to episode 33 of the podcast for my chat with him and you\'ll see what I mean about him. I think you\'ll like him.\r\n<h3><strong>What\'s in this episode:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Darrell is legit!</li>\r\n 	<li>Virtual Training is a thing</li>\r\n 	<li>Hills are WAY steeper in person</li>\r\n 	<li>Mike Wardian joins us for a chat!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Living the dream</li>\r\n 	<li>Winning the World Marathon Challenge</li>\r\n 	<li>Running a marathon in Antarctica</li>\r\n 	<li>What REALLY happened out there during the 2017 Barkley Marathons</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Episode Resources</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.mikewardian.com\">Mike\'s Website</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/michaelwardian/\">Mike\'s Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.worldmarathonchallenge.com/\">The World Marathon Challenge</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barkley_Marathons\">The Barkley Marathons wikipedia page</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Connect with So THIS Is Fitness</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sothisisfitness\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/snuffydx\">Instagram</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cardisandcardio\">The Fitwife\'s Instagram!</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/snuffydx\">Twitter</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast</strong></h3>\r\nTo listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-this-is-fitness/id1185769801?mt=2&amp;ls=1\">iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://subscribeonandroid.com/sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Android devices - Subscribe</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.sothisisfitness.libsyn.com/rss\">Subscribe via RSS</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Support the show by supporting our sponsors!</strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.addaday.com\">Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foolproofbrewing.com\">Foolproof Brewing Company\'s website</a> - $5 off Fool\'s Mile IV registration with code \"sothisisfitness5\"\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hopheadevents.com\">Hophead Events website</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.runtruenorth.com\">True North Running Co. website</a>\r\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5262230/height/90/width/500/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f59d0f/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>','Michael Wardian Goes The Distance (Podcast #33)','','inherit','closed','closed','','1043-revision-v1','','','2017-04-13 08:24:25','2017-04-13 12:24:25','',1043,'http://sothisisfitness.com/2017/04/1043-revision-v1.html',0,'revision','',0),