Awesome post Jack! I love the way you describe the day's journey, km by km. Such a useful metaphorical tour of our thoughts attempted tyranny. The body is truly the gatekeeper if we want to work with the mind. If you can't handle being out in the actual cold how in the world are you going to brave the elements of the untamed mind and have the fortitude to push through its wilderness and find true shelter? Congrats on the fruits of your consistent and repeated efforts. It truly something to celebrate and a pleasure to hear you share.
"And staying in the game, being consistent, is the most important variable to long-term success. The most rewarding things in life — exercise, relationships, and meaningful work — are all long-term games."
at 75 i love to read these articles so i can say to my wife that there are people even crazier than me. i do admire your crazy flings. i/we hope to do the grand canyon this year rim-to-rim-to-rim maybe for the last time, but i remember one trip where one of hikers was in his early 80s.
I felt this. That cold weather represents so many things. Needed that message to strap on the shoes and get to WORK.
Awesome post Jack! I love the way you describe the day's journey, km by km. Such a useful metaphorical tour of our thoughts attempted tyranny. The body is truly the gatekeeper if we want to work with the mind. If you can't handle being out in the actual cold how in the world are you going to brave the elements of the untamed mind and have the fortitude to push through its wilderness and find true shelter? Congrats on the fruits of your consistent and repeated efforts. It truly something to celebrate and a pleasure to hear you share.
Jack - wonderful story - perfect message.
"And staying in the game, being consistent, is the most important variable to long-term success. The most rewarding things in life — exercise, relationships, and meaningful work — are all long-term games."
That is so shiny :)
Inspiring essay! Keep hammering
at 75 i love to read these articles so i can say to my wife that there are people even crazier than me. i do admire your crazy flings. i/we hope to do the grand canyon this year rim-to-rim-to-rim maybe for the last time, but i remember one trip where one of hikers was in his early 80s.
The cold shower after a hard-earned, frigid run got me fired up.
So did this: “I have to do this again tomorrow”
Let's go. Keep hammering.
...congrats on running/hammering at this for these years...impressive...