mike

[mike @mikemadenew]

Have belief in yourself because the Holy Spirit lives within you

[mike @mikemadenew]

Using my free will to go to OCIA meetings even though I have all the sacraments

[mike @mikemadenew]

Work-life balance is fake.

Life encompasses work. So whatever you do for work, love it or make it as enjoyable as possible.

Preferably both tho.

[georgina @somaobscura]

It’s actually your job to make your life fun.

[mike @mikemadenew]

The best leaders lead by example

[mike @mikemadenew]

Training prep called for 8 miles but I didn’t do my usual route so we got a 40 min walk back to the car surrounded by corn #nice

[milk crusader @milkcrusade]

Maturing is realizing that this is one of the greatest tools at your disposal.

[mike @mikemadenew]

I have never regretted reading the Bible… holds infinite value

[mike @mikemadenew]

Chilling and ascending

[mike @mikemadenew]

Changed my workout split as I train for my first half marathon and I’m starting to see some noticeable improvements.

Used to be something like this:
Monday: Lower Body
Tuesday: Zone 2
Wednesday: Chest/Tricep
Thursday: Zone 2
Friday: Back/Bicep
Saturday: Zone 2
Sunday: Rest

And while that helped me lose weight and get leaner, I didn’t grow or even maintain as much muscle as I wanted.

So I switched to this:
Monday: Upper Body + Zone 2 (30 min)
Tuesday: Lower Body
Wednesday: Full Body + Zone 2 (40-60min)
Thursday: Lower Body + Zone 2 (30 min)
Friday: Upper Body
Saturday: Long Run Zone 2 (90-120 min)
Sunday: Rest

So far, seeing much more muscle growth while staying somewhat lean. Energy has been low. I’ve been pretty tired, but not fatigued. It’s working. My body will adjust.

[5 @comeuptuff]

what a privilege it is to be exhausted by an ambition of your own choosing

[mike @mikemadenew]

Unfortunately this is pretty #accurate

[Mary @mxryboo]

quit my job to read the bible

[mike @mikemadenew]

Chipotle is coming back into the mix

[mike @mikemadenew]

“I don’t have to run, I get to run”

[mike @mikemadenew]

If I’m not working, I’m running
If I’m not running, I’m lifting
If I’m not lifting, I’m golfing
I’m not golfing, I’m working

It’s all cyclical

[mike @mikemadenew]

One of my friends from the gym asked me to play golf with him the other day and I was about to say no and I thought about it and was like…

- I’m kinda in the mood to play golf
- I like this guy
- I have no better plans today
- why do I even want to say no to this?

So I said yes and went and had a great time.

Lesson in there - don’t sabotage yourself.

[mike @mikemadenew]

Everyone should practice the diet soda method

[mike @mikemadenew]

Scared money don’t make money

[mike @mikemadenew]

Another 3 mile run today and couple thoughts after:
- been adding 2-3 miles on every week, and can feel it getting easier + body is recovering quicker
- need to incorporate more isometric exercises and stretching into my routine
- ego gets you injured
- daytime run>>>nighttime run
- if I keep doing what im doing I will be a machine by next year
- im still fat
- im still slow
- dont matter, its all progress