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We have to set goals. Setting goals will drive ambition to set more goals. I exercise three to four days a week. It gives me a chance to think about things on a deeper level. I reflect on the progress of MVNF Podcast Network and the MVNF Media various Projects. Fitness breeds optimism and optimism breed greatness. People are great because they run they are great because we can do it together. We need others to get Bigger Faster & Stronger!

The fall winter change brings new opportunities for new exercises for outside and the Gym. I am firm believer that there no good fitness opportunies should be wasted or missed. I plan getting on the row machines this fall and row until the cow come home. There are many miles left enjoy every last one of them.

A big Shout out to Robert Merriman, he made it through a success brain surgery to remove cancer from his brain. There is 4% chance he will live longer than 2 years with further treatment. He is from Canada living the American dream! We wish him well and pray for his health. As veterans we know that 1% ca make a huge difference! Ultra Running is gaining in popularity. Any runner can test their mental toughness on the road but try running up, through, and down a mountain!

The Gym is a time to specific like the pacific. Much like life in general it doesn't matter where you start, it just matters that you start. Over the course of few week or months, you will see results. The results will adjust the your next course of action. Action, repeat, and more action is the key to success. There will always be walls and plateaus in the gym. You gym life and life will mold together. Not everyone has access to the gym and it is a positive step towards putting you life on the right path. Hope is not a destination it is a path.

There will a be a time where we can't go to the gym or physically unable to run. These questions of fitness are no different than the choices we make for ourselves. The lives we lead are made simple choices all the time. My wife loves running it gives her time for herself. There is something about the outdoors that revives us and reminds us we too are a part of something larger.

Fitness is a critical component of any road to recovery. Some have longer roads, however you are not alone on this journey. There is a correlation with fitness and a better outlook on life. My wife Sarah just completed a 13.1 Half marathon and her next goal is full 26.2 Miles. Every run, step, skip and jump may not be the pretties or the most accurate, but when it comes together there are wonderful things will happen. Not because we will things to happen with, its because of the will to take a step and another and start your on journey to the top!.

The many injuries and the roads we have crossed cause various aches and pains. Throughout the years we question everything we ever knew about fitness over and over again. We ask our selves what it all for and the single best answer is self. We do it for the many side of our selves that we have. The health side, the family side, the attractive side or the I have nothing better to do side. We can back to the same answer to the same question, would I do it again? The same answer: You better believe I would do it again!

You need a break and sometime there is no time for a break. We have to make time. Rest and Relaxation is an essential part of any fitness program. If something is sore and it needs attention, give it the attention it deserves. After the Break give the you all back into fitness.

The people in fitness will push us out of our confort zone. It is uncomfortable just getting fitness done and done in a timely manner. We aspire to have similar fitness goals. You never know people will bring out the best in all of us. As veterans we stay away from people for many reasons including trust. We simply do not trust people and espicially strangers. Take a chance in fitness and take another chance in life.

Competition is good. Competition is healthy form of pushing yourself and other into the next level. Also finding what the next level is. It is fine to the look and admire those who have greater abilities than your, however given the chance Bring Down The Lightning! Events are great place to put your skills to the test and who care what place you finished! The fact you got off your hind parts to compete is AWESOME!

There has to be a level that all plateau at. Think of something or some other exercise activity. Even though we continue to believe in no pain no gain. Trust me there are many activities for free and full of impact on your fitness life.

It's Already Next Week! Time flies and it already been 18 weeks of a new podcast. Its time to refocus and expand the MVNF Podcast Network. Your fitness plan needs to some refocus as well. There will always be weeks that seem we can not get a hold on. Do not worry take everything in stride!

Good Marketing! Things are always being marketed to us and some are necessary. Look past the good marketing and find out what really works in your fitness program. Tell others about good products inside and outside the gym. By working together, we can win!

Missing the Obvious! We are missing the obvious when it comes to fitness. The obvious message before you even start is, your own fear. Our fears keep us from accomplishing almost any physical fitness goal. Fitness goals with in reason of course. After we complete an accomplishment we tell our selves " I can't believe that how easy that was!" You already had the confidence and will to do it.

Sarah has an Owie! Sarah has a broken toe. There are many obstacles that prevent us from obtaining our goals and ambitions. Fitness takes a back seat to our injuries and our owies. We have make adjustments to our lives and keep moving forward. Sarah will get better and regain her running stride. Veterans need learn how to get their stride back.

Spring Break! Do not let Spring Break get in the way of your fitness goals. Spring break can be a stepping stone into the future. The future is made up of moments that we use to support one another. Spring Break enjoy!

Getting Sidetracked! Embrace the things the get us side tracked from our fitness goals. It seems a little opposite because we are supposed to be on a fitness regimen . We tend to get annoyed with the distractions and the things that keeps up from our goals. Feeling, look, and Being Good is the goals of fitness.

The Morning After! There two feelings the morning after any huge life event. Satisfaction or disappointment. Your fitness accomplishments are critical in the foundation of success. Fitness success is built one block at a time for a specific goal. After that it becomes a footnote in time. Then we after seek the next goal in fitness. The morning after is great place to start.

Newest Member of 25K Club! There are time in our lives where we need tests and those test must be passed. These tests are accomplishments and those accomplishments are shared by everyone. Everyone wants you to succeed, we need veterans to succeed. Success is given its earned. It's earned throw blood, sweat, and sacrifice.

25K is Here! There is no better time to be cheerleader. The world could use a little more cheer. Take time to promote somebody. Never steal somebody else's thunder or lightning. True character of strength is found in the size of your heart.