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Intention
Writing on intention, intent, choices, and purpose.
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Resilience in the Midst of the LA Wildfires
Reflection on the resilience of the Los Angeles community as wildfires have devastated 40,000 acres in under one week.
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Embracing Grace in Hot Yoga: A New Perspective
Bikram Yoga, a 90-minute heated practice, emphasizes self-awareness and grace. Initially, I viewed 26&2 as an extreme workout. I’ve learned to appreciate compassion, stillness, and self-regulation, which foster personal growth and understanding. This practice ultimately proves the significance of kindness toward oneself and others.
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Rucking Essentials: What’s Always in My Pack?
The post shares essential training gear for rucking, including personal safety items like a first aid kit, a Garmin InReach for communication, and a headlamp. It emphasizes the importance of packing purposeful items for various scenarios.
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A Tale of Grit and Beauty: Green Beret Fitness Operation YOSEMITE MAX Race Report
Operation YOSEMITE MAX is a challenging 22.5-mile route in June Lake, reaching 10,000 ft elevation. The preparation involved extensive training, including multi-day runs. The course features stunning scenery, with a mix of ascents and descents. Despite facing a thunderstorm, the experience emphasized enjoying the journey over purely focusing on outcomes.
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Green Beret Fitness Operation BRECON 2024
Operation BRECON is a grueling challenge in the Brecon Beacons, replicating UKSF selection. The event covers 26+ miles with 8500 feet of elevation gain. This details the physical and mental challenges faced, emphasizing the importance of personal growth and the unique experience of the Brecon Beacons.
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Green Beret Fitness FAN DANCE & BUCKWHEAT
Two routes: Operation FAN DANCE and Operation BUCKWHEAT. This post covers the routes, training, travel, gear, nutrition, race experience, and personal reflection. I discuss goals, strategies, challenges, and achievements during the two-day event, emphasizing mindset, strategy, and lessons learned.
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Green Beret Fitness Operation DARK HORSE
Operation DARK HORSE is a fitness event held in partnership between Dark Horse Rowing and Green Beret Fitness. Participants, who work in pairs, are expected to traverse 9 miles amidst 2200 feet of elevation. Teams carry a Concept 2 RowERG to three peaks, rowing a 10k at each peak. This is a recount of my…
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GORUCK Marine Recon HTB ’23
2023 GORUCK Recon HTB AAR. Thoughts after an impromptu weekend at Camp Pendleton for my third HTB.
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