Mere Mortals
Kyrin Down & Juan Granados
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It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next.
Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous monthly goals and how we will fix that for the month that comes. We hope you get some value from this series, showcasing our own methodology. What do you do differently and why?
Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(0:41) - Juan's November 2023 Recap
(4:19) - Kyrin's November 2023 Recap
(9:54) - Support Overview
(12:33) - Juan's December 2023 goals
(21:21) - Kyrin's December 2023 goals
(38:21) - Fitness Progress
(39:46) - V4V: Check out the support website
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I wrap up my 12-week running journey, sharing how I transitioned from an engineer's mindset to embracing the challenges of endurance running. Starting with a detailed plan, I navigated through various obstacles like illness, injury, and adjusting to life changes while aiming to increase my weekly running distance.
Over the course of these 12 weeks, I clocked 192.28 kilometers across 52 runs, learning to appreciate running beyond just the numbers. This experience taught me about adaptability, mental barriers in running, and the importance of consistent effort over perfection.
Join me as I reflect on this transformative journey and share key takeaways that might inspire your own running adventures. Don't forget to drop your comments and questions, and stay tuned for what's coming next in my fitness journey!
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Why?
1:45 - The Plan
3:10 - How it Went
5:35 - Adaptability
8:16 - Challenges
9:32 - Benefits
12:20 - Mental Barrier
14:40 - Summary
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https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/meremortaltraining
https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/runningphase
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Juan and I are experiencing firsts & lasts with our loved ones, moments that may or may not be lost in time.
In Episode #423 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the connection between moments and memories, why the last time of something can also be the first of something else, our tricks for enjoying the good/bad moments of life, what Juan did after slipping on his driveway and how life journaling could alter our perception of reality.
Massive thanks to Dave Jones & Cole McCormick for the support. Checkout the book review collab I did with Cole for 'The Inevitable' by Kevin Kelly: https://www.youtube.com/live/OtF73p1v48U
Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(1:21) - What's a moment?
(7:36) - Have we had more recently?
(15:24) - Intentionally not remembering
(20:48) - How to improve recall
(32:52) - Boostagram Lounge
(37:01) - Does technology change the game?
(49:07) - Hedonic treadmill/adaptation
(51:49) - Negatives hurt more
(54:58) - Summary
(57:22) - Juan enjoys pain
(1:00:39) - Teasing for next week
(1:02:57) - V4V: Time, talent & treasure
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As I conclude the 12th and final week of my running phase, I reflect on the journey I've embarked on. My aim was simple: to spend more time running, increasing my minutes and kilometers on the road. Though the journey had its ups and downs, especially with injuries and life's unpredictabilities, I managed to clock in 5.49 kilometers this week.
I didn't stick to my original plan, but I adapted to what life threw at me, incorporating other forms of exercise like biking and walking. I realized that running has become less of a mental hurdle and more of a stress reliever for me, a change I'm quite proud of. As I wrap up this phase, I'm already pondering how running will fit into my future fitness routines, embracing the lessons learned and the growth experienced. Stay tuned for a detailed debrief with all the numbers and insights from my entire 12-week running journey!
0:00 - Intro
1:20 - Week 12 details
3:22 - Summary
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https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/meremortaltraining
https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/runningphase
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Juan's away so Kyrin comes out to play, let's get to know me a bit better!
In Episode #422 of 'Musings', I discuss: what it was like growing up in Brisbane, why I have tremendous sympathy for teenagers, our fixation with owning a house, my period of experimentation & learning about myself, why I feel like I'm just waiting around at the moment and how I intend to fix that.
Massive thanks to Petar and Starky for the support. A bit slow at the moment but things will pick up into the New Year.
Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro & housekeeping
(1:36) - My childhood & family
(5:34) - The Aussie dream
(8:47) - The teenage years
(16:40) - Boostagram Lounge
(20:25) - Knowing myself
(33:55) - Solidification & stagnation
(37:25) - 4 life paths
(50:31) - Summary
(54:10) - Live chat
(55:31) - V4V: Looking for a quote reader
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