Day 1 of 6 Days in the Home, Caffeine Boost and 13 qualities to be healthy

It has not rained in months so of course it does today.  Despite the miserable conditions, today was my 3rd biggest mileage day of the year. #6daysinthehome #caffeine #HowToStayHealthy

Mon December 28 - Sun January 3, 2021

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Jonathan Gault

@jgault13

Paul Chelimo will attempt to break the American record for 10K on the roads at the San Silvestre Vallecana in Madrid on Thursday. The record is 27:48, shared by Bernard Lagat & Mark Nenow. Chelimo's track pb is 27:43.



Brad Stulberg

@BStulberg

13 qualities to be healthy and successful in 2021:



1) Focus on process, let results take care of themselves

2) Develop routines—but don't get attached to them

3) Surround yourself wisely

4) Move your body often

5) Practice tragic optimism: accept what it is, move forward anyways

6) Sleep at least 7 hrs

7) Self-discipline AND self-compassion

8) Read more books

9) In a world that loves speed, be patient

10) Focus on pursuing your values—not too rigid, not too flexible

11) Be consistent, small steps lead to big gains

12) Build community

13) Deep-focus work



Greg McMillan

@GregMcMillan

Remember: Consistency is key! Find your motivation each day to do everything possible to reach your goal.



Outside

@outsidemagazine

Using caffeine to your advantage might mean taking a break from it once in a while. https://www.outsideonline.com/2393604/caffeine-boost-tolerance-study



To counteract caffeine tolerance, new research suggests you need to swear it off temporarily

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