It has been a week of recovery for me as I have allowed my leg muscles to heal from the torrid (for me) pace I set at last Sunday’s half-marathon. It’s also been a week of reflection. It has been two years this coming week that I first laced up the sneakers and started running. Oh, the pain of that first run I will never forget!
I have come to truly appreciate the value running has added to my life. I would encourage anyone reading this who is not engaged in some form of exercise program to begin today. Exercise will mold you into a different person – mind, body and soul.
Now on to some great reading from around the web this week. Have a great weekend!
Is It Time to Get Out of the Stock Market at Frugal Rules
What It Means to Finish Something at L Bee and the Money Tree
How to Steal Like an Artist at We Only Do This Once
Loans Among Family Members: Is It Worth It? at One Smart Dollar
What You Must Consider Before Opening a Brokerage Account at Free From Broke
Setting Up a Passive Income Stream at Johnny Moneyseed
Thanks for the mention! And congrats on the 1/2, I’ve run a few myself.
Brian, thanks so much for including me! Only a 5k here thus far, but I’m looking forward to doing more!
You’re welcome Tony. A 5k was my first race too. The longer races require more of a training commitment but I think the satisfaction level of completing them is also greater. Good luck with the running!
One of these day’s I am going to train for a half marathon. Most I have done is a 10k. Thanks a lot for the mention
Hey…a 10k…You are half-way there Sean! It will legitimately take at least 12 weeks of training to get ready for a half. I would check out Hal Higdon’s training programs. He has programs for all levels of runners and I have found them to be effective for me.
I will check that out. Thanks
Glad you are recovering Brian. Thank you for the mention, I really appreciate it. I need to get back into my exercise routine as I am starting to feel sluggish.
It’s so hard to get started with exercise. That initial month when your body is adjusting to new routines and dealing with the pain is really tough. It takes a lot of mental discipline to make it through that.
Thanks so much for the mention Brian! Hope you have a great weekend!
You bet!
Thanks Brain! I hope your see a swift recovery.
No problem! I’ll be ready to pick up my running program again next week.