One Sentence That Can Change Everything

Hey Reader! Ever feel stuck? Not just in training — but in life. Like you’ve let things slide for too long, and now the mountain looks too big to climb. Let me tell you about Phil Klinkner — a Run the Riot athlete who found himself at 235 pounds, drinking daily, walking through life with zero direction. Then one morning during deer season, sitting up in bed, he said: “I’m going to change my life today.” That was it. Not a diet plan.Not a detailed training schedule.Just a decision. From that…

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Earned in the Elements (and Sometimes on the Belt)

Hey friends, Let’s be real for a minute—running outside in the heat, wind, or rain makes you tougher. The unpredictability of the elements sharpens both your body and your mindset. There’s no climate control. No “pause” button. You learn to adapt. You build grit. But let’s not act like the treadmill’s soft. There’s a different kind of strength required when you’re staring at the same wall or window for miles. No breeze, no change of scenery—just the hum of the belt and your own voice…

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