One Sentence That Can Change Everything

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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 one sentence, everything changed:

• He started with his Bowflex. Walking. Then running.
• Dropped over 60 pounds.
• Became a daily example of discipline and grit.
• And just finished the Badger 100 — his first 100-miler — in under 22 hours.

This isn’t just about running.
It’s about what happens when you stop waiting for motivation and start moving with intention.

So here’s your midweek challenge:​
What’s the one sentence you need to say today?

• “I’m going to train even when I don’t feel like it.”
• “I’m done making excuses.”
• “I’m signing up for that race.”
• “I’m going to believe I can change.”

Write it down. Say it out loud. Then take one step toward it.

It doesn’t have to be perfect.
It just has to be today.

You can hear Phil’s full story — raw, honest, and powerful — right here:
* Listen to the episode​

And if you’re ready to start writing your own story and want someone to walk alongside you, check out Run the Riot coaching here:
* Run the Riot Coaching​

Keep moving forward,
David