Author: Nick
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Couch To 5k In 6 Weeks
The Simple Training Plan That Will Prepare You For Your First 5k Week 1 — Build the Habit Goal: Start moving and get comfortable without getting sore by intentionally alternating walking and jogging. Workout 1 (3x per week, ideally Monday, Wednesday and Friday): Focus on staying relaxed and breathe rhythmically. Walk whenever you need. If Read more
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My Current Life Rules
In one of my last blog posts, I talked about how I used Chat GPT to help me determine some of my deepest held beliefs. That was helpful in understanding myself a little better. Read it here. I thought the next logical step would be writing the code that I tend to live by, but Read more
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Tupper Lake 70.3 – Tinman 2025
Last year, I finished my first 70.3 in 5:37. This year? 4:58. I took nearly 40 minutes off my time across the board. Yes, I am in better shape, but the main difference was executing better nutrition. A lesson that I learned the hard way in my first 70.3. The Training Block That Did It Read more
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Feeling Inspired
When I think about life, I think about a lot of scary things. Lately, existential angst has been on my mind. I can take this path or that path, but none of them feel 100% “me.” And maybe that’s because I’m still figuring out what “me” even is. But one thing feels certain: making no Read more
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How I Did My First Marathon
A lot goes into training for a marathon. I have already been training consistently for a few years, so I definitely didn’t rush into it. Nonetheless, all the training is at the bottom of this post! Reflecting on the training Create a page with the training plan all written out on a table in the Read more
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The DC to NYC Run
This was a daunting task for me. I thought I could do it, but running a relay event from the pentagon in Washington D.C. all the way to ground zero at the 9/11 memorial in Manhattan is kinda crazy. But I like crazy things. And that’s what life is all about… collecting experiences and making Read more
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The Games We Play
You’ve probably heard the quote attributed to many successful people: “Show me a person’s calendar and I’ll tell you their priorities.” I like to say it this way: Tell me the games you play, and I’ll tell you who you are. Don’t Be Mediocre. Conformity Kills. I got my first red card in first grade. Read more
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Musselman 2024
The day started out strong. The light alarm clock I brought with me came in clutch with a gentle wake-up call. Did I even think about having a wake-up routine? No, and that’s something to fix next time around. All I know is eating this early is not a fun time to eat. Dad came Read more
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Philosophy Breakdown
Here are the full explanations for all of the best philosophy quotes I have found. They have impacted me immensely and I live by almost all of them. The others are a work in progress. Nevertheless, I believe that they are the mindset philosophies, character traits and beliefs I want to develop and have as Read more
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Lessons from Rhabdomyolysis
Yeah that is a long word. When you break it down into rhabdo + myo + lysis it means striated muscle breakdown. Muscle breakdown is normal. everybody knows that there are small micro lesions that occur when you exert your muscle. then when you rest, it repairs and is stronger for the next time you Read more
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Wealth Of Wisdom
Wisdom can be implemented in so many ways. This page is dedicated to my favorite quotes from anywhere and everywhere. They are about creating wealth, value, and generally what goes into a wealthy life. That includes more than just money and I think that is the cool thing about these quotes. They can all have Read more
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College Financial Influences
this is probably too much to remember but I am going to try. I got really into personal finance when I was in college I continued to watch Graham Stephan and found myself visualizing myself buying real estate properties and renting them out. over time the strategy I liked most shifted as i learned, but Read more
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Early Financial Influences
Financial Lessons and Underpinnings My parents were savers. My dad was cheap and my mom was simply not lavish. They didn’t require much, although they had their guilty pleasures. My dad would spend anything on fitness equipment and health products. This resulted in a private gym in the basement and a closet full of old Read more