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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 3𝗡𝗢𝘀 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆 One of my very, very close friends, whom I consider a brother, came up with this concept. 𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯 𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦, 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦, 𝘶𝘯𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 throughout his life, he decided to become a 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿 when he turned 40 two years ago. 👉His first marathon in Paris was such a transformative experience that he wanted to share what he had learned—𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆, 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆—with anyone willing to listen. Since then, he has run many races, including the Edinburgh Marathon this year. Next year——> ❓❓❓#staytuned 🔥🔥💯 Oh yes!!! His program, #RunwithSerge (Serge Nguele) and 𝘁𝗵𝗲 3𝗡𝗢𝘀 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆: * 𝙉𝙤 𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙨 * 𝙉𝙤 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙨 * 𝙉𝙤 𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙛-𝙋𝙞𝙩𝙮 are more than a workout routine—they are a mindset makeover, a transformational journey guiding you to the pinnacle of your potential. 💡He has partnered with 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 to offer a weekly, one-hour online group motivational run/walk for anyone who wants to join. It doesn’t matter where you are in the world—𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵? 😬 Join us and get your body and cells moving. Shake things up! #RunwithSerge #TheCreativeWealth #ShakeThingsUp Link to register in the comments.

🏃♀️ #FirstMarathonExperience 🏃🏾♂️ Last November, I decided to run The Mesa Marathon on February 10th. Initially planning for a half marathon, I soon realized I could tackle the full 26.2 miles. My goal: break the sub-4-hour barrier in three months of training. 🕐🏅 The journey was tough—early wake-ups, hunger, soreness, and doubts. But setbacks only fueled my determination. An ankle injury in late December almost made me quit, but I persevered. Adjusting my pace, I mitigated injury risks. 🏃♂️💪 On race day, standing at the start line, memories of intense training flooded my mind. Most of the race felt great, until mile 22—the infamous wall. I pushed through pain, reaching the finish line with a surge of emotion and energy! 🎉 I'm incredibly thankful for Katrina, Jamelyn and Catherine who, despite the morning rain, took the time to be there at the finish line to encourage and support me. I’m also happy to celebrate with my incredible friends Jye-Ling and Francisco who were successful in completing their own run. Key Learnings: 1️⃣ Discipline Over Motivation: Regardless of good or bad days, consistency with your plan is crucial. Stay focused on your goals. 2️⃣ Run Your Own Race: Each person’s journey is unique. Keep your ego in check and follow your path. 3️⃣ Embrace Pain: Whether physical or mental, pain is part of achieving any goal. 4️⃣ Flexibility in Setbacks: Life rarely follows a straight line. Be ready to adjust your goals when needed. #MarathonRunner #PersonalGrowth #Endurance #AchievementUnlocked

📈 Momentum is an extremely underrated force for progress. Here's an example: I met my now-wife in March of 2020. I had never been a runner in the slightest. 🏃 In an effort to impress her, and out of curiosity, I agreed to train for a half-marathon with her. The next day I went on my first run in at least 5 years. 2.3 miles, in about 35 minutes. Not good. I consistently ran for about another 4 months before my first half-marathon. I ran 13.1 miles at an 8:10/min per mile pace. ⏰ Fast forward another 18 months or so. I decided to I wanted to push much harder. I committed to running a 50k Ultramarathon. 5 months later, I ran 33.5 trail-miles in about 5 hours 56 minutes; after running about 750 miles during prep. The funny thing is, that ultramarathon, genuinely, felt similarly painful as that first 2 mile run I went on about 3 years earlier (the pain lasted longer of course, but it was similar in severity). The point is, it all started with that initial 2 mile run. And it developed into something that would change my life, and how I viewed myself. Now I plan to run 1,000 miles in 2025, capped off with a 50 miler in December. All because of momentum. The point is not to do it perfectly, the point is to just start. You never know where JUST STARTING will lead you on a long time-horizon. Do any of you have similar stories to share?? 👇

Have you ever considered how developing grit in sports can provide valuable life lessons? Check out this insightful article that discusses the correlation between grit on the field and success in life: @mandynapier

Starting out? We all do! 👟  Remember, my day 2,500 can't be compared to your day 1. Successes aren't overnight; they're marathons. Lace up and stay in your lane. Your finish line is coming. 🏁  Share your milestones below! 🎉 #entrepreneurmindset #newentrepreneur #dayonehustle

Everyone said it was impossible. No human could run a mile in 4 minutes. But Roger Bannister did it. How? Pacers. Bannister had a relay race of pace runners next to him. He simply had to keep up with his pacer to finish the run in record time. If you're in a group where people make consistent progress, it's likely you'll make consistent progress as well. If you're in a community where people make more, work less, and enjoy life, it’s more likely you will too. Struggling alone is a choice. Setting yourself up to succeed faster by running alongside people who bring out your best is also a choice. That’s OwnersUp and the new OwnersUp Accelerate. Let us be your pacers. PS: Time to get on pace. I'm accepting 5 more people into the new OwnersUp Accelerate this month. If you're under $250k in revenue, Accelerate is focus, consistency, and breakthrough. ☑️ Focus with new unlimited coaching ☑️ Stay consistent and succeed faster with the help of a group ☑️ Reach your goals without overwhelm Let’s see if there’s a fit -DM "Accelerate" (📷 NYC Marathon 2008)

#Workplace as THRILLING #Steeplechase Game!!! In steeplechase, athletes face hurdles, water jumps, and various obstacles. Similarly, in our #professional_journey, we encounter challenges that test our skills and resilience. Just like steeplechase runners, we must remain focused and #energetic. Every hurdle we overcome #strengthens_us, pushing us closer to our goals. Embrace each challenge with a #positive_mindset, knowing that every effort propels us forward. So setting a #clear_goals, just as runners set their sights on the finish line. We have to #celebrate each achievement, no matter how small, as it brings us one step closer to victory. By channeling the determination & perseverance of steeplechase athletes, we can leap over #obstacles, achieve our goals, and energize our journey to success. #Together, we can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and triumph. #Steeplechase #WorkplaceComparison #GameMotivation #LifeJourney

What the NYC Marathon Just Taught Me... I swapped my marathon bib for a boarding pass yesterday - NYC > Colorado - but I'm still buzzing from what went down in the five boroughs! It was one of those "running 26.2 will teach you everything you need to know about life" kinda runs. Highs, lows, pain, grit, elation, persistence, mind over matter, shut up and do it, make the time, identify mistakes and lessons and adapt quickly, don't give up, anticipate obstacles and plan then pivot, be honest with yourself, embrace the pain.... you know - light sh*t. ;) You know what I love about marathons? They don't care who you are or what you've achieved before. When you're out there on mile 20, and your body is staging a full-on rebellion, nothing matters except what you're willing to give in that moment. No shortcuts, no excuses - just you and the road ahead. And in that raw, unfiltered space, the real transformation happens. You discover that your perceived limits were just suggestions. That your mind will try to wave the white flag long before your body actually needs to. That discomfort isn't your enemy - it's your greatest teacher. Every step is a choice to keep going. Every mile marker is a reminder that you're capable of so much more than you imagined. And whether you're crushing goals or just barely shuffling forward, you're still lapping everyone on the couch. Here's the truth about both marathons and life: showing up is half the battle. The other half? Just. Keep. Moving. #nycmarathon #runner #entrepreneurship #transformation

🏃♂️✨ Pushing Limits, One Step at a Time! ✨🏃♀️ It feels amazing to be back on the field. As a school kid, I always enjoyed balancing sports with studies, and this run brought back that sense of joy and energy. This wasn’t just about crossing the 5K Run finish line—it was about commitment, resilience. Every step reminded me of the power of perseverance and the importance of staying active, both physically and mentally. Running taught few valuable lessons: ✅ The importance of setting goals ✅ Consistency beats excuses ✅ The satisfaction of achieving what once seemed impossible A big shoutout to everyone who supported and motivated me along the way. Here's to chasing more miles and bigger dreams! 🚀 #5KRun #FitnessJourney #PersonalGrowth #Resilience #Milestone #ParasHealthRun

As November wraps up, I’m proud to celebrate a new personal best: 140 miles. It’s a satisfying milestone, but it also sparks the question—what’s possible for next month? I had some great assists from my little ones, reminding me of the incredible strength running can communicate. It’s not just about the miles but about truly understanding what surrounds you—your environment, your family, your mindset—and how that fuels what you can accomplish. #140MilesStrong #PushingLimits #Clarity #NewPersonalBest #RunForTheFuture #FocusedMindset #Run #FamilyInspiration #EnduranceAndGrowth #RunningCommunity #ChasingGoals #PowerOfRunning #WhatComesNext #Running #Runners #MentalAwareness #MentalHealth #TomokiTamura #WhereWeWere