Do hard things. And fail often. DNF at my first fall marathon today. - 21.45 miles - 6:24 average pace Executed the pace well. Executed nutrition well. Executed hydration very poorly. Fell way behind on fluids in the 70 degree temperature and 90% humidity. It slammed me at Mile 21. Felt the hamstring pull and seize up. Went full lock a few steps later and I decided to stop before it became an injury. Never fun, but that’s showbiz, baby. Get in the arena. Sign up for the physical side quest. You may not always get it done. But you’ll win at life along the way. Good training run. Learned a lot. And we live to race another day!

Sep 13, 2026 · 3:45 PM UTC

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Shared this in response to a quote tweet questioning why I stopped when I did. Sharing here because I think it’s an important lesson:
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Replying to @SahilBloom
Mad respect! You share mostly wins, because you mostly win!!! But i appreciate these shares so much too! He's not a machine, he's a man :) Keep inspiring brother!!! You make us all better!
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Gotta take the Ls to get the Ws.
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Replying to @SahilBloom
It’s harder to stop than finish the race at this point. You know your body more than anyone else Also insane pace. Elite level
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All about staying in the game to fight another day.
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Replying to @SahilBloom
This is just as impressive, if not more, than the random marathon you crushed on a track Failing with grace, awareness, and continued optimism is maybe the hardest thing. Thanks for sharing with us.
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Thank you for the kind words
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Replying to @SahilBloom
Respect!!! Love it. Well done 🔥
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Onward and upward
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Replying to @SahilBloom
Hell of an effort. Proud of you. On to the next 💪🏽
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Live to fight another day :)
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Replying to @SahilBloom
Respect
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Appreciate you brother.
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Replying to @SahilBloom
Applaud the sharing of this! 👏🏻
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Gotta share the Ls when they come
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Replying to @SahilBloom
Good lesson, extremely impressive nonetheless
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Onward we go
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Replying to @SahilBloom
The beauty is you get to go do it again and make it right. Can’t wait to see it!
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No doubt! Excited to do so
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Replying to @SahilBloom
Bad luck, that's a crazy fast time. I got smoked by the heat on my last one and was over double the time you would've finished in!
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Well that was a day...just way too hot 🥵 Ended up doing 5hrs+ 🙈 5k - felt good (all downhill) 8k - hit the waterfront in the beating sun, suddenly feels like it's not happening 10k - people start passing me 12k - wish I'd only done the half 18k - my first walk Only got worse from there...ah well, at least finished strong! So many people walking, lots of folk passed out getting medical attention on route. Pls, never let me do another marathon, they really aren't enjoyable (yeah I know I'll be back..)
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Just didn’t execute. But great to learn through it and be healthy to fight for the next one! I’m excited.
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Replying to @SahilBloom
You’re a legend. What a pace in the humidity. The beauty of being smart and listening to your body is that now there will certainly be a next time
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Probably one thing I’ve actually gotten wiser about in my “old age” is knowing when to push and when to stop. This was a pretty easy call in the moment. There was no pushing on it. Would have ended up out for a few months. Stay in the game.
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Replying to @SahilBloom
Hell of an effort dude. Obviously not the ending you wanted, but a lot to be proud of and a lot to learn from this one. You made the right call. Onward man, excited to see what’s next🤝
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Appreciate all your guidance along the way. Excited to be able to get back to training for one in the colder fall weather! 😂
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Replying to @SahilBloom
great call to not force it. the injury setback isn't close to worth it. that 90% humidity is treacherous. I moved to FL a while back having lived in the NE most of my life and tried to run. Thought I was wildly out of shape until I realized it was 90% humidity.
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Probably one thing I’ve actually gotten wiser about in my “old age” is knowing when to push and when to stop. This was a pretty easy call in the moment. There was no pushing on it. Would have ended up out for a few months. Stay in the game.
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Replying to @SahilBloom @zachpogrob
Good going man. Smart move too.
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Felt like an easy call.
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killer 🔥
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Probably one thing I’ve actually gotten wiser about in my “old age” is knowing when to push and when to stop. This was a pretty easy call in the moment. There was no pushing on it. Would have ended up out for a few months. Stay in the game.
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