Goaliath: Achieve your ultimate goals with me

Tenth week of 5k training down!  One week left!  I’m so excited and feeling so good.  I’ve also been getting incredible hours at Fogo which is really taking some pressure off and helping our finances.

Quote of the week: “Neither the strongest can survive, only he who can handle change.” - Jason Mraz.

Stretching: 7/7 days.
Current weight: 190ish pounds
Current running PBs:
                    5k:      *...

Ninth week of 5k training down!  Finally getting some really good hours at Fogo.  Still searching for an HVAC job, but physical training is going well!  The race is almost here!

Quote of the week: None

Stretching: 7/7 days.
Current weight: 195lb
Current running PBs:
                                22:22 --- 7:11 per mile (Training run 11/26/2025)
                    5k:      21:40 --- 6:59 per mile...

Eighth week of 5k training down!  Happy Thanksgiving Week!  I set a new 5k record twice this week lol.  Training is going well!  The search for an HVAC job continues.

Quote of the week: None

Stretching: 7/7 days.
Current weight: 195lb
Current running PBs:
                               22:22 --- 7:11 per mile (Training run 11/26/2025)
                    5k:      21:40 --- 6:59 per mile (Training r...

Seventh week of 5k training down!  Late episode upload but it was a good, full, crazy week!  I have officially ran the second longest distance I have ever run.  This training is feeling so good, it gives me more and more confidence that I really can achieve the ultimate goal of 100 miles!  The search for an HVAC job continues, but I am earning more money at Fogo for the holiday season so that is definitely relieving some stress.

Sixth week of 5k training down!  My joints and conditioning feel better than ever!  I also visited an HVAC job in person this week!  Let's gooooo!  Nothing has come of it yet, but still it was an amazing step that I've never taken before.  I have a lot of good hours at Fogo this week, so that's nice too.  It's gonna be another great week!

Quote of the week: “Living your dream is hard work, go on and try...

Fifth week of 5k training down, and a NEW 5K personal best!!  Still searching for an HVAC job, and finances are a little tough, but we're not letting it get us down.  This week is going to be a great week!

Quote of the week: “I like doing things that make me feel better tomorrow.” - Charles Hicks.

Stretching: 7/7 days.
Current weight: 195lb
Current running PBs: 
                    5k:      23:00 ...

 Fourth week of 5k training down, It's going really well!  Still waiting on a callback from the AC job, so I'm continuing to search for other jobs as well while I wait.  Did all 4 training workouts this week so now I can just relax and enjoy the weekend of a family member's wedding!

Quote of the week: None

Stretching: 7/7 days.
Ankle Therapy: 0 day.
Current weight: 193lb
Current running ...

Third week of 5k training down, still going strong!  This whole month has been a little tight financially since I didn't have any extra income from the father in law, but I've already had 2 interviews for jobs, and one of them looks promising!  So hopefully this coming month we'll have a bit more income.

Quote of the week: None

Stretching: 7/7 days.
Ankle Therapy: 0 day.
Current weight: 193l...

Second week of 5k training down, going strong!  I spoke to my father in law letting him know that I wanted to search for an official HVAC job for steady work, and also I'm in the capstone module at school, and they said I am not required to appear, just search for jobs and come in whenever I want to practice something, so now my schedule is open for an HVAC job!  I sent out applications and got a reply from one of them already...

First week of training down, 10 to go for the Doral Christmas 5k!  The running journey is well underway!  Unfortunately the financial journey isn't going that well.  There just isn't enough work with my father in law.  I'm now in the market for a job at another AC company.  I am graduating from school very soon though so my schedule will officially open up!  There's always something to look forward to!

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I have waited long enough!  It's time to stop waiting.  I am officially beginning my running training for 100 miles, starting with a 5k race!  I have an 11 week training plan mapped out, I race in December.  The goal is 21 minutes!  After that race, I'll start training for a 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and finally 100 miles!  I may do multiple races in each category depending on my performance.  But starting this w...

No AC work this week, but I stayed productive and made some preparations for the running journey!  I got to spend some extra time with Adri as well so that was nice.  There's always something we can do today, and always something we can be looking forward to!

Quote of the week: None

Stretching: 7/7 days.
Ankle Therapy: 0/0 days.
Current weight: 195lb
Current running PB: 
                    5 ...

This week was so nice!  It was Adri's birthday week, I loved spending time with her family on Sunday and celebrating without having to go to work after.  I can't wait to have every Sunday off forever!  I also crushed it on my run this week!  Looks like I should start doing 3 miles for each run.  I don't think it's time yet for a full training plan, but I can keep increasing the runs when I feel good!

Qu...

This week had a lot of naps!  Honestly it felt kinda good.  Nothing like an afternoon nap.  It sucks getting up from one, but it can feel nice, especially when you are on the grind and lacking sleep.  All in all it felt like a good week!  I thought a lot about my ideal life, and laid out some key points for you all in this episode.  It is fun talking about it.  It makes me want to make it happen even more!

Quote of the wee...

Another week of good work in the books!  Simple as that.  I'm proud of how I was able to motivate myself to stay productive even when I had time off from HVAC work.  Working on my novel is such a nice hobby!  I get to create, which is fulfilling, and it keeps me out of the scroll hole and from spending too much time playing video games.

Quote of the week: “Train when others rest.  Believe when others doubt.  Show up e...

Round 2 done!  I was able to ride along for 2 days even with my bout of sickness.  Our financial situation is looking pretty good!  We were able to pay down a nice chunk of debt, and looks like we will keep being able to every month!  I also lost 3 pounds so let's see if I can keep that going this week.

Quote of the week: None

Stretching: 7/7 days.
Ankle Therapy: 0/0 days.
Current weight: 195lb
Cu...

That long hard work week wasn't so bad!  Looks like I can handle it.  Extreme productivity, while still maintaining a connection with Adri.  The perfect week on the grind!  Let's go for round 2!

Quote of the week: “It matters whether you win or lose, but what matters most is accepting the challenge.” - Hozumi Hasegawa

Stretching: 7/7 days.
Ankle Therapy: 0/0 days.
Current weight: 198lb
Curren...

This past week was wildly emotional lol.  Thank you Adri, my WIFE!, for keeping me grounded and positive.
I'm excited about this coming week!  Our credit card debt has been scaring me a bit but a beautiful solution may have just popped up.  It's gonna be a long, hard work week, but I feel like it's going to feel great at the end of it!

Quote of the week: “While it’s always best to believe in oneself, a l...

I'm back on the grind!  I feel excited.  The wedding went SO WELL!!  I'm so happy, life is so good, and now Adri and I can focus on working hard to recover and start making real progress, and we have more quality time available since we don't have to plan for the wedding any more!  I'm excited to see how the next few months go.

Quote of the week: “Make plans like an adult and believe in them like a chil...