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13/10/2026

🏃‍♂️ 13 YEARS AGO TODAY — A DREAM 30 YEARS IN THE MAKING! 💪

October 13, 2013. Chicago Marathon. 2:56:53 at 50 years old!

Thirty years earlier, in 1983, I ran my first marathon at the NYC Marathon in 2:42:33 at age 20.

Then life happened. I walked away from competitive running for 21 years. When I returned, I spent nine years chasing a goal that once seemed so easy — breaking three hours in the marathon again.

There were setbacks, disappointments, and plenty of moments when I wondered if it would ever happen.

But on that October morning in Chicago, at 50 years young, it finally did! 🙌

Today, 13 years later, at 63, I’m no longer competing, but I’m still running and sharing my passion for the sport through coaching, helping others chase their own dreams and achieve their goals.

The lesson? Age doesn’t define your limits. Persistence, patience, consistency, and believing in yourself can take you further than you ever imagined.

Running has given me a lifetime of memories, lessons, and friendships. These days, the greatest reward is helping others discover what they’re capable of.

Some dreams just take a little longer. And sometimes, the dream simply evolves. ❤️

🇵🇹 Just a guy from Foz do Arelho who never stopped believing.

DREAMS HAVE NO EXPIRATION DATE! 🏃‍♂️🔥

12/10/2026

🏃‍♂️ ON THIS DAY — 12 YEARS AGO! 🏅🇺🇸

October 12, 2014 — A day I’ll never forget!

At 51 years old, I crossed the finish line of the Chicago Marathon in 2:50:13, setting a new masters marathon personal record!

🏅 9th place in my 50–54 age group
🏃‍♂️ 434th overall out of approximately 45,000 runners
⏱️ 2:50:13 — an average pace of 6:30 per mile!

Looking back, what makes this memory special isn’t just the finishing time or placement. It’s the reminder of what consistent training, dedication, discipline, and believing in yourself can accomplish.

Now, as a running coach, I draw on experiences like this to help other runners discover their own potential.

Age doesn’t have to define your limits. Your commitment to the process matters far more than the number on your birthday cake! 💪

Still running. Still learning. Still chasing that next level!

Next Level Running Coach 🏃‍♂️

11/10/2026

🏅 Another Half Marathon PR! 🏃‍♂️💪

Huge congratulations to my friend Georgios Z (Georgios) on setting a new personal record today at the Staten Island Half, despite less-than-ideal race conditions!

What continues to impress me most is his steady, year-after-year improvement. His progress is no accident. It’s the reward for his consistency, dedication, hard work, and commitment to getting better.

It’s been a pleasure following his running journey and offering a little guidance along the way.

Proof that consistency and patience pay off! 👏🔥

Well done, Georgios! Keep raising that bar! 💪

11/10/2026

🦎 Meet one of our little Carolina Farmhouse residents! 🌿

Caught this little guy hanging out on our deck today! At first glance, you might think he’s a gecko, but he’s actually a Carolina green anole.

One of nature’s little surprises — these guys can change from bright green to brown and even almost black depending on their surroundings, temperature, and mood!

We’ve got quite a few of them around our deck, and they’re always welcome. Not only are they fun to watch, but they also help keep the insect population under control.

Just another reason we love living in North Carolina! ❤️🌳

10/10/2026

😂🇵🇹 Things I Heard Growing Up Portuguese…

“Estás tão magrinho! És só pele e ossos!”
“You’re so skinny! You’re nothing but skin and bones!” 🤣

If you grew up in a Portuguese household, you KNOW this one!

Back in my younger days, I was running so many miles that I was pretty much all muscle and no fat. 🏃‍♂️💪

I thought I was in fantastic shape!

My Portuguese mother, on the other hand, thought I was STARVING! 😂

It didn’t matter how much I ate. To her, I was always too skinny and needed another plate of food!

“Tens de comer mais, filho!”
“You need to eat more, son!” 🍽️

And let’s face it… Portuguese mothers didn’t believe in small portions or leaving the table hungry! 🤣

Looking back at this old picture, I can still hear her voice. ❤️

What I saw as being fit and healthy, she saw as a son who needed feeding.

Thanks, Mom, for always making sure I had enough to eat… even when I thought I did! ❤️🇵🇹

Anyone else grow up hearing this from their Portuguese mother or grandmother? 😂

06/10/2026

13 years ago today… and this one still brings back some great memories. 🏃‍♂️🔥

At 50 years old, I was one week out from the 2013 Chicago Marathon, getting ready for what would be my 10th lifetime marathon.

Final long run: 13.1 miles in 1:34 — 7:12/mile average, closing the last six in 6:53, 6:50, 6:44, 6:37, 6:37, 6:36.

Looking back, this is one of the experiences I bring to Next Level Running Coach. I don’t just coach from a training manual—I’ve lived the training, the doubts, the breakthroughs, and the excitement of standing on a marathon starting line.

Experience. Guidance. Real Results.
Helping runners break through plateaus and reach their Next Level. 🏃‍♂️💪

05/10/2026

A little Monday morning update

02/10/2026

TGIF LEGENDS! A little bump in the road

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