10/05/2026
🏃♂️ MONDAY RUN!
I’m sure I’m not the only person who “sometimes” has a rough Monday. 😂
Some Mondays you wake up ready to take on the week. Other Mondays… it takes a little more effort just to get yourself moving.
For me, one thing that helps is getting outside and putting in some time for myself.
Today was one of those days where I had to get out of my own way and just give in to what I already knew I needed.
A run.
Not because I had to.
Not because I was trying to prove anything.
But because I know how much better I feel when I take a little time to take care of myself.
And once I got moving, Monday started feeling less like a blocker and more like a side thought.
That’s something I see in martial arts too.
Sometimes the hardest part of training isn’t the workout—it’s getting yourself through the door. Once you’re there, you start moving, focusing, breathing, and suddenly that thing that felt so difficult doesn’t seem quite as big anymore.
So here’s my Monday reminder:
Pick yourself first.
Take a little time to move.
Take a breath.
Clear your head.
Do something that makes you feel better.
Then see how much further you can get with everything else.
🥊 Train your body. Clear your mind. Take care of yourself.