"Let's shatter the ceiling we have built over our own head" - Me. And I need your help! Do you have a childhood memory or maybe a series of experiences that defined who you are today? Maybe it was meeting a singer or artist. Maybe it was the support of a parent or relative helping …
Continue reading Because I can. Because I can inspire others, like I was inspired.
That which doesn’t go away, but doesn’t need to hold any power over us I chose this image because it shows me stepping up. Stepping up in a situation that is uncomfortable. Too hot, running, too sweaty... but doing it because I can I need to get a bit raw and real about some emotions …
It was a busy week for the Crosby's. For me, I completed week 2 of my training. That concluded with a 5 mile run Saturday morning. Wednesday's run was 3 miles followed by 6 hill repeats. Monday's was a lite 2 miles. Upping the mileage feels good. Hitting my goals feels good. Checking off the …
Continue reading weekly reflections: running, squatting, chiseling, and building
This race was the hardest athletic pursuit I have done to date. Now that I have talked about my 5k, it is time to break down my 10k. In Massachusetts, we had been blessed with a tremendously gorgeous spring. Mother nature did not skip it, as she so often does. No, this year did not …
This past week was the first week of my half marathon training. I am doing a 16 week program that I found fresh off of the interwebs... so it must be true! But in all seriousness, I spent a lot of time researching and comparing them based off of information I have learned from various …
Continue reading weekly reflections: half marathon training – week 1
Lots to update folks on. Some ups, some downs, some things to come, and hopefully a return to prior progress. In my ever-present pursuit to get myself on track, back to this tradition I return. This coming Monday will be the first official reflection. Consider this the... teaser. Let’s start with downs. Well, I have …
I have big plans, big goals, and big hopes. I am not too big to try. 2022 was a super difficult year in my home. Between the world continuing to spin in confusing directions, an economy joining the chaos, and lots of change, forward momentum was hard to come by. Additionally, the weight side of …
That title is a mouthful. Let me explain. What is my favorite time of year? That is a great question. I struggle to define my favorite, but we are in the first of the 2 seasons I love most. I love the beauty of fall but not just the vibrant colors, I also love the …
Continue reading fall back, preparation, anticipation, and you’re still fine!
It has not been a full year, but damn has it been close since I last posted. A lot has happened since that time. In fact, without real hard thought, I am going to struggle to recollect it all with clarity of event or timeline. Today I would like to discuss mental journey, health goals, …
Continue reading So much to say, but I’ll start with… “I’m back if you’ll have me”
as always, please check out my instagram @a_better_ben I have said this before, but growing up overweight, or "fat", was not easy. It was not easy for all of the obvious reasons including being slow, less popular, ridiculed, finding clothes sizes, and on and on. These things start to impact you even if you think …
Continue reading changing the narrative: overweight does not mean overwork
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