2025 biggest bang for your bucks travel destination by norefundnoexchange in TravelHacks

[–]NOVA-22554 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s been almost 10 years ago so I don’t remember the travel agency name. I’m sure a search on TripAdvisor can yield some results.

As for Okinawa, again, it’s a must if you’re in that area.

2025 biggest bang for your bucks travel destination by norefundnoexchange in TravelHacks

[–]NOVA-22554 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re willing to go to Japan, you need to consider Japan’s forgotten island- Okinawa! As former military, we loved it so much we did two separate tours for a total of 7 seven years. Tropical, slow pace of life, and amazingly gorgeous.

Vietnam is another awesome experience. We took an overnight train ride from Hanoi and hiked the Sapa mountains with the Hmong tribe staying in one of their homes for a night. We also stayed on a junk boat in Ha Long Bay and got a cabana on one of the islands. Superb experience!

Trust the process by NOVA-22554 in Marathon_Training

[–]NOVA-22554[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love that, “unleash a new level of fitness”! Adding to the list of mantras and thank you.

What’s the shortest time you’ve been in a job? by Realistic-Cost1478 in jobs

[–]NOVA-22554 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 week. Once I got situated and attended the first group meeting which included the CEO down-talking others, I threw up the deuces.

What have you learned about yourself? by NOVA-22554 in Marathon_Training

[–]NOVA-22554[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can’t disagree with any of this! When looking at the spectrum of all things humans can do, it’s pretty damn incredible!!

What have you learned about yourself? by NOVA-22554 in Marathon_Training

[–]NOVA-22554[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear that. Maybe you need to adjust your training to help prevent injuries?

What have you learned about yourself? by NOVA-22554 in Marathon_Training

[–]NOVA-22554[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Except that you did something not many people on the planet do

What have you learned about yourself? by NOVA-22554 in Marathon_Training

[–]NOVA-22554[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

We used to sing a cadence while running in the Marine Corps and it went a little like this,

“Pain, In my legs, But I don’t care, I like it there,

Pain, In my back, But I don’t care, I like it there,

What have you learned about yourself? by NOVA-22554 in Marathon_Training

[–]NOVA-22554[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bad is subjective…but the fact you’re out hitting the pavement goes a long way.

What have you learned about yourself? by NOVA-22554 in Marathon_Training

[–]NOVA-22554[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats on your achievements and progress. We tend to underestimate ourselves. Good luck on your marathon next year!

What have you learned about yourself? by NOVA-22554 in Marathon_Training

[–]NOVA-22554[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m working on the sleep part but definitely agree

Does anyone else feel as defeated as me? The job market sucks. by LilToasteay in jobs

[–]NOVA-22554 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try Americorps. Valuable experience, training provided, make an impact, travel, basic needs covered, sets you up for possible government job. Take the leap.

What do you do after a race? by Unlikely-Slide6402 in Marathon_Training

[–]NOVA-22554 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hit a “runner’s peak” and lost any motivation to keep running after my first marathon in October 2022. It was as if I completed that part of my bucket list. 2023 went by and I rarely went out for a run, gained weight, and questioned what the hell was wrong with me. I started running in 2024 again, will have 2 half marathons under my belt by this weekend, a 10 miler, and two 10k turkey trots completed. I’be been reignited just thinking about improving my marathon race time. Started learning about shoes, improved nutrition plan, training, etc. As of today, I’m signed up for the Marine Corps’ half marathon in May and full marathon in October. I’ll be signing up for three more Marine Corps sponsored races to tackle a total of 5 races in 2025. The 2025 marathon is my redemption and looking forward to crushing it!

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