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Wednesday, December 31, 2014

2014 was a great year!

This past year was a great one! I learned a ton about myself and how I can grow in 2015. In running, I really worked harder than ever. I ran a ton of miles and took some chances in a big race. The race didn't yield a PR, but it was a great finish.

During the marine corps marathon, I watched my son run in a kids 1 mile race. I learned so much from him. He dug deep, finished and had fun. He gave me advice the evening before my marathon. He said "Dad...just keep running and cross the finish line. Everybody gets a medal, when they finish".

#simpleandtrue!

This year, I learned how to cross train and lost some weight. The journey was difficult and rewarding. I am looking forward to continuing my cross training. It's amazing what your body can do, when pushed.

In 2015, I will have some different and similar running goals. In the next week, I can't wait to share them with you. For reading my blog, I want to thank you. You mean the world to me and it's been fun to share my thoughts about the journey.

I hope you have a great night and an even better 2015!!!!

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Monday, September 1, 2014

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Dress rehearsal!

James Connely at 6:58 PM No comments:

I was so excited for my "dress rehearsal" today. This references the benefit classic half marathon in Dubuque, IA. I have run the race before, but this course was amazingly difficult. The conditions were hot and humid. I ran a solid race. I learned a few things today, here is a summary:

1. For the marine corps marathon, I will download my spotify list for "offline". Today, I experienced some issues with connectivity.
2. I need to purchase a handheld that is larger (20 ounces). I used the tailwind nutrition today and it worked out great (@gotailwind).
3. Take aleve before running. Today, I waited until I got home and was a little sore.
4. Smiling while running really works, I need to do it all of the time.
5. I ran hard today. My core worked great in the stretch and my quads burned it up. The cross training really helped conquer the hills.
6. Appreciate the run. Today, I saw some truly "gutsy" performances. Each of the runners towards the end of the pack really battled the course. You guys define the term finish!
7. The volunteers are amazing! Thank you all for the support, water and kind words! You all ROCK!

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Thursday, June 19, 2014

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Don't put the bats away too early!

James Connely at 2:59 PM No comments:

My Dad used to coach a team that I played baseball on. He was the third base coach. We were beating a team 28-2. Yes you read this correct, in baseball. It was the top of the last inning and the other team was at bat. The head coach said “let’s put our bats away- we won’t need them”. Guess what….we lost the game 28-31. The moral of the story…play it all of the way through and don’t put your bats away early. If you have a lead, keep driving forward.

This applies to business and running races. You have to finish the job at hand. This could be the sale, meeting or project. In a race, the finish line must be earned.

The head coach and my Dad never put the bats away early ever again. I never have either. The memory was a painful, but good one. It helped me later in life. The head coach would have a serious smile when he talked about that loss. To add more color for you, the team that beat us was a HUGE rival. :)

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Sunday, June 8, 2014

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It's not where you start, it is how you finish!

James Connely at 7:30 PM No comments:

As a business person who recruits talent, I always say this "It's not where you start, it is how you finish!" This is so true. All careers start small and turn into something. That something is up to you.

This is a close parallel to running a race. I have talked to many runners and have experienced this first hand. Getting to the start line is the first step to being awesome. Being awesome in a race is finishing. Often people ask me "how long did that race take you?", which is a simple question. Anymore, I will just answer with a "I finished".

Below is a picture of a group of people (I am the bald guy pictured) starting the Heritage Trail run in Dubuque, IA. To date, it was my best 10K finish. I have many memories from this race, but the most memorable is the finish:)

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It's not where you start, it is how you finish!

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