5K EVERY DAY – Day #325

(“The Thanksgiving Song” – Adam Sandler)

I know – Thanksgiving is next week, but on this date back in 1992, Adam Sandler sang “The Thanksgiving Song” on SNL‘s Weekend Update.

(more “The Thanksgiving Song”)

That moment instantly cemented Sandler as the unofficial king of offbeat holiday music.

It’s goofy, it’s awkward, it’s delightfully unpolished — and honestly, that’s part of why it works. Kind of like most of our holidays… and definitely like some of my runs.

Still, I laced ’em up and I ran.

(Video Slide of Day #325)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“It’s hard to rise without a little fall first.” – by Adam Sandler.

And hey — we were still two years away from hearing his other holiday masterpiece… “The Chanukah Song.”

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #324

(Musical intro to “Golden” KPop Demon Hunters)

I haven’t done this in a while…
Let’s analyze the Edge Gym playlist.

(Hook to “Golden” KPop Demon Hunters)

First up: KPop Demon Hunters.
They play it A LOT.

It’s tough to focus on form when the music says I’m supposed to save the world.

And then—out of nowhere—Machine Gun Kelly hits.

(hook from mgk – “cliche”)

This is one of those songs I would never pick myself…
but it sneaks in like an earworm, burrows into your brain, and suddenly you’re humming it mid-set. Thanks, MGK (sarcastically)

And finally… Sabrina.

(hook from “Tears”)

The Edge actually plays an edited version of this one.
Apparently our delicate gym ears must be protected.

But hey — playlist chaos or not — I showed up today and I ran.

(Video Slide of Day #324)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Confidence is not ‘they will like me.’ Confidence is ‘I’ll be fine if they don’t.” – by Sabrina Carpenter

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #323

(“I want you to stay” lyric from “Stay”)

On this date back in 2012, Rihanna released Unapologetic, her 7th album in eight years.

(Hook from “Diamonds”)

That’s the lead single – “Diamonds” which hit #1 and was written by Sia.

(“Ho Ho Ho”)

Speaking of Sia…
She’s got one of the best modern Christmas albums. Add it to your holiday playlist.

(more “Ho Ho Ho”)

And yes… that’s my sneaky way of slipping in some Christmas music.

Back to Rihanna – she built her career by refusing to slow down, refusing to apologize, and refusing to dim her light for anyone. That’s the energy I try to bring to my 5K Every Day.

Today — I ran.

(Video Slide of Day #323)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“You may never be good enough for everybody, but you are always good enough for yourself.” — by Rihanna

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #322

(Opening clip — “Rock the Bells” intro)

On this date back in 1985, LL Cool J dropped his debut album, Radio — the very first album ever released on Def Jam Records.

(Clip — “I Can’t Live Without My Radio”)

LL was just 17.
No hype. No big marketing machine.
Just raw talent and relentless work.

(Clip — “Rock the Bells” hook)

That album went Platinum and made LL the first solo rapper to stand toe-to-toe with Run-D.M.C. He showed up before anyone else believed in him — and kept showing up after they did.

You make noise by showing up day after day.
Day 322 — done.

(Video Slide of Day #322)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Stay focused, go after your dreams, and keep moving toward your goals.”
— by LL Cool J

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #321

(Opening clip — the gentle intro of “Hallelujah”)

Today would’ve been the birthday of Jeff Buckley — born Scott Moorhead in Los Angeles.

(Clip — the opening guitar of “Last Goodbye”)

Jeff wasn’t always “Jeff Buckley.” To his family, he was just Scottie — a kid introduced to rock and roll by his stepfather, Ron Moorhead.

Ron played him Queen… Jimi Hendrix… Led Zeppelin — that music cracked something open inside of him.

(Short clip — a soaring vocal moment from “Grace”)

And when you listen to Grace, you can hear every one of those influences.
The guitar tone.
The range.
The emotion.
It’s all there.

Jeff Buckley poured everything he had into a single album — and it still echoes loudly decades later. So today, I tried to show up fully in my own way too.
Day 321 — I ran.

(Video Slide of Day #321)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Be awake enough to see where you are at any given time and how that is beautiful.”
— Jeff Buckley

He would have been 59.

As I always say – Enjoy the Now!

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #320

(Opening hook of “Bicycle Race”)

On this date back in 1978, Queen took Madison Square Garden to a whole new level of theatrical. During “Bicycle Race,” they brought out several dozen nude, rotund women riding across the stage.

(More of “Bicycle Race”)

Why “rotund”?
Because the other half of the A-side vinyl was none other than…“Fat Bottomed Girls.”

(Hook from “Fat Bottomed Girls”)

Only Queen could pull off something that outrageous and still make it iconic.
But that’s Freddie Mercury: totally unafraid, fully committed, and impossible to ignore.

Whatever your daily goal is, lean into it fully. Commit. Be bold. Don’t hold back.
Today, I ran.

(Video Slide of Day #320)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I won’t be a rock star. I will be a legend.” — by Freddie Mercury

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #319

(Musical intro — “Shake Your Rump”)

On this date back in 1988, the Beastie Boys made a huge move.
After the massive success of Licensed to Ill, they walked away from their label… and signed with Capitol Records.

(Quick hook from “Shake Your Rump”)

Their first Capitol release?
One of the greatest left-turns in music history — Paul’s Boutique.

(Hold up vinyl)
New label, new sound, new creative freedom.

(Hook from “Hey Ladies”)

Sometimes the biggest growth comes from switching paths, taking risks, and betting on yourself. That’s what I’m doing with 5K Every Day. New day, new run — I showed up.

(Video Slide of Day #319)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Chasing after the past is not going to lead you to the future you want.” – by Ad‑Rock

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #318

(Drum intro on “Feeling This”)

Today, we celebrate the birthday of one of the hardest-working drummers on the planet — Travis Barker.

(Drum intro on “The Rock Show”)

Blink-182 made him a household name, but what I’ve always admired is his refusal to stop creating — even when life threw him the absolute worst.

(Drum part on “Anthem Part 3”)

After surviving a plane crash in 2008, doctors said he might never play drums again.
So what did he do? He rebuilt himself — physically, mentally, creatively — one day at a time.

That’s the mindset I’m aiming for: Show up. Be grateful. Keep moving forward — one mile, one rep, one run at a time. Day 318 — done.

(Video Slide of Day #318)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“For anybody who loves what they do, mediocrity is not enough. You don’t have to be the best in the world, but you should be the best that you can be.” – by Travis Barker

Happy 50th!

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #317

(Musical Intro to “Can I Kick It?”)

On this date back in 2015, A Tribe Called Quest reissued their debut album – People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm. To promote it, they performed “Can I Kick It?” on The Tonight Show.

(Hook to “Can I Kick It?”)

That performance with Jimmy Fallon was their first TV appearance in 15 years… and sadly, their last. Phife Dawg passed away just four months later.

(Phife Dawg line from “Can I Kick It?”)

It’s a tough reminder to seize the moments you have — Enjoy the now.

The success of a streak isn’t measured by the clock. It’s measured by honesty.
Did you just go through the motions… or did you really kick it?
Today — I ran.

(Video Slide of Day #317)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“If you’re not honest with yourself, how the hell are you gonna be honest with me.” – by Phife Dawg

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #316

(Musical intro from “Still”)

On this date back in 1999, Kevin Smith’s Dogma hit theaters — a smart, funny, and yes, controversial film with one unforgettable twist: Alanis Morissette as… God.

(Hook from “Still”)

Dogma explored belief, purpose, and sticking to your mission — even when the world throws everything at you. Including… a poop monster. You need to watch the film.

The truth is, if you don’t have a clear plan for your day, you’re open to every distraction and every excuse to quit. For me, 5K Every Day is the plan.

(Video Slide of Day #316)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Healing requires the willingness to feel the pain, and not avoid it.” – by Alanis Morissette

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