5K EVERY DAY – Day #292

(“Guns in the Sky” clip)

One of my personal top five albums of all time — the masterpiece Kick by INXS — was released on this day back in 1987.

(“New Sensation” clip)

Frontman Michael Hutchence reached global success with this record, but he always understood something deeper — real fulfillment doesn’t come from the finish line. Success is a journey, not a destination.

(“Need You Tonight” clip)

If you think happiness only arrives when you hit your end goal — or in my case, Day #365 — you’ll miss the whole point. The real reward is in the process. This morning, I finished Day #292.

(Video Slide of Day #292)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I don’t think success arrives and you’re suddenly happy. It’s not like that. If people think that they’ll be very disappointed.” – by Michael Hutchence

The real success is the choice you make right now.

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #291

(Start with the clip of “Without Me” – Eminem)

Yesterday (10/16) marked the birthday of one of the greatest rappers of all time. Back in 1972, he was born Marshall Bruce Mathers the Third.

(Transition to clip of “My Name Is” – Eminem)

He, of course, became known as Eminem. His story proves that where you start doesn’t define where you finish. Success takes talent, belief, and a whole lot of hard work.

(Transition to clip of “Till I Collapse” – Eminem)

That kind of dedication? That’s what gets you through the tough days — whether it’s out on the street… or out on the trails. Yeah, I got my run done for Day #291

(Video Slide of Day #291)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“You can make something of your life. It just depends on your drive.” – by Eminem

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #290

(Start with the iconic riff/clip of “Rock and Roll All Nite” – KISS)

The rock world just lost one of its greats — KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, the Spaceman who lit up stages and inspired generations.

(Transition to clip of “New York Groove” – Ace Frehley Solo)

His life, like his music, was wild, unpredictable, and original. Through every high and low, he kept pushing forward — a reminder that limits only exist if you accept them.

(Transition to a clip of a different Ace Frehley/KISS song, maybe “Love Gun”)

We don’t know what tomorrow holds, but we can believe in ourselves today. That’s how you keep moving — all the way to Day #290.

(Video Slide of Day #290)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I never set my sights low. I’ve always believed most people are ruined by the limitations they put on themselves.” – by Ace Frehley

Rest in peace, Spaceman — and thank you for reminding us all to aim higher.

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #289

(“Doesn’t Remind Me” clip from Audioslave)

So, I’m a Dad and for the past week when running on the treadmill, I’ve been listening to a Spotify playlist called 2000s Dad Rock Mix.

(“Blue Orchid” clip from The White Stripes)

It’s amazing. Seriously — they nailed it. I’ll drop the link at brentevans.net, but man, it’s got The National, The White Stripes, Elbow, Beck — basically the soundtrack to my Dad Rock lifestyle.

(“E-Pro” clip from Beck)

Obviously, I ran today.

(Video Slide of Day #289)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“The world isn’t going to fix itself. We have to do it.” – by Tom Morello

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #288

(Start with the original clip of “Red Red Wine” – Neil Diamond’s version)

Here’s a good reminder about persistence. On this date back in 1988, UB40’s version of “Red Red Wine” finally hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100…

(Transition to clip of “Red Red Wine” – UB40’s version)

…four years after it first came out! Lead singer Ali Campbell later admitted they thought it was just a reggae song — they didn’t even know Neil Diamond wrote the original.
They covered it, they believed in it, and eventually… the world caught up.

(Clip of “Red Red Wine” rap – UB40’s version)

It might take 288 days, or four years, but you keep showing up. Yup – I ran.

(Video Slide of Day #288)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“If you believe in what you’re doing, keep doing it. The world will catch up eventually.” – by Neil Diamond

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #287

(“LIfe is a Highway” clip)

On this day back in 2006, Rascal Flatts was playing Madison Square Garden in New York City. But before they hit the stage, they had an opener — someone playing his final show on that tour.

(“Crazy Train” Ozzy Osbourne)

And no, it wasn’t Ozzy.
It was Eric Church!
He decided to stay on stage a little too long… and went rogue with a cover of “Crazy Train.”
So, he got the boot — and his replacement?
A brand-new artist named Taylor Swift.

(“Anti-Hero” clip)

I bet you know who is the quote of the day – but first, I ran.

(Video Slide of Day #287)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“To me, FEARLESS is getting back up and fighting for what you want over and over again… even though every time you’ve tried before, you’ve lost.” – by Taylor Swift

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #286

(“Tubthumping” clip from Chumbawamba)

Yesterday, I emceed the 3rd Annual Music for the Dogs. All benefited HAP – Humane Animal Partners of Delaware. We were at Grain H2O in Bear, DE. Heard some wonderful live music from Dog Paw, The Full Carbon Get Up, Cher’s Playground, just to name a few. But – I had me some beverage which made this morning’s gym trip a little difficult.

(“Get Up” clip from James Brown)

But I got up and I did it. Run #286 is in the books.

(Video Slide of Day #286)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I don’t stop when I’m tired. I stop when I’m done.” – by David Goggins

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #285

(“Royals” clip)

Back in 2013, a 16-year-old from New Zealand named Ella Yelich-O’Connor — better known as Lorde — became the youngest solo artist to write and record a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

(More “Royals” clip)

That song was “Royals.”
It wasn’t flashy, it wasn’t overproduced — it was real.
And that’s why it connected with so many people.

Lorde trusted her instincts, wrote her truth, and did the work — even when nobody knew her name yet.

You don’t need to be the biggest or the fastest — you just have to believe in your voice and put in the work every single day.

And yep… I ran again today.

(Video Slide of Day #285)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Being brave doesn’t mean you’re not scared — it just means you do it anyway.” – by Lorde

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #284

(“Nothing from Nothing” clip)

Today marks the anniversary of the debut of a revolutionary show: Saturday Night in 1975, which, of course, later became Saturday Night Live. Billy Preston was one the musical guests for that very first broadcast.

(“Fancy Lady” clip)

That original show? Was chaotic. Experimentally raw. And honestly, a little messy. It was a live show with a brand-new cast and crew, and nobody really knew what they were doing.

But here’s the thing: they kept showing up. Week after week, they got a little sharper, a little funnier, and built something legendary.

That’s kind of how my 5K Every Day streak feels — not perfect, not polished — but consistent. I just keep showing up, day in and day out.

(Video Slide of Day #284)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Don’t think about your errors or failures; otherwise, you’ll never do a thing.” – by Bill Murray (an early SNL cast member)

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #283

(“Just A Girl” clip)

“Just a Girl” is all grown up now — she just turned 30!
Actually, the whole album, Tragic Kingdom, dropped on this day back in 1995.

(“Don’t Speak” clip)

The album sold an amazing 10 million copies in America and launched Gwen Stefani into stardom. But here’s the thing — that success wasn’t guaranteed. At one point, their record label literally told them, “Go back to your garage and write music.”

(“Spiderwebs” clip)

That’s some good garage music. You see – instead of allowing the rejection to end it all right there, they used it as fuel. They practiced, experimented, and kept pushing until they cracked the code.

And honestly, that’s what my 5K Every Day is all about — showing up, learning from mistakes, and figuring out what works through consistency.

And yes… I ran again today.

(Video Slide of Day #283)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“After you make a fool of yourself a few hundred times, you learn what works.” – by Gwen Stefani

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