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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5K EVERY DAY – Day #282

(“The First Noel” clip)

Today – back in 2007, Josh Groban released his Christmas album – Noël

(“Little Drummer boy” clip)

It then went on to be the top-selling album of 2007 and one of the best-selling Christmas albums of all time. Don’t shoot the messenger but Christmas is only 77 days away.

(“I’ll Be Home for Christmas” clip)

Here’s the thing — the Noël album didn’t happen overnight.
The effort you put in now — the things you do consistently, day in and day out — might not seem like much today…
but they build into something big over time.

Groban’s steady grind — just like my daily miles — is about carrying that weight, step after step, until you finally get to Christmas morning . . . or for my 5K Every Day goal –
January 1st 2026.

(Video Slide of Day #282)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Don’t give up. It’s just the weight of the world.” – by Josh Groban (Lyrics from My Confession)

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #281

(“Uptown Funk” clip)

40 years ago today, Peter Gene Hernandez was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. As a toddler, his father thought that Peter was a little chunky and resembled a famous wrestler, whose first name was Bruno. That nickname stuck.

(More “Uptown Funk” clip)

The “Mars” part came later, when Peter dropped his surname Hernandez to avoid being typecast by record labels. He reinvented himself to create opportunity.

And he didn’t just sit around waiting for fame.
Bruno Mars worked for it. He practiced every day until his moment came.
That kind of daily grind? Yeah… kinda like running a 5K every day.

(Video Slide of Day #281)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“You can’t knock on opportunity’s door and not be ready.” – by Bruno Mars

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #280

(Start with the main riff/clip of “Don’t Stand So Close To Me ’86” by The Police)

On this date back in 1986, The Police released their final single, “Don’t Stand So Close To Me ’86,” and then officially called it a career.

(More “Don’t Stand So Close To Me ’86” – the hook)

They just didn’t want to stand so close to one another anymore – there were hopes of another album, but personal and creative conflict did not allow them to reunite.

The Police couldn’t stand the necessary friction, but for a challenge like 5K Every Day, you have to embrace it. Lean into the tension. Every day. Let’s play a happier song:

(“Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” clip)

There we go – all smiles now. I ran.

(Video Slide of Day #280)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“The greatest thing a person can do is to be a master of his/her own life.” – by Sting

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #279

(“Paisley Park” intro)

On this date back in 2016, the 65,000 square-foot estate in Minnesota where Prince lived and worked was officially opened up to the public.

(more “Paisley Park”)

Prince originally built up this area – Paisley Park – in the mid-’80s and used it as his recording studio, concert venue, and production office. Today, there’s a guided tour that includes a look at his studios, editing suites, soundstage and NPG Music Club. You can also take a peek at an urn in the atrium that holds his ashes

(“Let’s Go Crazy” clip)

That’s the lesson for us today: Don’t just show up for one part of the challenge. Build the whole system that supports your goal—your routine, your habits, your self-talk. Be the comprehensive creator of your own life.

I might not have a massive complex or an urn for my ashes yet, but I did run today.

(Video Slide of Day #279)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I want to tell people to create. Just start by creating your day. Then create your life.” – by Prince

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