9/28 Rest
9/29 Rest
9/30 12.7 miles around Gaston MS
10/1 13.2 miles around Norbuck
10/2 13.8 miles around Norbuck
10/3 20.1 around lake and Baylor
10/4 20.1 around lake and Baylor
80 miles during the week
10/5 Rest
10/6 13 miles around Norbuck
10/7 9 miles around Gaston MS
10/8 11 miles around lake
10/9 9 miles around Gaston MS
10/10 20.1 around lake and Baylor
10/11 20.1 around lake and Baylor
82 miles during the week
10/12 rest
10/13 9 around Gaston MS
10/14 rest
10/15 16 around norbuck
10/16 15 around norbuck
10/17 20.1 around lake and Baylor
10/18 20.1 around lake and Baylor
Overall the miles felt good and was able to rotate between early and evening runs. I enjoy going to Norbuck due to change in terrain. It's good to write and reflect on the consistent mileage. The last week I've been having some stomach issues which is why I rested an extra day, but after getting some medicine for it hopeful next week will go smoother.
Audio Book Review
The Good Neighbor Fred Rogers By Maxwel King
Excellent book on the background of Fred Rogers. I didn't know his father was a business man with great influence and lots of monetary wealth. It was refreshing to hear how Mr. Rogers lived his life and how he valued his mission. I enjoyed learning about all that went into the show and how he treated others. His famous phrase of look for the helpers in times of need was very influential for me personally. This is a great book on hope and demonstrate how character can influence many.
The New Jim Crow By Michelle Alexander
Excellent must read book on social justice and how the national policy on policing has affected many. The book details the different methods that have been implemented at a national level and policies that have affected generations of Americans. The book mentions how minorities have been disproportionally affected by mass incarceration. For example that book mentions that both white and black Americans have similar drug use, yet black Americans are 10 times more likely to get stopped by the police. The book also mentions how all Americans are hurt by mass incarceration by explaining things like collateral damage, living with fear and insecurity, and passing on the buck of social issues to local authorities which do not have the training nor the budget to deal with. Highly recommend the book in order to have a better understand of macro policies and how it affects micro communities nationwide.
The Nurses By Alexandra Robbins
Interesting book on the different aspects of the nursing profession. From the training aspect, to burn out, assault, use of humor, and a female dominated profession the book provides great insight into the profession and the challenges with nursing. Highly recommended in order to better understand some of the challenges that healthcare in America looks like in general. I also appreciated the honesty and it made me realize some of the same challenges that I face in my own profession. At times it was heartbreaking listening to how nurses were overworked and understaffed. Other times the use of humor and coping was a must as not finding humor would only lead to quicker burnout. This is a must read for anyone considering the nursing profession.
A Fighting Chance By Elizabeth Warren
Great read on the life of Senator Elizabeth Warren. I enjoyed listening to her journey and how she was able to manage the different obstacles in her life. From finishing college and eventually going to law school; to finding her law specialty in bankruptcy and advocating for the consumers the book took me through the different stages of her life. I appreciated her openness and some of the struggles that she faced with things likes sexism, divorce, and relocation. I also really enjoyed listening to her social justice advocacy with consumers who were not being informed of the predatory loans. Would recommend the book as many of the details of the Senator I had no knowledge previous to listening to her book.
Braiding Sweet Grass By Robin Kimmerer
Interesting book on the different traditions of Western and Native Americans as it relates to the Ecology. The author is a Biology professor who has background in both Native and Western science. The book was fascinating because it demonstrated to me how both traditions intersects. As the author pointed out Western science for many years have labeled culture traditions as non scientific. The author mentions how both can serve the people and how Native American wisdom is how being shown through Western science to be useful. The book reminded me of the importance of cultural knowledge and how it is crucial to teach this knowledge to the youth.
With school now going on I'm not sure how frequent I will be able to post, but will try my best to keep everyone updated on my journey.
As always thank you for reading and all the best!
