5K EVERY DAY – Day #295

(“Alive” clip from when they were Mookie Blaylock and not Pearl Jam yet)

On this date back in 1990, the band – Mookie Blaylock – made their stage debut at The Off Ramp in Seattle

(More “Alive” clip from when they were Mookie Blaylock and not Pearl Jam yet)

In the audience on that first night – Seattle Mariners pitcher Randy Johnson and the guys from Soundgarden. Of course, that band went on to conquer sold-out arenas as Pearl Jam.

If you skip the preparation, you’ll never get the win. I ran again.

(Video Slide of Day #295)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“There is no substitute for hustle, hard work, and preparation. If you’re going to win, you need to go out and get it.” – by Mookie Blaylock

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #294

(Classic, serious riff of “Johnny B. Goode” – Chuck Berry)

Back in 1972, on this date, the legendary Chuck Berry — the man who invented rock and roll guitar — landed his one and only #1 hit on the Hot 100 with “My Ding-a-Ling.”

(a silly, upbeat clip/riff of “My Ding-a-Ling” – Chuck Berry)

The goal isn’t perfection — the goal is just getting it done.
I ran.

(Video Slide of Day #294)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“It’s amazing how much you can accomplish when you don’t care who gets the credit.” – by Chuck Berry

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #293

(“Take On Me” clip)

Back in 1984, the band from Norway- A-ha – made their TV debut — performing four songs, including an early, rough version of their future hit song, “Take On Me.”

(More “Take On Me” clip)

The biggest successes often start as unpolished ideas that just need belief — from you and from the people around you. I’ve got my support team… and yeah, I ran again today.

(Video Slide of Day #293)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“When you’re trying to do something you haven’t done before, you are very much dependent on the people around you. You can’t be an island.” – by Morten Harket (Lead Singer of A-ha)

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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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