5K EVERY DAY – Day #329

(Musical intro of “Fire”)

On this date back in 1966, the Jimi Hendrix Experience plugged in for their first-ever concert.

(Hook from “Fire”)

Nobody knew that night they were watching history start.

Every streak — every legendary run — starts the same way:
you just show up that first time.

(Video Slide of Day #329)

And yeah… I picked “Fire” today for a reason.
My daughter loves this line:

(“Move over Rover, and let Jimi take over” line from “Fire”)

That’s why I had to get it on vinyl, too. (flash the album)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“You have to go on and be crazy. Craziness is like heaven.” — Jimi Hendrix

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #328

(Musical Intro of “Whiskey in the Jar”)

On this date back in 1998, Metallica released one of the most successful cover albums in metal history.

(“Musha ring dum a doo dum a da” from “Whiskey in the Jar”)

Garage Inc. — a massive double-album paying tribute to the bands that built them.
Motörhead. Black Sabbath. Misfits.
The heaviest of the heavy.

(Hook from “Whiskey in the Jar”)

It was Metallica returning to the basics — revisiting the songs that made them want to pick up a guitar in the first place.
A reminder that sometimes, progress comes from going back to your foundation.

I try to do the same: one run, one mile, one step at a time.
Today — I ran.

(Video Slide of Day #328)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“You can’t dwell on the past. You’ve got to move forward.” — James Hetfield

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #327

(“I came in like a wrecking ball” clip from “Wrecking Ball”)

On this date back in 1992, Miley Cyrus was born Destiny Hope Cyrus in Franklin, Tennessee.

(“Flowers” clip)

Her family called her “Smiley,” which eventually became Miley…
and her godmother?
Only one of the most iconic humans on Earth — Dolly Parton.

(Quick Dolly clip — “Working 9 to 5…”)

And honestly, that’s the perfect reminder:
whether you’re born into the spotlight, shaped by family, or inspired by legends —
you still have to put in the work yourself.

That’s what I’m doing — one day, one run at a time.
Today was Day 327 of 5K Every Day

(Video Slide of Day #327)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Life is a climb, but the view is great.” — Miley Cyrus

Birthday Girl – she’s 33.

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #326

(Opening clip — the frantic scratchy intro of “Spin the Black Circle”)

On this date back in 1994, Pearl Jam’s released their 3rd album, Vitalogy, but only on vinyl. Two weeks later it is issued on CD.

(More Song clip)

They were one the biggest rock bands in the world… and they hated how fame felt.
So they made an album about pressure, boundaries, and staying true to yourself.

So today, I kept it simple too — just put on the running shoes and I ran.

(Video Slide of Day #326)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“The only thing you can control is how hard you work.” — by Jeff Ament

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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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