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Live more than your neighbors. Unleash yourself upon the world and go places. Go now. Giggle, no, Laugh. And bark at the moon like the wild dog that

Markemmanuel F Rodriguez Back home from the RnR Chicago Half Marathon. Results: Blister under right foot arch, skin chafing in left armpit and right inner thigh.

Markemmanuel F Rodriguez What are your top five accomplishments?
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We tend to forget our accomplishments and focus on our failures. People around us remind us of our failures. Others devalue what we did. Without reminders of our accomplishments, we turn into little ...

Markemmanuel F Rodriguez Introducing the new training partner...
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Meet my new running partner, the ASICS GT-2140. My last partner, ASICS GEL-Foundation 7, stayed with me way past its retirement age. The soles were well worn. The cushion no longer cushioned. He saw ...

Markemmanuel F Rodriguez Here are six quick reasons why I've been doing the things I'm doing lately...
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There’s been a slow but fundamental shift. I decided things will not get in my way of doing what I want to do in my life. Most importantly, I’m doing my best to not let myself get in the way. Here are the six reasons I do what I do.

Markemmanuel F Rodriguez We have only one life to live. Let's make the most of it. Let's make it what we want it to be.
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I want my life to be a delightful dream that I don’t want to wake up from. No more “what ifs…” I can’t wait for people to come along for the ride. I can’t. It want ...

Markemmanuel F Rodriguez Independence Day
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I declare my independence today. I proclaim my emancipation from fear, anxiety, self-doubt, and the naysayers. I will live my life fully and inspire others to walk through the fire to discover who they ...

Markemmanuel F Rodriguez Who would like to come with me to Old St. Pat's Block Party on July 11th? :)

Markemmanuel F Rodriguez I'm planning my next big adventure next year and I'm torn... Summer long road trip around the United States or do a cross country bike ride?

Markemmanuel F Rodriguez I found a website that helps people find safe, healthy, and green products for you, your friends, your family, and your children.
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GoodGuide is currently in early beta. Our site, ratings and data will change frequently. We welcome any feedback or ideas.

Markemmanuel F Rodriguez Morning on Mount Le Conte and the Trip Back to Chicago
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Sun! Glorious sun! I opened my eyes and saw blue skies. We received a cold greeting from Mother Nature in the morning. I flew down to the lodge to use the toilets there and find out what the temperature ...

Markemmanuel F Rodriguez We hiked up Mount Le Conte on Day 6.
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We drove to the trail head of Rainbow Falls. We found the main parking lot full so we drove further down Cherokee Orchard Road to get to the spillover lot. We wore a fresh set of clothes for our last night in the Smokies. ...

Markemmanuel F Rodriguez I did a National Trails Day Service Project with REI and found something pretty cool.
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Yesterday, I volunteered for a National Trails Day Service Project sponsored by my local REI and the Cook County Forest Preserves. Walking through the woods nearby influenced molded me into the person ...

Markemmanuel F Rodriguez We head to Elkmont and you can call me "Lost Road"
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We cleared our campsite, Lucky Foot earned his trail name, we filtered water in the creek, and left. It was an easy hike back to Twentymile Ranger Station. The trail entertained us with many things ...

Markemmanuel F Rodriguez Shucksack Fire Tower on day 4. Great beautiful views.
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Based on Rand McNally and Josh’s advice, we took a slight detour and continued down the AT. We reached Shucksack a few minutes into our hike. We climbed the side trail. A smokestack and the fire ...




















