I came back to Recife last night 9:30pm which was not too bad as I went to sleep right away. This morning I went to the basic gym for 45 min strength training (upper body and running specific exercise). It was not the best set up but I was very happy with sticking to the … Continue reading Typical work trip day →

I've been thinking a lot of de-productivity seeking ALL the time, and actually do more of nothings productive but enjoyable. I could run more, faster, but I chose not to. I chose to slowdown, listen to best of Taylor Swift album while enjoying the quiet morning without anyone on the road. Oh... do you like … Continue reading Unproductive Sunday →

New month, new beginning, new commitment to routines even during trips. That’s my intention for November. Few pics from my work trip. This is Porto digital, an innovation center out of an abandoned port with colonical buildings, revitalized and super cool. In 25 years, the place was converted to innovation hub creating over 20000 jobs … Continue reading Nov: re-commitment →

It is finally the day I fly home. I have one more meeting here in Recipe and will go home. It is a 4D3N work trip that felt long. Is it the place not interesting? not really. Is it that I have so much other things in mind, work related, that I can't focus? A … Continue reading Five things in my mind →

This week started strong with good news from my knees MRI results, no fracture, no ligament tear other than age and load related degeneration. According to ChatGTP, it’s super common for aging runners. I’ll still see a knee specialist to get expert read, but it is a big relief for me to know that nothing … Continue reading 10 year anniversary low key celebration and unexpected running scene in Fortaleza →