Knutson Physical Preparation

Huge shout out to @nataliacleveland for committing to Oklahoma State!! I’m so proud of her and excited to see her follow her dreams and compete at the college level. Oklahoma State is getting a great athlete, student AND leader. One memory that stands out to me is after watching her win her first race of the season. She gave her mom a hug, turned around, went and congratulated / checked on her teammates. Selflessness. ... It’s a honor and privilege to be along with you for this wild ride!!

-COMMIT- Everyday you have to commit yourself to getting better. Everyday. I wish I could put to words some cool motivational story about my 100k but I don’t see it like that. I committed myself. I worked hard and completed the race. From getting my medal and plaque to walking to my truck was my celebration. Once I painfully sat down my first thought was I need to get better.... Once goals are hit, don’t get complacent. Stay hungry. @mile90photo #ultrarunning #running #meatheadtoultrarunner

EARN IT Saturday morning I start my run, I wave to a few neighbors. Sitting there, having a nice warm cup of coffee watching the sun rise. Content with life. Sunday night I pass backyards with guys smashing Bud lights and throwing high fives as they watch their favorite football team. Enjoying the time off with friends.... I shift my focus back to my stride and lyrics to my music. That feeling of unrest overtakes my stomach. Am I training hard enough? Should I increase my miles? Man, you haven’t done shit. That fuels me. Pushes me to get better everyday. I don’t know what I’m chasing but it’s fast. I could quit and let those feelings take over and 10 years from now think about what could of been but I’ve done that before. I need to earn this one. Until then, I’ll beat feet with my friends in the fields.

May 5th I signed up for a 100k. This was my run that day... I didn’t run much after getting out of the Army as it shows but I wanted to do something extreme to prove to everyone I work with that if you stay dedicated to something anything is possible. My recent run (swipe right) is 18 miles longer at a faster pace besides the drastic change in distance (my legs were probably less sore after 20 too). I’m tired of hearing I can’t when no one gives the effort or sacrifices.... I stopped sleeping in, don’t really drink alcohol, take extra time to foam roll and stretch, quit making excuses, stopped listening to that voice in my head that speaks doubt. Develop habits until those habits are like breathing. No one gives a shit if you miss a run, workout or whatever it may be. But it should piss YOU off. Just enough to never let it happen again.

-College send off- @kendallstieben completed her last workout here Friday before heading down to continue her swimming career at SMU. When we met a year ago she was just released from physical therapy ready to get after it with her senior swim season on her mind. ... I don’t impress easily but Kendall’s work ethic is truly amazing. 6 workouts a week with a few of those being 2 a days (swimming and strength training). All-State swimmer, Jim Thorpe High School Player of the Year (Swimming), National Merit Scholar and class valedictorian. Discipline. You deserve all your success. #tooeasy #day1 #neverquit #strongmindstrongbody