Dylan Thacker

Push ups are free. Pull ups are free. Lunges are free. Walking is free. It’s not a money issue. It’s just that you keep making excuses.

Chicago Marathon vlog out now 🎥 youtu.be/_YpCLLn5HtI?si…

If you’re not proud of last week, rewrite it starting now.

@zachhomol_ Ayyy thank you my brotha!

@itsdthack THANKS BRO! Got your wedding invitation in the mail too! Come on!! LETS GOO!!! Pumped for you

75 miles A Personal Best Had to dig deep in this one I go into these events not to “win” but to go to places within myself that I’ve never been. It took 18 hours and 75 miles to get there. While my body was not able to go another 100ft… my spirit was content with my efforts knowing I truly left everything I had out there. A mindset …. Do not run from adversity! Do not run from the pain! When it comes.. see it as a great opportunity to strengthen resolve and to grow in endurance! I do not look to avoid such pain… the closer I am to it the more real it all feels. It’s here when I am completely broken that I feel completely open to the Lord. I can’t explain it perfectly as it must be experienced… and when you’ve been— you know. Whether it be by running 75 miles, sitting in total darkness for 5 days or losing my best friend… When I’m completely broken…. it’s in these hard moments I get the chance to experience the fullness of life and Jesus’s love for me. The good and the growth that comes with it. The sad and the bad. I’m here for it all. On the grand scheme… “it’s just running” but it was deeply meaningful to me to be out there.

If you can’t master your mornings, don’t expect to master your life.

Success isn’t complicated. It’s just uncomfortable

Most people want results. Few want responsibility.

Quiet wins matter: •Got out of bed •Trained through stress •Said no to BS Own those.

Mental health isn’t weakness. It’s maintenance. Take care of the engine, not just the exterior.

Your legs will follow your mind. Train the mind first.

Systems remove decision fatigue. Build them once. Run them forever.

Stop chasing hacks. Start mastering the basics.

Want more energy? Stop living like your body’s disposable.

Midday audit: •Did you train? •Did you fuel? •Did you hydrate? •Did you focus? If not, fix it before bed.

“Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.” — Abraham Lincoln Choose wisely.

Stop waiting to “feel ready.” Start acting like the person you said you’d be.

Systems > hacks Build a routine that removes thinking. Just wake up and execute

Core 4 daily: •Move your body •Honor your word •Fuel for function •Speak to yourself with intent That’s health. That’s power.

Most people want change. Until it gets uncomfortable. That’s where you gain the edge.

@mikeddonatelli See you there brother 🫡

I’m running the Chicago marathon in a little under 10 weeks time…with the BIG GOAL of breaking the 3 hour barrier. I’m excited to try my hand at sub 3 again and experience the spectacle that is the Chicago Marathon… But most importantly — I’m honored to be running for such an incredible cause: Good Sports. I’m sure many can relate…but I would not be the man I am today without sports. Wrestling and football gave me opportunities I could’ve never dreamed of. The memories made and lessons learned on the mat and the field will stay with me for the rest of my life. All of this…makes running for Good Sports even more meaningful. ​ They make sure that kids of all ages from high need communities are given access to sports…creating opportunities to experience all the incredible things sports have to offer. ​If you’d like to donate to their amazing mission & help support my ability to run Chicago — you can do so through the link below Thank you SO MUCH in advance. I’ll be back on daily documentation of my prep in 3 places: 1- Here :) 2- TikTok 3- Strava Links to each will be below as well