2021 Monthly Recap – September
September monthly recap covering personal growth, business insights, and life lessons from Dragos Roua.
It’s Not Hard To Do Extraordinary Things
Running 222 kilometers took 31 hours. Preparing for it took three years. The extraordinary is just the celebration—the real work is invisible
You’re Improving While You’re Resting, Not While You’re Running
Muscles grow during rest, not training. Skills integrate during sleep, not practice. Improvement happens in recovery—work breaks you down, rest builds you up
A Short Fitness Recap Of 2020
2020 fitness during lockdowns—improvisation, home workouts, running empty streets. Constraints revealed what's essential versus what's convenient
My 2016 Running Calendar
Committing to races months ahead creates structured accountability. The 2016 running calendar mapped ambition against reality—here's what I learned
Next Marathon Goal – Under 4 Hours
Sub-4-hour marathon marks serious runner status. Setting time goals transforms running from participation to performance
How To Train Your Brain
Brain training requires intentional practice. Mental muscles grow through exercise—cognition improves deliberately or degrades passively
“I Can” versus “I Do”
Capability differs fundamentally from execution. Can doesn't equal do—potential means nothing without action