I talked with my friend yesterday about coaching our kid’s under-8 sports team. Neither of us is remotely qualified to … More
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The Future Is Afraid of Us Too
Ulysses S. Grant recounts in his Memoirs one of his first impending Civil War battles as a commander of a … More
Checkmate or Finish Line
My youngest son plays scholastic chess. He may not play forever, but he plays now, which means some weekends I … More
Do Running Shoes Prevent Injury?
A recent New York Times article concludes the idea that any running shoe can prevent you from getting hurt doesn’t … More
Why VO2 Max and Strength Training are Key to Longevity and Health
On my long run this week, I listened to a podcast featuring Dr. Peter Attia promoting his new book Outlive: … More
Vowed Never To Do It Again
The first American marathon took place in October 1896. The route went from Stamford, Connecticut, to Columbus Circle in New … More
Attack The Day
Author Ryan Holiday shared an insightful story in a recent newsletter: “In April 1960, the writer Richard Whalen was trying … More
Stop Telling Everyone What You Do for a Living
What do you do for a living? How common is this the first question asked when meeting new people? A … More
Resiliency When Things Go Off Plan
This is the week of the Master’s Golf Tournament. Occasionally, it is also Boston Marathon weekend, and I remember hunkering … More
Conquering the Weather: Overcoming the Dread of Running in Rain, Heat, Humidity, and Wind
I dread running in the rain, heat, humidity, and wind. Is there a worse feeling than anxiously checking the 10-day … More