“We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.” – Seneca American author Mark Twain once said, “I’ve had a…
What Gets the Best Part of Your Day?
How do you start the first moments of your day when you awake? Do you reach for your phone to…
Running with Support: How a Board of Advisors Can Improve Your Fitness Journey
It is 80 degrees, hot, and sticky – and that’s inside my home. My AC unit has gone out at…
What Ted Lasso Taught Me About the Power of Running
There’s a scene in the TV Show Ted Lasso that I thoroughly enjoyed. Coach Roy Kent is training Jamie Tart…
When Workouts Go Wrong: Strategies for Bouncing Back and Moving Forward
My long run this past weekend was horrible. There were many contributing factors, but at the end of the day,…
Chasing Meaning in Every Stride: How Viktor Frankl’s Philosophy Applies to Running
In his seminal work, “Man’s Search for Meaning,” Viktor Frankl outlined a philosophy for life rooted in the grasp of…
Escaping Negative Self-Talk as a Runner
My sixteen-mile long run this weekend went horribly. I felt as if I was running in slow motion the entire…
Bouncing Back After a Bad Long Training Run
My sixteen mile long run this weekend went horribly. I felt as if I was running in slow motion the…
Running is My Therapy: The Mental Benefits of Exercise
Anima sana in corpore sano translates to “a healthy soul in a healthy body.” The Latin phrase is also the…
A Healthier View of Success
I am an auto racing fan and am unsure how it happened. NASCAR is my favorite series to watch. It…
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