I talked with my friend yesterday about coaching our kid’s under-8 sports team. Neither of us is remotely qualified to…
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…
Checkmate or Finish Line
My youngest son plays scholastic chess. He may not play forever, but he plays now, which means some weekends I…
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…
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:…
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…
Attack The Day
Author Ryan Holiday shared an insightful story in a recent newsletter: “In April 1960, the writer Richard Whalen was trying…
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…
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…
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…