On April 23, 1910, Theodore Roosevelt gave a speech at the Sorbonne in Paris. At 3 pm, before a crowd…
From Level 21 to 30: ZWIFT’s New Running Gear
I love running on ZWIFT. I never minded running on the treadmill, and with ZWIFT, indoor running is even more…
Why Running Hills is the Secret to Becoming a Faster Runner
Some kids are fast. My son plays 10-year-old soccer. A few boys on his team are quicker than others, and…
A day that got away from me. Almost.
A day that got away from me. Almost. Today was one of those days when I got up late and…
Running In A Thunderstorm: How To Survive A Lightning Strike
A clap of thunder and a blinding flash of lightning jolted my back deck early this morning. The sound and…
Comparing Yourself to Yourself:The Only Race That Matters
I crossed the 3-mile marker and closed in on the final 200 meters of the 5K race. I was on…
Low Running Motivation? Here’s How to Get Back Running
Look, it happens to everyone. Some days you do not want to run. Your head is listing innumerable reasons to…
From Parking Lot to Home Office: The Impact of Remote Work on Daily Steps
Daily steps have dropped since COVID-19, especially among the younger population, concludes a March 2023 study published in JAMA[1]. Overall,…
How Long Does It Take to Lose Running Fitness During a Running Break?
My running coach told me to take a break from running after I finished my winter 5K training block. A…
The Power of Belief: How a Circus Elephant’s Story Can Teach Us to Overcome Limiting Beliefs
I heard this story about a circus elephant roped to a wooden stake on the radio. Not a high tensile…
George Parker 