As many of you know, my sister, a runner and triathlete (Ironman at that!) is a cancer survivor. Malignant melanoma to be exact, diagnosed at the young age of 34. It an odd twist of events, it was Holly and her cancer that suckered inspired me into running in the first place. But I'm not here today to tell that story again. Instead, I want to talk about something that is very much a reality and Continue reading →
Adventure may hurt you, but monotony will kill you.
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The Weekly Chaos Report: 2/19/19
One of the more identifying signs that I am definitely getting older is the fact that almost daily I comment on the date. As in "February 19th! WHERE HAS THE MONTH GONE!" My clients at the gym almost always agree with these sentiments, and thankfully haven't pointed out the fact that I've been … [Read More...]
The “Find the Time” Comparison Trap, and Why I Hate It.
Due to the nature of - well - my life, I spend a decent amount of time on either the treadmill or the stair climber. I'm not ashamed, I no longer refer to them as "dreadmills" or any of that garbage, they are simply tools in my training arsenal. That said, there's no denying that they can be a bit … [Read More...]
6 Lower Leg Strength, Stability, & Balance Exercises for Trail Runners
Two of my favorite words to say are "pelican" and "proprioception". They have absolutely nothing to do with each other, though I suppose a pelican could have amazing proprioception, as most animals do. Anyway, proprioception is your perception or awareness of the position and movement of your body … [Read More...]