Misadventures In Running Fast
Over the past year, on three separate occasions I’ve decided to start incorporating some speed work into my training regimen – nothing too crazy, just … Read more
Altra Olympus 4 Review
A couple of months ago I shared my initial impressions of the Altra Olympus 4. I’ve now run 177 miles in these shoes since early … Read more
Conquer the Rock 2022: Race Weekend Recap
Last Friday afternoon I loaded up my Ford Transit and along with my three oldest sons made the 90 minute drive over to Table Rock … Read more
You Get What You Give
Earlier today I was talking to someone I work with and they made the observation that the way employees treat customers is often a direct … Read more
It Goes By Fast
A bit cliche, but true. The older I get the more I’m struck by how quickly life goes by. Or to put it another way: … Read more
Revamping My Daily Routine
A little while back I mentioned James Clear’s weekly newsletter, which is, in my opinion, the best newsletter I’ve ever subscribed to. In this past … Read more
Why I Prefer Management to Leadership
I see them all the time, posts on career sites like LinkedIn that talk about managers versus leaders, and in every case, managers get the … Read more
Manage a Distributed Team in Four Steps
Something managers of distributed teams have to think about is “how can I be an effective manager at a distance?” In a prior era, when … Read more
A Few Views Along My Run in the Lake Russell WMA
I went on a long run in the Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area (WMA) today. The run itself was just ok. My legs were tired … Read more
Grocery Scarcity is a Little Unsettling
For the first time in my life, that I can remember (aside from toilet paper at the onset of the pandemic and weather-induced panic buying), … Read more