My Latest Half-Marathon Personal Record
I’ve written a new chapter in my personal book of saying one thing and then doing the exact opposite. A few days ago, I noted … Read more
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Altra Olympus 4 First Impressions
I’ve been eyeing the Altra Olympus 4 for about a year. I bought my first pair of Altras, the Escalante 2, a little over a … Read more
Keeping Our Family on the Same Page
As a family, we have a lot going on. For this reason, a few months ago, my wife and I sat down to try and … Read more
Winter is for Easy Running
This morning I went on my first true winter run of the current winter season. It was a crisp 26 degrees (Fahrenheit, about -3 Celsius) … Read more
The Best Newsletter in the World
Strong words and not a joke. James Clear’s 3-2-1 Thursday newsletter is the best newsletter I’ve ever read. Paul Jarvis defunct Sunday Dispatches was a … Read more
The Power of a Good Nap
I’m writing this post at 10:30 PM on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. I mention this because I’ll be scheduling the post to go live a … Read more
Why I Rarely Share My Personal Opinion Online
Here’s an unpopular truth: most of the biggest issues in the world today are not clear-cut or simple. The world is complex and most of … Read more
Why Ultrarunning is Not Hiking
My wife got me a shirt for Christmas that says: “Ultrarunning: basically hiking.” Which got me thinking: how is ultrarunning different from hiking? The truth … Read more
Do I Sleep Enough?
Yesterday, I shared my normal weekday routine on this blog. One reader responded asking if I was concerned about a lack of sleep. While I … Read more
