Hey Guys! Since I promised some thoughts on this platform, I thought I’d share a take-away from a book I just finished: The Passion Paradox by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness. They’re the guys who wrote Peak Performance which I know some in this group have read. This one is about how Passion can […]
Hey Everyone! Happy New Year! As part of my New Year considerations, I plan to write more. So some of you may become my unwitting readers as you try to get to your workout plan for the next day (sorry!) Here’s what I will do: I will send out a Newsletter format with some […]
Hi Everyone! I was about to say I think I can smell Spring, but then it just started snowing with a cold wind blowing in, so I think we’re in for some back and forth for the next little while. Last week was a tough one weather-wise for training for many of us. […]
Hi Everyone! This week I’ve been reflecting on this time of year in general. February usually brings some of the coldest days of the year, and by now the snow and slush and freezing winds might no longer a novel challenge that we might enjoy leaning into a little, but more of a steady […]
Hi Gang! What I’ve been thinking about this week is pacing. Just the art of pacing in general. It’s a tough thing to nail. And your best pacing strategy really depends on the length of the thing you’re undertaking. When you don’t know the length, finding the right pace can be very difficult. Here […]
Hi Everyone! What I’ve been thinking about this week is about our bodies. And how amazing and incredible they are. I am reading a book called The Body, by Bill Bryson, so yes, this has influenced my thinking. But it is worth pausing to reflect on how amazing and awe inspiring our bodies are […]
Hi Everyone! What I’ve been thinking about this week is in finding meaning in our running, and then sharing it and running generously. I was prompted to think of this by Melanie’s video where she shared her involvement with the Achilles Track Club as a running guide. How meaningful and inspiring! We often […]
Hi Everyone! I have to say, I am loving passing or bumping into many of you out walking or running when I am out. It’s just so reassuring to have these passing reminders that we really are all doing our things together even though we’re apart. Of course I know you’re all getting […]
Hi Everyone! What I’ve been thinking about this week is knowing when your process is not getting you towards your goal. I think many of us, as gritty, A-type personalities, can sometimes become attached to certain processes, and become unable to move away from them, even when they aren’t working. A system that once […]
Hi Gang! Hope everyone’s hanging in ok. One thing I’ve been thinking about this week is grit and endurance. Timely, eh? Basically, what gives us the strength and energy to persevere when things are hard? There are many theories about this, as well as what causes some people to “quit” when things get hard while […]