by John | Dec 30, 2016 | Back to Fitness, Running
Years ago, my brother convinced me to run a marathon with him. “That would be stupid!” was my first response to his pressuring. I couldn’t fathom running 10 miles, let alone 26.2. I just assumed people who did that sort of thing had superhuman talent and endurance,...
by John | Jun 4, 2015 | Back to Fitness, Running
Did you know that stretching is “for Bozos”? Well, at least according to Dr. Steve Gangemi (aka “The Sock Doc”), an outspoken chiropractor who specializes in sports medicine with a holistic approach, who believes that stretching for the most part is worthless and a...
by John | Jun 4, 2015 | Back to Fitness, The Balance
After finishing a recent trail race, I was sitting with some good friends at the finish line soaking up a beautiful spring day, sharing stories, and enjoying the accomplishment. Sitting with us was a living legend in the global running community, Dr. David Horton. Dr....
by John | Apr 9, 2015 | Back to Fitness, Running, The Balance
I’ve heard about the mysterious “runner’s high” since I was in high school, back when I thought that running and exercising was stupid. To the uninitiated, we would think that the runner’s high is a state of euphoria – without pain, stress, or fatigue – that runners...
by John | Feb 23, 2015 | Back to Fitness, Running, Uncategorized
This past year was a pretty incredible year of running for me personally. Lots of running, quality racing, no significant injuries, and lots of new friendships and experiences. Above the actual running itself, it’s the relationships and experiences I gain that keep...
by John | Dec 24, 2014 | Back to Fitness, Running, Uncategorized
There has been much talk in education these days about teaching kids to have a “growth” mindset vs. a “fixed” mindset. These terms were first coined by Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck, who compiled decades of research on achievement and success in her...
