Published in Runner's Life·PinnedMember-onlyA Beginners Guide To Run CommutingIt’s a lot easier than you think — When I found a job that was about 4 miles away from where I live, the first thought that came to my mind was “I can run to work now.” I looked at it as an easy way to get at least 4–8 miles in each day. …Runners Life3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyThree Ways To Become A Better Active ListenerThe other day, I was listening to some watching video footage that I had from my work. We did this community gardening event where we picked some produce from a garden to help food security for impoverished communities. I brought my GoPro along with me to film some footage for…Self Improvement3 min read
Published in Runner's Life·PinnedMember-onlyWhy Does Anyone Run Ultra Marathons?It’s not about being sadistic — Ultra marathon running has taken off in the last decade. With a 350% increase in participants, more people are pushing themselves to their human endurance limits. Why? Are there that many masochists in the world? Is it about pushing yourself? Do they want bragging rights? Or is it something deeper? The Mental Challenge …Runners5 min read
22 hours agoMember-only4 Ways You Should Train For Your First Spartan RaceYou finally signed up for your first Spartan Race, now what? What do you need to do for training? How do you need to train? When I signed up for my first Spartan Race in 2012, I had no specified training. I was in marathon shape but I wasn’t in…Running5 min read
4 days agoMember-onlyNever Break Promises To YourselfHow often do you tell yourself you’re going to do something and you don’t do it? It’s always easy to not do something. Especially when you’re the only one holding yourself accountable. Have you ever made secret goals that you didn’t want to share with others? …Self Improvement4 min read
4 days agoMember-only4 Reasons Intervals Pro Is The Best Fitness App In The App StoreDo you ever go to the gym without a workout plan? Or are you sick of just using a note you took on your phone with a rough plan? It can be hard to get motivated sometimes to have no time structure for your workout. If you only have 20…Fitness4 min read
4 days agoMember-onlyThe Ultimate Gear Guide For A Spartan SprintHave you been thinking about doing obstacle course racing for a while but don’t know where to start? It doesn’t have to be as difficult as you think it to be. When I ran my first Spartan Race 7 years ago, I had no idea what I was getting myself…Spartan Race4 min read
Aug 2Member-only4 Signs You Have A Fear Holding You BackDeep down, do you have a fear of chasing your goals? Do you enjoy the dream more than living in reality? Is that fear running your life? …Fear6 min read
Jul 21Member-onlyHow To Start Running, Even If You’re Not A RunnerDo you struggle to run down the block without stopping? Do you want to be a runner but do not find enjoyment in it because you can’t get into it? I’m going to break down some steps to take to go from barely being able to run a 1/4 mile…Running3 min read
Jul 21Member-onlyPracticing Gratitude Helped Ground Me From Past MistakesOccasionally, I will go through some periods of time where I will think about the mistakes I made in the past. I’ll think, “should I have gone to college somewhere else?” “Did I make the right career choice?” “I should have pursued [fill in the blank] at a younger age.” …Gratitude3 min read
