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
Aug 20Member-onlyA Gear Guide For A Spartan SuperHave you done a Spartan Sprint and are ready to level up to do a Spartan Super now? Or maybe you want to dive in and do a Super? Knowing what to bring can be daunting. This gear list is almost going to be identical to my post on the…Obstacle Course Racing3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Aug 15Member-only3 Ways To Assess If You’re Feeling BurnoutOver the past few years, I have read dozens of articles, posts, etc. on how workers are burnt out. Articles that read “4 Steps to Beating Burnout” or articles that offer solutions like “people are working too many hours.” I’m not going to ignore the fact that the U.S is…Burnout6 min read
Published in The Shortform·Aug 12Member-onlyWhy It’s Important To Live In The MomentYou will never know when this moment will be your last.Presence1 min readPhoto by Jon Tyson on UnsplashWhy It’s Important To Live In The Moment----2
Aug 11Member-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
Aug 7Member-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? Maybe you still have…Self Improvement4 min read
Aug 7Member-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
Aug 7Member-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
