How to select running shoes that work for you — Finding “the right” running shoes might be a struggle, as there are so many options to choose from. We all have differently shaped feet, different styles of running, etc., so the shoes your best friend loves might not be the best option for you. Here are 6 things to think…

Hitting the peak — This is the third article in my 100-mile race series, you can find the first article here and the second article here. Just finished the peak week of training. Now it’s time to taper. I’m super happy and beyond grateful that everything has gone well and I’ve been able to…

My three biggest takeaways — My dad passed away a few years ago, God rest his soul. It is one of the worst things I’ve experienced. Since then, I’ve noticed a few mindset shifts I’ve made as a result of that experience. As always, it isn’t as black & white as I will make it…

How lacing up my sneakers transformed my approach to life — I’ve noticed something interesting over these last few years while training for endurance events. It‘s that the mind is deciding how tough the workout will be. Even if you’re used to doing long workouts, a short workout can feel longer/worse if your mind isn’t in the right place. I’ve experienced…

Adapting my plan, and preparing for the ultimate endurance challenge — This is the second article in my 100-mile race series, you can find the first article here. Overall update We’re currently pretty much halfway into the training. We’re starting to get into those uncomfortable distances. But so far, everything has gone well. Adjusting the training plan In my initial plan, I had the long run on…

Tips for Staying Focused, Productive, and Calm in a Busy World — I was the kind of person that had a thousand thoughts running through my mind at any given point. …

Not really. — No, it’s not fun going for a run first thing after waking up and it’s raining/snowing outside. But what it does for me is priceless. I also don’t like things like brushing my teeth, taking ice baths, meditating, etc. I’m referring to the activities themselves here. But I know that…

You need to break it down in order… —

Just as the rich keep getting richer — A few months ago I went to a bi-yearly health check-up. I took a few basic tests, but it was mainly just talking about how I was feeling. Because I’ve spent the last ~5 years optimizing my health, it was a quick discussion. The last question I got was “is…