Saying Yes Means Saying No
Saying yes to being your best at one thing invariably means saying no to something else. Probably a lot of something else’s. Specificity demands focus. It’s the price of expertise. This is no less true in fitness as it anywhere else. If you want to run a half-marathon PR or hit your highest deadlift...
Running has always been a selfish thing for me. I don’t mean that negatively, only that it is something I do for myself, how and when I want. My running goals are entirely my own, and I always run by myself. It’s been that way ever since I got out of the Navy, and took up running for pleasure. Runni...
The Hard Part
The hard part of being healthy isn’t the exercise and eating right. That part is easy. Or, rather, it’s straight forward. Run a few miles, do some deadlifts, eat some veggies, etc. Motivation wanes and sometimes I’m lazy , but getting back on track is simple enough. There’s no mystery.
I’m know I’...
My Lying Inner Narrative
I have a strong internal narrative about who I am as a runner. This inner-runner is dogged and determined, and has over a decade of experience. This inner runner also doesn't understand why I haven't improved. I should; after all, I've put in all thse years of work!
But. . .have I really? How much...
There is a moment that stands out in my memory. I’m young, maybe four or five, and I’m running around shirtless. I remember looking down at my belly, the soft, round belly of a young child; and I remember how pleased I am to be unencumbered by clothing. It is the only memory I have of being utterly,...