Longer isn’t always better
“Real runners go long.” “Longer is more challenging.” “Longer is the only challenge.”
For better or worse, these are statements that are not hard to find within the running community, especially on social media.
…What is the best shoe?
This question seems to be the eternal question on social media. What brand or model is the best shoe?
If it were only that simple.
…Take a holistic view of running
It’s easy in running, as in any sport, to focus on the competition. Achievements are all about race results. Thoughts revolve around race day. That’s what it’s all about, right?
The truth is, especially if you want to be a runner for the long term, you need to take a more holistic view of running. It’s not just about race day. It’s about all accomplishments. It’s about finding fulfillment in the pursuit. It’s about running being such a positive part of your life that you want it to remain in your life.
Most of all, it’s all about falling in love with the process, the training, the day to day runs.
…Lessons from the 2026 Winter Olympics
The Olympics has come and gone. As usual, I have the feeling that it was all too short. Also as usual, I felt there were plenty of inspiring moments and learning opportunities. Many of these overlapped.
While I’m not going to give an exhaustive list, I’m going to share a few of the top lessons I saw at the Olympics and why they are going to stick with me.
…When should we push through?
The winter Olympics is upon us and, if you’re anything like me, you’re suddenly finding yourself becoming a fan of sports you normally don’t think too much about.
One of those sports and one of the big stories has been women’s alpine skiing and Lindsey Vonn.
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