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• This Time Trumps Next Time

  How many plans or ideas have we put off, telling ourselves that we'll return to them later, and we never do? How many times have we convinced ourselves that... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS

• You Can’t Hack Social Justice

  At the beginning of my career, I was laser focused on productivity and lifehacking. The idea that there were all of these routines and strategies we could... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS

• It’s Ok to Listen

  "Empathy is not agreeing and listening is not a betrayal of your cause." I heard this quote several years ago and wrote it down. My apologies to the author,... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Job Or Vocation?

  There has been a lot of discussion about the ever-shifting labor market over the last three years. In the "before times", unemployment was low and some folks ha... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Don’t Stop Learning

  Every year during graduation ceremonies around the country, colleges and universities celebrate older graduates who came back to school to complete their degree... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Fighting Inertia

  How are your New Years resolutions going? Most folks have already given up on them at this point in January so a) don't feel bad if you've left them in the dust... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS

• The Role of Belonging

  The social and political landscape is arguably always changing but has perhaps done so in seismic ways in the past three years. We continue to struggle with a... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Still Chasing 42

  Did you miss me? Or perhaps you didn't even know I was gone? I'm guessing the latter outweighs the former, but you're here now, so let's chat. I began this... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Daily Chase: Vol. 80

  

  Happy Holidays, all! Is it just me, or did Fall suddenly appear? Mind you, this is perhaps the longest I’ve gone between blog posts, and I’m filled with equal... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Race Report: Labor Pains 12-Hour

  

  Since beginning to run longer and longer distances, my idea of a training run has changed considerably. My sense of anticipation has also shifted quite a bit, t... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Daily Chase: Vol. 79

  

  I am still alive. The streak is still in play. I’m beginning to sound like a bit of a broken record. Life has a funny way of shifting and adapting to fit the... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Daily Chase: Vol. 78

  

  Where has the summer gone? I feel like the game never changes, and yet I seem to find myself in the same situation every year! Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Laurel Highlands Race Recap

  

  I’m fully aware that this review is long overdue. As is usually the case, the summer seems to have gotten away from me amidst the various projects, work and... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Daily Chase: Vol. 77

  

  As much as I claim to hate the heat and humidity, I certainly can’t argue with the fact that it creates quite a lush green landscape in the state parks in the... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Daily Chase: Vol. 76

  

  Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and father figures out there today! Summer is in full swing, albeit not officially here yet, and that means each passing... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Daily Chase: Vol. 75

  

  I’m currently sitting on our front porch, enjoying a cold drink, and loving the cool breeze and comfortable temperature. I’ve spent a good majority of my time... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2017 FITNESS

• Daily Chase: Vol. 74

  

  I’m pretty sure that I blinked and two months rolled by before my eyes! That’s about the easiest way to describe the hectic efforts to continue #chasing42. Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Race Report: Umstead 100

  

  I relish in the logistics involved in planning for a 100 mile race. I’d almost go so far as to say that I’ve grown to love the build-up so much that it negates... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Daily Chase: Vol. 73

  

  Phew! I feel like I blinked and the entire month of March passed before my eyes! It’s hard to believe that April Fool’s Day is on Saturday, and with it the... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS

• My Rogue Boston Marathon Adventure

  

  Over the years, I’ve improved my race PRs at just about every distance. I’ve seen my marathon times drop by more than an hour, and I’ve reduced my 5K times by... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS