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Cardio Isn’t the Enemy (Although the Fitness Industry Seems to Disagree)
I’m probably preaching to the choir here, but I just wanted to send a quick reminder. Cardio is good for you. And not just because it’s fun to run fast… Read More »Cardio Isn’t the Enemy (Although the Fitness Industry Seems to Disagree)
Back On Track Today
The past couple weeks… Let’s just say I haven’t exactly been eating like someone who cares about his training. I’ve been forgetting to eat breakfast, which leads to me doubling… Read More »Back On Track Today
Hard Things Aren’t Inherently Valuable
A large amount of fitness content is built around “doing hard things.” Whether it be running or lifting or following a specific diet, the entire industry is largely founded upon… Read More »Hard Things Aren’t Inherently Valuable
Are you making this common training mistake?
Want to know one of the most common mistakes I see people make in the gym? Changing exercises too often. If you don’t stick with an exercise long enough, then… Read More »Are you making this common training mistake?
Why I No Longer Call Myself “Broken” – A Story About A Separated Shoulder
Imagine you separated your left shoulder by tripping over your own feet in a frisbee tournament. The year was 2015 and you were living in Korea. You caught a toe… Read More »Why I No Longer Call Myself “Broken” – A Story About A Separated Shoulder
A Simple Way to Get Faster
If you’ve followed me for any amount of time, you’ve heard me gripe about the people who try to overcomplicate fitness. I.e., most of the internet. I find it annoying… Read More »A Simple Way to Get Faster
Can we please stop falling for predatory fitness BS?
I ask this as someone who has been taken in by a lot of fitness bullshit. I’ve taken the life-changing supplements and bought the weird gadgets and tried the “revolutionary”… Read More »Can we please stop falling for predatory fitness BS?
I gave away my scale.
I spent the last twenty minutes writing a really long post and just deleted all of it. It was just a rambling mess of nonsense and I decided I’d rather… Read More »I gave away my scale.
“Every runner do these 5 exercises…”
If you’ve spent any time on the internet looking at running information, I’m sure you’ve seen some piece of content claiming that “every runner should do these 5 exercises.” Or… Read More »“Every runner do these 5 exercises…”
The Secret to Lasting Success as an Athlete
Want to know the secret to lasting success as an athlete? “Do a lot of consistent work over a long period of time.” That’s it. It’s not about supplements or… Read More »The Secret to Lasting Success as an Athlete
The Answer to Burnout
Contrary to what you might see on the internet, the answer to burnout is incredibly simple. If you’re burnt out, you won’t find the solution in a cortisol-reducing tea that… Read More »The Answer to Burnout
Your Workout Isn’t A Punishment
Too many people treat their training like a balance sheet. They feel the need to hit a certain amount by the end of the week and if they don’t… They’re… Read More »Your Workout Isn’t A Punishment
This Post Isn’t Really About Running
I’ve been thinking about something a lot lately – and it has very little to do with running. Loneliness. We’re living through a time that many mental health experts have… Read More »This Post Isn’t Really About Running
Get faster by running less?
When Jim first reached out to me, he was running over 60 miles most weeks… and not seeing any progress. He thought he had to run more to see results.… Read More »Get faster by running less?
Why I Don’t Like To “Focus On Recovery”
“Focus on recovery.” It’s something I see people say all the time. But how true is it? Well, you do need to recover if you want any chance at making progress. When… Read More »Why I Don’t Like To “Focus On Recovery”