Stop. Overcomplicating. Everything.
If I could give one piece of training advice for people to take into the new year, it would be this… Stop. Overcomplicating. Everything. In… Read More »Stop. Overcomplicating. Everything.
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Stop Trying To Beat Your Best
Whether the goal is to get stronger, faster, or even just a little bit healthier, most people are taking the wrong approach entirely. They’re obsessed… Read More »Stop Trying To Beat Your Best
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… Read More »Hard Things Aren’t Inherently Valuable
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… Read More »I gave away my scale.
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… Read More »Your Workout Isn’t A Punishment
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… Read More »Get faster by running less?
What are you willing to trade? (Long Runs & The Attention Economy)
Training always requires some sort of trade. If I cared more about my marketing, I would have said “sacrifice” – but that word comes with… Read More »What are you willing to trade? (Long Runs & The Attention Economy)
How To Actually Stick To The Plan
Let’s talk about the number one reason people don’t actually get faster. It’s not a lack of information. It’s not motivation. It’s not even willpower.… Read More »How To Actually Stick To The Plan
Free Strength Audit
If you’ve been wondering… “Am I doing enough strength training?” “Is my current program even helpful for my goals?” “Why don’t I seem to be… Read More »Free Strength Audit
What if you just needed to eat more?
“I thought I was fueling enough… but I wasn’t even close.” One of the athletes I coach said that to me the other day —… Read More »What if you just needed to eat more?
Stop Comparing Yourself to Strangers on the Internet
Things aren’t always as they appear – especially on the internet. In the past week, I’ve had three separate conversations with people about some impressive… Read More »Stop Comparing Yourself to Strangers on the Internet
Why We Should Stop Telling People To “Just Do Something”
“Just do something.” It’s a common piece of advice that I see in pretty much every industry. Admittedly, it’s well-intentioned. It’s an effort to get… Read More »Why We Should Stop Telling People To “Just Do Something”