How To Build Resilience After Setbacks
Building Unbreakable Resilience in the Face of Obstacles I was fifteen minutes into what was supposed to be a long, steady trail run up the
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The Night the Trail Went Dark
We’re All Looking for a Little Light in the Darkness A few years back, I was running the Appalachian Trail outside of North Adams in western Mass.
The Finish Line Waits
From Boston to the Grand Canyon —On Healing, Resilience, and Finishing What We Start. Every April, the Boston Marathon runs again. This year marks its
Running 544 Miles in Mudboots
A Lesson in Resilience In 1983, a 61-year-old Australian farmer named Cliff Young entered one of the toughest races on Earth — the Sydney to
Spring Into Action
100 Days of Action one Habit at a Time Spring is here. Writing from the foothills of the Los Padres Mountains, I’m surrounded by the
The Habits of the Elite
Turning one habit into a 20-year passion When I started running 20 years ago, I never set out to develop a running hobby. I just
It All Started in a Garden
The Garden of Life: Lessons in Patience, Growth, and Connection Let’s go back in time. I was five years old, and my world was small
Spring Ahead in Time
Finding Beauty in the Disruption of the Time Change In just a few days here in the US, we’ll be setting our clocks ahead yet
What to Learn from the Oscars
Exploring how films can make us feel and grow. It’s that time again—Oscars week! One of the best times of the year. For me, it’s
2025 Race & Training Schedule
Race Timeline Training Breakdown Phase 1 (January 1 – February 15): Base Building & Specificity for Rim to Rim Phase 2 (Feb 9 – Mar
What to Learn from a Falkland Postcard
From the edge of the map: the Falkland Islands, aka Islas Malvinas Back in February 2018, I had the unusual experience of passing through there
What Makes Atlantis More Than Myth
Discovering life lessons for today within the ancient myth of Atlantis Legend has it that Atlantis was a prosperous civilization, filled with unimaginable wealth and
The 48 Mile Goggins Challenge: No Shortcuts
It’s not just about finishing, it’s about playing the game A while back, I took on the Goggins Challenge: running 4 miles every 4 hours
What to Learn from a Sunset Run
Embracing the limits of time sets you free This week, I decided to go for a sunset run in Ojai, hoping to get some trail
What Running 2,200 Miles Teaches You
Building your dream one mile at a time The new year is here, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to map out your path