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 slopes of Romero Canyon. It was early, the sky still dark, and the air cool on the skin. I was just getting into the zone, turning the legs and picking […]
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 129th—each one a testament to endurance, community, and the power of the human spirit.But when I think about the Boston Marathon, my mind always goes back to 2013. That year, […]
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 vibrant greenery that’s emerging all around. This time marks the end of winter fallow—when the earth emerges recharged and prepares for the burst of growth that comes with warmer, brighter days. […]
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 thought it was something people did to lose weight. It began for me with a challenge from my friend Matt to run a short triathlon—a seemingly impossible test of the imagination for […]
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 24): Base Building & Specificity for Rim to Rim Phase 3 (March 24 – May 12): Post-Rim Recovery & Buildup for C2M 100K Phase 4 (May 12 – June 22): […]