Tag: running

  • Ultra Marathon Man by Dean Karnazes

    Ultra Marathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner By: Dean Karnazes “The cross-country guys hung out in late-night coffee shops and read books by Kafka and Kerouac. They rarely talked about running; it was just something they did.” “Disillusioned with the trappings of the corporate scene, the things that really mattered – friendship and exploration,…

  • Christopher McDougall: Are we born to run?

  • Framework by Nicholas A DiNubile

    Quotes from Dr. Nick’s Framework “Warmup increases the temperature within muscles and tendons as a result of enhanced blood flow and greater metabolic activity.” “Tai Chi promotes blood flow to tendons and synovial fluid into joint surfaces.” “You can pick an activity, and I can tell you what’s great about it, but also the risks…

  • Happy New Year!

    Even if you don’t think you need excuses, leverage the motivation of a New Year to make progress towards your goals. Even if you claim not to acknowledge New Year’s celebrations or think resolutions are malarky or don’t believe in a fresh start, I know you call tomorrow January 1st. If nothing else, use the…

  • Staying Healthy in Times of Frequent Travel

    Throughout December I’ve been relocated nearly a dozen times for 2 to 4 day periods, and it’s been very hard to maintain my aggressively balanced physical training routine. I often point out the difference between energy exertion and effort. At home, it’s comparably easy to fall into a healthy routine; this requires regular energy exertion…

  • My Workout Adjustments

    More Rest Days As follows every 1-2 week near-full vacation from working out, I feel better, healthier and stronger, and look better than ever while I torture myself. I am going to attempt to keep myself away from the gym and out of my running shoes for 2-3 days per week. More Warm Up and…