Reviving Our Social Lives After the Challenges of COVID-19
Now that COVID and the Midwestern winter both seem to finally be at a breaking point, with vaccines being distributed and the summer sun on the horizon, it’s about time…
The Lifeline of a Personalized Shoe Fitting: The Value of Choosing a Shoe for its Function
Each of us has only one body. These bodies are capable of insane feats. There is no lack of extreme survival stories where people triumph despite severe cold, long periods…
A ‘Shoe Guru’ Perspective on Zero-Drop Running
In a sport like running, there is one tool that is by far the most important – a good pair of running shoes. Or a lack thereof, depending on who…
Getting Out of Your Own Way: Racing Towards Actualization
Running can be a battle, and racing is even more of a battle. While immediate goals sometimes overshadow the purpose and utility of running as a sport in your life,…
Trail Running > Video Games
When I was running on the dirt trails lining the cliffsides of Lake Michigan a few days ago, I realized that running could be fulfilling for another demographic – gamers!…
Be Kind to Your Pets
My dog, Opal <3 July 16, 2020 I had a pleasant four-mile run tonight as the sun was setting in the suburb of Milwaukee where I live. It’s been extremely…
Cat-Calling Isn’t Cool: One Way Toxic Masculinity Negatively Affects Us All
Running is an oasis for the mind. It’s a welcome escape when we face overwhelming emotional stress from work or feelings of monotony in our day-to-day lives. Unfortunately, not everyone…
Music: The Healthiest Performance-Enhancing Drug
This will very likely not be my only post about music, one of the most powerful and healthy tools we have to frame our world in a more positive light!…
Running for the Mind!
I am beyond excited to finally have a platform specifically devoted to discussions about running, philosophy, and physical and mental health. I have been intrigued by human psychology and introspective…