Humanistic and empathetic trans perspectives in sports have been notoriously underemphasized in recent policies enforcing gender-based restrictions, which are often based on scientific misconceptions and cold oversimplifications. While concerns over this aspect of fairness in sport are sometimes coming from a well-intentioned place, this is a discussion that can have very real and very negative…
Category: Philosophy
Realizing a Healthy Lifestyle by Discovering Our Unique ‘Middle Way’
Health is one of the few things that comes close to a universal value; most people want to be healthy! Sometimes we make choices that are more pleasing in the short-term but aren’t super healthy in the long-term, but the balance is something that we all strive for to not only stay alive, but to…
Be Kind to Your Pets
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 difficult for me to remain consistent with my fitness endeavors during this coronavirus pandemic while living with my family and trying to minimize risk to them. A depressive episode…
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 gets equal access to this oasis, or feeling of “letting all your worries go.” Virtually all runners will experience some kind of unwelcome remarks from…