Why don’t were just call these pointless pants, that’s how I feel about it if I’m being honest. Do I own some? Yes. Do I wear them? Sometimes, but not all that often. Usually I would do a point/counterpoint post about a topic like this but there is no point really! Obviously this is a... Continue Reading →
What Type of Runner are You?
Just like everything else there are lots of types of runners and you know what every single type is a real runner! Being every type of runner is totally cool too! This post is not all that serious but I’m sure you want to know what kind(s) of runner you are. When you find out... Continue Reading →
The Catch 22 of Being Unfit and Unhealthy
I want to start off with saying that this doesn’t necessarily have anything to body weight but it also might for some people. I have been unfit and unhealthy and I think most of us have been at some point in our lives. Lots of us are now. The longer you are unfit and unhealthy... Continue Reading →
Walking is Actually Pre-Running and a Sport All on it’s Own
I know I maybe talk a little bit too much about running on here and in life. Here’s a dirty little secret runner’s don’t want to admit walking is actually pretty much as effective as running in pretty much every way! In fact in some ways it’s even better. Sure there are a few caveats... Continue Reading →
Dopamine, Learning, Accomplishment and Exercise
Of all the neurotransmitters dopamine has long fascinated me the most. I know that sentence doesn’t seem like we’re going anywhere exciting but we are. Let's start with the spoiler that if you like exercising and racing dopamine likely plays a huge part in that. Dopamine fascinates me because it is the reward we get... Continue Reading →
How to Deal with Runger: Don’t Overeat after Workouts
Lots of people are majorly motivated to exercise because they want to lose some weight. It is true that most wight loss happens in the kitchen not the gym but it can help. You certainly don’t want to let the ravenous hunger that can happen after a workout to derail you. So what is runger... Continue Reading →
How to get Back into Running: Mental Work
I’m willing to bet that for every runner out there exists another former runner that thinks about starting up again. If you’re thinking about it dreamily then that’s enough to know that it’s the right choice for you. Since you used to run you already know about all the crazy varied reasons runner’s love their... Continue Reading →
My 10 Favorite Fitness YouTubers
No races and lockdown means YouTube is the big winner in the first half of 2020 so far. Honey has a YouTube channel about remote controls and he’s been doing pretty well with it lately too. I occasionally make an appearance on there but if you appreciate the cinematography on there, you're welcome! I figured... Continue Reading →
Ideas for Starting an Exercise Routine in Quarantine
So that’s not a post I had on my list of ideas but it actually seems like a need that is coming up right now. I think we’re all using the term quarantine when what we really mean is social distancing. Whether people can go for a walk and where has been one of the... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 136
Things are pretty tough out there now. If you haven't lost your job, had a loved one get sick or have been missing your friends and family yet I'm sure you're still worried about it. This weekend I want you to think about human nature, the stuff we've been through as a planet before and... Continue Reading →