What Being Valedictorian Taught Me (the Hard Way)
Posted by George Parker onIt’s high school graduation season here in Georgia, and it got me thinking back to when I graduated. A long time ago now—sigh. I was the valedictorian of my class at Warner Robins High School....
When Stillness Feels Like Motion: What Runners Can Learn from Vection
Posted by George Parker onThis happened to me recently. I was sitting in my car, parked in a lot, waiting for someone. I wasn’t moving—just sitting there, engine off, taking a breath. Then the car next to me started...
The Freeze, the Braves, and What Happens When Dreams Change
Posted by George Parker onThe Race That Braves Fans Can’t Stop Talking About If you've ever been to a Braves game at Truist Park, you've probably seen it. One fan. One race. One chance to outrun The Freeze. The...
The Surprising Trick I Learned Running on Ice
Posted by George Parker onEven as spring blooms across the country, I know it’s still cold in some places. Living in Atlanta now, I admit—it’s easy to forget that. But I spent years running through Midwest winters in Chicago...
What to Eat the Night Before and Morning of a Marathon
Posted by George Parker onYou can’t out-gel a bad dinner. That’s something I’ve learned after more than 10 marathons, five Boston Qualifiers, and a few painful porta-potty stops. Fueling for race day doesn’t start at the start line—it starts...
Ever Wonder How Coke Creates New Drinks? Here’s What I Learned.
Posted by George Parker onWant to know how The Coca-Cola Company create a new drink? Let me take you behind the scenes from my time on the inside. It all started with an idea. Ideas could come from anywhere—marketing,...
How Many Gels Should You Take During a Marathon Like Boston, Chicago, or New York?
Posted by George Parker onMarathon fueling isn’t just about energy—it’s about discipline, preparation, and learning what your body needs when it’s pushing through 26.2 miles. After running more than 10 marathons—including five Boston Qualifiers and multiple sub-3s—here’s my take on...
The Perfect Lunch to Eat After Your Running Workout
Posted by George Parker onThe Perfect Lunch to Eat After Your Running Workout Real talk. When I was in my twenties and early thirties, I ate what I wanted and rarely paid attention to nutrition. Oh, I wish I...
Your Best Running Days Are Ahead of You
Posted by George Parker on"No one ever steps in the same river twice, for it is not the same river and they are not the same person." — Heraclitus I caught up with a close friend from business school...
You Either Have What You Want Or....
Posted by George Parker onOver a decade ago, my wife and I took a trip to Jamaica. We stayed at an all-inclusive resort—one of those pre-kids getaways when slipping away for a few days was still easy.At the time,...
The GAIT Study: A Promising Solution for Runners with Knee Pain?
Posted by George Parker onPart I: Understanding Knee Pain and the GAIT Study Runners are no strangers to knee pain. Whether it's the nagging discomfort after a long run or the sharp twinge that threatens to derail a training...
Runner Protein Showdown: Peregrune vs. 6AM Run (and the Rest)
Posted by George Parker onWhen it comes to recovery, most runners know protein matters. But walk into any supplement aisle (or scroll online), and you’ll find a wall of protein powders — all claiming to be the best. As...
Keep Moving Forward
Posted by George Parker onOutside of running, reading is a love of mine. I recently dove back into my history collection, paging through my books on the Civil War. One story that stuck with me was the siege of...
Egg Prices Are Sky-High! Here Are 3 Protein-Packed Breakfasts for Runners
Posted by George Parker onEggs have long been a staple for runners. They’re quick, packed with protein, and full of essential nutrients to fuel recovery and performance. Personally, my go-to breakfast is an egg sandwich on an English muffin...