It’s Opening Week in baseball, and I’m excited to see how the Atlanta Braves will do this year. You’re probably excited for your team too—and I’m happy for you. I just hope we beat you.

I read an article this week about Craig Kimbrel. Craig was once one of the most dominant closers in baseball. Ninth inning felt automatic. Unique delivery like a gargoyle glaring at you before hurling an upper-90s fastball. I loved watching him pitch. Then, his pitching slumped, and he was sent to the minors. Last year, he made a comeback. I saw him pitch in the minors before the Braves called him up to the Show for one more outing. Same presence. Same intensity. But something was different.

The article I read made a simple point: maybe it’s time. Craig didn't make a big league roster this year after trying hard in Spring Training. Not because he’s injured or because he forgot how to pitch, but because the edge isn’t quite the same anymore. A couple miles per hour on the fastball. A little less margin for error. At that level, that’s everything.

Kimbrel isn’t “done” in the sense that he can’t pitch. He’s still one of the best in the world at what he does. He still believes in himself. 

There are Peregrune runners proving this everyday. 

Take Justin Fiske (@justinfiske), who’s running 2:28 marathons, setting the American record for the masters mile, and is on the verge of breaking the world record. 

Or Bill Robb (@billrobb), who’s been a Peregrune runner for over five years—a super masters athlete with over a thousand races to his name. He’s not chasing the same PRs he once did, but he’s still competing, still improving, and still winning in his age group.

If you're in your PR chasing season, chase them! Strike them out! 

If you're not, keep pitching! There are still batters to face and games to win. 

Best wishes on chasing your running goals,
George