"I have to run"
Posted by George Parker on"I have to run." I must have uttered this phrase daily for over a decade. No other phrase gives me spouse such consternation as "I have to run." Do you want to go to lunch?...
Better Call Saul for Running Lessons
Posted by George Parker onDuring a recent treadmill run, I was re-watching "Breaking Bad" to pass the time. In one of the episodes, Walter White found himself in a challenging situation. Discussing his troubles with his lawyer, Saul Goodman,...
Billy Big Gulp: Community of Runners
Posted by George Parker onThere was a gas station down the road from my high school. My memory is over twenty years old so the gas station may be gone now. After cross-country practice, my friends and I regularly...
Running the Infinite Race: Drawing Inspiration from Simon Sinek
Posted by George Parker onSimon Sinek, celebrated leadership consultant and author, has always challenged conventional wisdom. In his enlightening book "The Infinite Game," he introduces a concept that can redefine how we approach challenges. In "The Infinite Game," Sinek...
State, Story, & Strategy: Running with Tony Robbins
Posted by George Parker onTony Robbins, the renowned motivational speaker, offers a transformative approach for tackling life's challenges: "State, Story, and Strategy." Before diving deep into solutions, Robbins emphasizes the fundamental step of changing one's state. Facing a challenge?...
Even John Wick Needed A Team
Posted by George Parker onWe all know John Wick, the legendary action hero from the blockbuster movies. With his precise moves and unyielding determination, he seems invincible. But, if you've watched closely, even John Wick needed help. Behind those...
Strong, Not Tested
Posted by George Parker onStrength. It's a word we associate with physical prowess, but in truth, it's multifaceted. Strength can be mental, emotional, and, yes, physical. The beauty of it is that we all possess it, even if we're...
Simple Gifts
Posted by George Parker onI rediscovered running in a running store in the Chicago suburbs. My co-worker was a part owner of a local running store. Years had passed since I'd last run. My co-worker noticed – not through...
PLAYING AND RUNNING
Posted by George Parker on“For every runner who tours the world running marathons, thousands run to hear leaves and listen to rain and look to the day when it all is suddenly as easy as a bird in flight....