Do Running Shoes Prevent Injury?
Posted by George Parker onA recent New York Times article concludes that the idea that running shoes can prevent you from getting hurt doesn’t hold water. Rates of running-related injuries, such as shin splints and stress fractures, have remained high over...
Why VO2 Max and Strength Training are Key to Longevity and Health
Posted by George Parker onOn my long run this week, I listened to a podcast featuring Dr. Peter Attia promoting his new book Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity. Dr. Attia talks at length about the emergence of...
Vowed Never To Do It Again
Posted by George Parker onThe first American marathon took place in October 1896. The route went from Stamford, Connecticut, to Columbus Circle in New York City, and the New Yorker J.J. McDermot won the race. On April 19, 1897,...
Attack The Day
Posted by George Parker onAuthor Ryan Holiday shared an insightful story in a recent newsletter: “In April 1960, the writer Richard Whalen was trying to meet with Diane Nash and the sit-in students for a Time Magazine cover story. These young college...
Stop Telling Everyone What You Do for a Living
Posted by George Parker onWhat do you do for a living? How common is this the first question asked when meeting new people? A Wall Street Journal article explores this topic in depth. One lady shares a story of...
Resiliency When Things Go Off Plan
Posted by George Parker onThis is the week of the Master’s Golf Tournament. Occasionally, it is also Boston Marathon weekend, and I remember hunkering down in a Boston hotel room watching Sunday at the Master’s while resting for Patriots’...
Conquering the Weather: Overcoming the Dread of Running in Rain, Heat, Humidity, and Wind
Posted by George Parker onI dread running in the rain, heat, humidity, and wind. Is there a worse feeling than anxiously checking the 10-day weather forecast before a climactic race of the season? Before the California International Marathon, I...
From Level 21 to 30: ZWIFT's New Running Gear
Posted by George Parker onI love running on ZWIFT. I never minded running on the treadmill, and with ZWIFT, indoor running is even more enjoyable. If you haven’t heard of ZWIFT, read my previous blog on how to get...
Probiotic Blend Used in Peregrune Runner Multivitamin
Posted by George Parker onA uniqueness of Peregrune is its engineered focus on runners. That starts with digestive health, which is why Peregrune, unlike most mainstream vitamins, begins with probiotics and plant-based digestive enzymes at its core in modest...
Why Running Hills is the Secret to Becoming a Faster Runner
Posted by George Parker onSome kids are fast. My son plays 10-year-old soccer. A few boys on his team are quicker than others, and the speed is easy to see and does not escape parents' attention. One of my...
A day that got away from me. Almost.
Posted by George Parker onA day that got away from me. Almost. Today was one of those days when I got up late and missed my run. Work got busy and stole from lunch and planned priorities. Hours slipped...
Magnesium Deficiency in Runners: Low magnesium symptoms and whether your daily multivitamin should contain magnesium
Posted by George Parker onAs a runner, should my multivitamin contain magnesium? FUNCTION IN RUNNERS: Magnesium is an essential mineral required by virtually every cell. It is critical for more than 300 chemical processes that sustain human health and...
Running In A Thunderstorm: How To Survive A Lightning Strike
Posted by George Parker onA clap of thunder and a blinding flash of lightning jolted my back deck early this morning. The sound and light were so close I expected to see charred grass in the backyard. With a...
Comparing Yourself to Yourself:
The Only Race That Matters
Posted by George Parker on
I crossed the 3-mile marker and closed in on the final 200 meters of the 5K race. I was on pace to set a personal best at 41 years old and felt every stride. My...
