Train To Run. You Never Know When Need To
Posted by George Parker onImagine you are at the airport baggage carousel pickup. You sigh with relief when you grab your last checked bag. To your horror, you hear, “Where’s his bag?” We left my 8-year-old son’s bag on...
Rusty Holcombe | Ultrarunner, Leadville 100 Bound | Owner, Holcombe Financial | “It Needs To Be Fun”
Posted by George Parker onPeregrune runners, meet Rusty Holcombe! Rusty is an Atlanta native who discovered ultrarunning after an active lifestyle that involved cross-country, mountain biking, tennis, and road racing. Rusty is currently gearing up to run the Leadville...
Running in Teton Village, Wyoming While Visiting
Posted by George Parker onRunning around the developed areas of Teton Village is the most straightforward route in all seasons. You will accumulate miles by circling the paved parking lots and paths in the upper, middle, and lower village...
Running in Jackson and Jackson Hole, Wyoming While Visiting
Posted by George Parker onRunning Routes Situated in western Wyoming, Jackson Hole is a valley known for its wilderness recreation opportunities, nestled amongst the rugged peaks of the Tetons. It is near two national parks, Grand Teton and Yellowstone,...
Running in Bozeman, Montana
During A Visit
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Running Routes A run through Bozeman, Montana is backdropped by stunning mountains and flavored by an artsy college town slowly growing beyond its local charm. Get there fast before the hand of progress completes its...
Dealing with Negative Thoughts as a Runner
Posted by George Parker onProfessional golf is one of the most grueling mental sports. A golfer is alone on the course with his clubs, balls, and thoughts. Sure, he has a caddy as a companion, but only one person...
Pace Yourself
Posted by George Parker onTo be a distance runner, you learn to pace yourself. You cannot go full steam at the start of a race without paying the consequences of running out of energy too soon. Yet, we forget...
Wait For It To Settle: How to handle a disappointing running race or workout.
Posted by George Parker onIn the immediacy of a disappointing workout or race, we do not make good decisions or see clearly. We are blinded by emotion and act reflexively to take immediate action. There is a story of...
Just Do It. How'd it start?
Posted by George Parker onThere’s a story about Phil Knight, the co-founder of NIKE, at a convention where he describes the core customer of NIKE. Phil asks the audience to stand up if they have ever run for exercise....
Do You Practice Rejection?
Posted by George Parker onRunning is a journey that encompasses physical as well as mental and emotional growth. Beyond pursuing personal records and achievements, running offers valuable lessons in resilience and the art of handling failure and rejection. Inevitably,...
Kickstart the Second Half: Set Powerful Mid-Year Resolutions
Posted by George Parker onMany moons ago, I worked at Procter & Gamble for Crest Toothpaste. At P&G, the fiscal year runs from July 1st to June 30th compared to the standard January 1st to December 31st for most...
Unleash Your Running Potential with Tongkat Ali: The Natural Edge for Runners
Posted by George Parker onAs a runner, you always strive to push your limits, achieve new milestones, and improve your performance. While regular training, proper nutrition, and rest are essential, have you ever considered incorporating Tongkat Ali into your...
Positive Self-Talk Not Working?
Try This Instead.
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Do you struggle to get up in the morning to run? What about anxiety before a race? I read an article by a cognitive psychologist that might solve your struggles. The technique is called Functional...
Matt Mitson | From 5K struggle to 50+ mile Ultrarunner | Founder, Level Up Run
Posted by George Parker onPeregrune runners, meet Matt Mitson! Matt is a lifelong fitness enthusiast who discovered running later in life. He signed up for a local 5K on a whim and struggled on those early training runs. Fast...
2,000-Year-Old Wisdom for Achieving Your Next Running PR
Posted by George Parker onA passage in the Enchiridion by the Roman slave-turned-Stoic philosopher, Epictetus, caught my attention this morning: “In every act observe the things which come first, and those which follow it; and so proceed to act....