Simple, Not Easy: The Runner's Mantra
Posted by George Parker onA friend once shared a phrase with me: "Simple, not easy." He was referring to tasks in Corporate America, but the moment I heard it, my mind drew parallels to running.Running, in its essence, is...
The Power of Mindset: Lessons from Jesse Itzler and Chad Wright
Posted by George Parker onI saw a keynote address from Jesse Itzler, an entrepreneur and author who has a penchant for pushing boundaries. He told a story that struck home for me. Jesse co-founded Marquis Jet and Zico Coconut...
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...
Small Successes
Posted by George Parker onRandall Wallace is an American screenwriter, film director, producer, and songwriter. You may be most familiar with his screenplay for the historical drama film Braveheart. Randall discussed the importance of "small successes." His context was...
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...
The Real Work Behind Results
Posted by George Parker onI was scanning the booths at the Illinois Marathon expo when I spotted the Pace Groups section. I was new to marathons and unfamiliar with pace groups at that time. I approached a pacer to...
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...
John Thomson | 3x Mount Denali Climber | Runner, Mountaineer, Dad, and Investment Professional
Posted by George Parker onPeregrune runners, meet John Thomson! I met John in graduate school, where we ran in the cold Chicago morning. John was a mountain climbing guide on Mount Rainer and Denali before we met. I tried...
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....
Running in Yellowstone National Park: To Do or Not To Do?
Posted by George Parker onTo run or not run in Yellowstone National Park? That is the question. Here’s my answer: Be careful. Stick to populated parking areas and run mid-day. Bears are abundant in Yellowstone National Park. I was...
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,...