Running is My Therapy: The Mental Benefits of Exercise
Posted by George Parker onAnima sana in corpore sano translates to “a healthy soul in a healthy body.” The Latin phrase is also the acronym for the running shoe brand ASICS. Greek philosopher Plato made a similar point: "The...
A Healthier View of Success
Posted by George Parker onI am an auto racing fan and am unsure how it happened. NASCAR is my favorite series to watch. It is a pleasuring amalgamation of the sport of running and the entertainment of WWE professional...
The Beginner's Advantage: Why Starting from Scratch Can Be a Strength
Posted by George Parker onI talked with my friend yesterday about coaching our kid’s under-8 sports team. Neither of us is remotely qualified to coach based on our athletic careers! My friend said something that struck me as wise...
The Future Is Afraid of Us Too
Posted by George Parker onUlysses S. Grant recounts in his Memoirs one of his first impending Civil War battles as a commander of a regiment of troops in the Civil War. He remembers, “As we approached the brow of...
It Is Not The Critic Who Counts
Posted by George Parker onOn April 23, 1910, Theodore Roosevelt gave a speech at the Sorbonne in Paris. At 3 pm, before a crowd including public officials, army and navy officers in full uniform, nine hundred students, and an...
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...