Running uphill in the rain is tough. Running uphill against 40mph headwinds in 38 degree temperatures with cold, driving, sideways rain that hits your face so hard the raindrops feel like needles poking your skin is downright brutal….. And that…
How Running a Marathon Will Change your Career
I was always one of the last kids to get picked to be on sports teams in P.E. when I was younger. And when I use the word “picked”, I’m being extremely generous. Most of the time I was the…
The Road (Or Maybe I Should Say “Roads”) Not Taken
I originally posted this on LinkedIn and it doesn’t necessarily have a lot to do with running, but it does contain some of my thoughts about life in general along with a few stories about some of my past experiences…
Sleep isn’t Sexy… but it’s still Important
My neighbor was walking down his driveway to pick up his newspaper when he saw me running past his house and stopped me for a quick chat…. “How many miles did you say you were gonna run this morning”? He asked. “12”…
Work / Life Balance – Make Time for Yourself
I want to tell you a story about a really bad mistake I made a few years ago… First though, I have to give you a little background – in early 2011, I was offered job as a Principal Engineer at OfficeMax’s…