David Goggins on ultra marathon running
David Goggins is a well deserved local (and national) hero for runners and endurance athletes. He’s also a realistic and humble racer who has a real reason for racing. Ask him if he likes running, and he’ll say “absolutely not!” So why does he keep punishing himself with endurance events like the Badwater Challenge? He explains his thoughts on ultra marathon running in this Runner’s World video: Read More
The Yoga Loft: my neighborhood yoga studio
Recently I moved into a new neighborhood in San Francisco, and over the past month I’ve been exploring the local coffee shops and restaurants. Unfortunately, my gym is still far away, but I did find a local yoga studio. I checked it out this weekend and loved it, but what really sold me on this place was their web site. First of all, theloftsf.com has a featured image of a white labrador on the home page as well as a fantastic Barack Obama quotation: “So let us summon... Read More
Found: The Real Dr. House
I heard a rumor that the character Hugh Laurie plays on “House” is based on a real person. Two minutes later, Google hooked me up with an address (thanks, Google): 141 East 55th Street, New York City, NY. Dr. Thomas Bolte calls himself the “unusual symptoms investigator” and is known for solving medical mysteries. In this Discover Magazine article, he helped a woman with a rash, which doctors had diagnosed as cancer, determine that her symptoms were caused... Read More
Martin Strel: Big River Man
Martin Strel carries three Guinness World Records, and is going for one more: Swimming the Amazon River. The scariest thing for Martin while he swims the Amazon? People. This Slovenian endurance swimmer encounters the unfathomable during the movie, “Big River Man” which premiered in Sundance, 2009. Read More
Where is Dr. House?
Over the past week I’ve been having some very peculiar abdominal pains. They started on a run as a side stitch, but never went away. I took a few days off over the weekend and went skiing, and they seemed to be dwindling (or at least not as bothersome). Then came last night when the side stitch reared its ugly head again during a quick two mile run. This time, they didn’t go away but got worse, which landed me in the ER over night to be tested, poked, and examined... Read More
Why running can boost a company’s bottom line
I’ve always known that consistent running makes for happy, healthy people, but recently I found an article that puts numbers around that happy/healthy feeling. Leading organizations around the world are looking at running to work tangentially across their teams. And this is why and how it helps your company’s bottom line, by boosting health and attitude across the board. See the full article at liveMINT.com from the Wall Street Journal: Why Running can Boost a Company’s... Read More
Cripsy Cinnamon Garbanzo Beans
As a distance runner, I’m always running from one thing to the next as running and training fills the hours of my day. Because of this, I’m always looking for a quick snack to grab on my way out the door. Problem is, my quick snacks are rarely beneficial for my run, or my general nutrition. Recently I found this recipe for cinnamon garbanzo beans; it’s full of protein, low on fat, and I can easily grab a handful when I’m on my way out the door, or keep... Read More
Runnerspeak 101: Vaseline vs. Body Glide
Marathon runners probably know the reason why both are important, and triathlete certainly understand the pain averted by using these products. But when it comes down to it, there are two schools of thought for a successfully chafe-less race. Which one are you? The first is product is Vaseline Petroleum Jelly. This is a classic fallback for many runners and endurance athletes, and is usually available at aid stations throughout a well supported race. Apply it to already chafed... Read More
The Phiten is here: Titanium sports necklace
Kara Goucher wears one. Paula Radcliffe wears one. So, “do as the pros do” I’m going to test out my brand new pink Phiten Read More
