Happiness and the Pursuit of Bliss
Several recent studies about happiness are quite joy-affirming… A few highlights: 1. Exercise more – 7 minutes might be enough (to increase happiness and reduce depression).…
Post Script to a Second Marathon
I’ll admit, I recently broke rule #1 of long distance running, which goes something like, “Slowly build your mileage (10% per week with an easy week…
Feet First: Part Deux
I was originally going to update my previous running shoe post with some new dirt, but I thought it best to write something from scratch. So…
Whistler’s Meet Your Maker 82km Trail Ultra– And Why I think I Made It
First off, wow. I loved this race, and I loved having the ultra-off-road experience in such a spectacularly beautiful corner of the world. In fact, the…
Meet Your Maker – Or Live Trying
From what I understand, the DNA of a flower contains a blueprint for the potential of that plant. Whether the conditions are right for that flower…
Start Them Young: Make Physical Activity a Lifestyle not a Chore
I don’t hate cars. I really don’t. Some of my best friends have cars. I even borrow my dad’s car from time to time, when I…