What do you get when you cross a stick of gum with caffeine and an Olympian? You get Run Gum, the creation of Olympic 800-meter runner Nick Symmonds, whom I had the pleasure of speaking with via Skype this week. For those of you who don’t follow track and field, Nick Symmonds is a bit …
A Conversation with an Olympian and the Gum He Chews Read More »
“Watching young children run around the playground, it is evident that something special is taking place when we move on two legs. Indeed, it is a form of locomotion that makes humans unique from most other animals. There is no shortage of scientists studying running from every possible angle: physiological, biochemical, anatomical, biomechanical, medical, psychological, evolutionary, cognitive, and emotional. Not only …
I’ve been seeing a lot of nonsense on social medial lately about weight loss, so I made a video for you (I think that’s called a Vlog instead of a Blog). Enjoy! Share this with your colleagues, clients, and friends. And don’t forget to pre-order RUN YOUR FAT OFF, which hits bookstores in March!
Beginning in the seventh grade, I became fascinated with time, how fast it goes and how each year seems to go by faster than the previous year. When I once shared my perception of time with my 90-year-old grandmother, she said, “Just wait until you’re 80.” I’m still far from 80, so I can only …
I started running in fifth grade during the Presidential Physical Fitness Tests. Two of the tests were the 50-yard sprint and 600-yard run. I wasn’t the fastest in my class, but I was close. Running as fast as I could, I discovered the freedom that running confers. I decided to give up playing drums in middle …
When they are in their equilibrium position, a bow and arrow have no energy stored. But when the bow’s position is altered from its equilibrium position, the bow stores energy. This stored energy by virtue of changing its position is called potential energy. When the arrow is released from the bow, that potential energy is …
Bows and Arrows, Baby Stroller, and Potential Energy Read More »
On my run today through beautiful Torrey Pines and Del Mar, California, I thought about finding talents. Ever wonder if you’ll ever find out before you die what your real talent is? How are we supposed to find it? Does fate really exist and, if so, does it lead us to the endeavors we’re …
If you follow me on Facebook, you know that I was in New York this past weekend. This particular trip to New York was filled with many emotions. After teaching the REVO2LUTION RUNNING™ certification at the beautiful Chelsea Piers Sports Center in Manhattan, I spent Sunday with some of my family. I started my day …
New York, Rum Cake, and the Power of Selfishness Read More »
We like to count things. Some of us count money, or the gray hairs on our heads, or the number of miles on our cars. When we’re in the gym, in the pool, or on the track or treadmill, we count the reps of our workouts. Personal trainers do this, too. They design workouts based …
The year after I completed my PhD, I was invited to present my dissertation research at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference. It’s an intimidating conference to go to as a graduate student, or even as a newly minted PhD, because in attendance are the top scientists in the world in the interdisciplinary …