Work From Home Tip 1 – Wake up, get going
If you work from home, here are 2 simple things to do each morning, as soon as you wake up. They’ll give you energy for the rest of your day.
Taylor Mali’s “Speak With Conviction” Video (Typography)
This is an incredible 2:30 video of Taylor Mali’s “Speak With Conviction” poem, artfully created by Ronnie Bruce using only typography.
Keeping in touch with old friends
Why do I struggle keeping in touch with old friends? There are so many great people I’ve built incredible relationships with, and yet we go years without talking. What’s the excuse?
Injuries without pain are the most frustrating
The most frustrating part about my hamstring injury is the fact that it doesn’t hurt. You might consider this a good thing, but I don’t. I don’t care about the pain. All I care about is being able to run again. I just wish I could recognize when that might be.
Tips for coordinating volunteers during a race
These are some ideas I came up with on how to better manage & coordinate volunteers during a race, particularly when managing aid stations on a run course. I’m not an expert, and have never coordinated a race myself, but if you’ve ever volunteered for a race before, I think you’ll understand where I’m coming from.
Aid station tips for race volunteers
Here is a list of tips when working an aid station or water stop on a run course. I cover some general tips, races in the heat & dealing with elite runners. I’ve also included a checklist for volunteers on what to bring.
Volunteer for a race when injured
I know it sucks to be injured. And you probably don’t want to watch hundreds of people doing the thing you love, but are unable to do because of your injury. But you owe it to your sport. And more importantly, you owe it to your fellow athletes who I’m sure have volunteered (and maybe even saved your ass a few times) for races that you have run.
Here’s a recap of my volunteer experience for the Rockett’s Landing Tri in Richmond, VA.
A letter to my injured hamstring
Dear Hamstring. First off, let me start by saying I’m not mad. For years, you have continued to be amazing, and this past June, you failed… no… I failed you for the first time. I’ve been nothing but selfish, and for that, I apologize. Let’s start over and get it right this time.
Sloan Canyon trail hike
A beautiful, enlightening hike on the Sloan Canyon Trail near Las Vegas, NV. A few pictures of Sloan Canyon, and a short writeup I titled “The Proverbial Tree.”
My new (almost) 3 year old buddy
How my recent 4-day vacation with my 3-year-old cousin, Zachary, reminded me that we’re all role models, whether we like it or not. He’s also my new best bud. What an awesome kid!