Lagoon Valley Classic Recap
“Every run, every workout, every buildup is a deposit; eventually you get to take a withdrawal, and the race day magic delivers.” ~Josh Cox Over…
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Watermelon Run 2024
Monta Vista Cross Country opened its season with the traditional Watermelon Run on August 22, 2024, a 2.6-mile course through Stevens Canyon Park. This is…
Looking Forward, Looking Back…Then Forward Again
Great first week, athletes! I absolutely loved seeing you again, and also meeting so many new faces. In my application to the University of Pennsylvania…
Herodotus was writing about Sifan Hassan
“Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal, while others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the…
The Men’s 1500m Final Was Insane
I rewatched the Olympic men’s 1500m final. If you have not seen it, watch it. If you have seen it, rewatch it! There were so…
It’s Time For MVXC24! And Week 9 Plans
It’s almost time for MVXC24! To get you in the mood, please watch this video about the Dark Peak Fell Runners and the Edale Skyline…
Advice, or Science? And Week 8 Summer Running Suggestions
I was cleaning out a drawer and found this hilarious old book, “How They Train.” What the author did was talk to hundreds of runners,…
Little Things can make a Big Difference
A year ago, at one of the farmers’ markets I regularly use in Oregon, one of the farmers had a weird, cone-shaped cabbage. DJ, the…
Happiness is a Group Phenomenon
One of the papers we read last year in my University of Pennsylvania program studied how being part of a strong friend group makes people…
I Want You To Fail
Wait, what? Yes, I want you to fail. Or more accurately, I want you to try something where you will probably fail. In Angela Duckworth’s…
Countdown to LA: Mt. SAC Race + Disneyland for MVXC
Olympics Highlight: Before you read any further, please take a look at this video of the 2024 USA Olympic Trials 1500m women’s final. Nikki Hiltz…
Hey Buddy! Let’s keep each other happy. And…Week 4 Runs!
As most of you know, I recently completed a master’s degree in applied positive psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Many people ask, what exactly…