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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…
Athletic Clearance Status (August 9 Update)
Don’t miss the Watermelon Run! Everyone needs to be cleared before our first practice on August 10 in order to participate! All the information…
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…
Jollyman Park Run Options
Check out the map/diagram we created today, which shows different Jollyman Park run options! We took the Stelling Loop with a stop for drills (boring!)…
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…
Special Bonus Olympic Trials Coverage! + Week 3 Summer Running Plan
Have you been habit-stacking? The USA Olympic Trials begin today, Friday, June 21! There will be a lot of content on TV and streaming…maybe…
Habit Stacking! And Week 2 Of Summer Running
My friend Angela Duckworth and her pod partner Mike Maughan have made my morning toothbrushing routine a little more painful. Let me explain… First, What…
What you need to do before the first day of cross-country practice!
The first day of cross-country practice will be here sooner than you think! Here is your guide for how to be ready on Day…