I am a fan of pretty much everything Beau Miles does on YouTube, and he…
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Friday Inspiration 310
“A candle doesn’t lose its flame by lighting other candles. I just want my babies…
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What We Think About When We Think About Running
Mark Twain was not a runner, at least to my knowledge. But I think of…
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There Are Two Ways We Can Do This Thing
presented without judgment
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Friday Inspiration 309
What’s funny about the timing of the release of this video of Kilian Jornet attempting…
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20 Book Recommendations From 2021
I’m probably not supposed to be doing a book recommendation list at this time of…
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Breakfast Cereal Shapes Inspired By Letters Of The English Alphabet
RIP Alpha Bits, 1957-2021
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Friday Inspiration 308
This is either a really short surf film, a music video, or a commercial, but…
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The Mountain-Climbing Lobster And Other Stories
As you’re probably well aware, another holiday season is almost here. Every year around this…
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The Creative Process, Vol. 487
“What do you do for work?” “I’m a writer.” “Would I have read anything you’ve…
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Did You Save Room For Dessert?
(I am not a registered dietitian)
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Friday Inspiration 307
“My name is Eeland Stribling. I’m a wildlife biologist and a stand-up comedian.” (video) …
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My Friend Says It’s The Greatest Race In The World
Just after the crest of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, the longest and highest climb of the…
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Friday Inspiration 306
It’s ski film season again—this one will give you a little bit more to think…
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Friday Inspiration 305
This hit home for me: A not-new (but new to me) TED Talk in which…
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How I Look Running By Myself Vs. When I Appear In Race Photos
Thanks for reading. Before you go: If you enjoyed this piece, please consider supporting…
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Friday Inspiration 304
It’s been a few years since I’ve watched a La Blogothèque video, but I somehow…
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I Recommend Wikipedia
Have you ever pulled your phone out of your pocket to do something useful, like…
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Friday Inspiration 303
Billy Yang’s film about Anton Krupicka returning to racing in the 2021 Leadville 100 is…
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Friday Inspiration 302
“Caffeine seemed to be in violation of the laws of thermodynamics. Essentially, caffeine borrows energy…
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How To Make Chip Drink
Last Sunday, while running on a trail through the forest, I ate what I estimate…
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Perceived Size Of Rock In Shoe Vs. Actual Size Of Rock In Shoe
This is not a metaphor for anything; just something that happened to me last week.…
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Friday Inspiration 301
I wish Mac Miller was around to see this video of his new song, which…
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Friday Inspiration 300
This film is called “Every Sport a Bowling Ball,” and if you’re like me, you’ll…
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The Rut 50K: A Race Report
High on the east ridge of Lone Peak, at about 10,500 feet or so, The…
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Taking A Break
—Brendan
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Friday Inspiration 299
A fun, quick portrait of Fay De Fazio Ebert, who at 11 years old is…
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