Friday Inspiration 310
by“A candle doesn’t lose its flame by lighting other candles. I just want my babies to light other candles.” —Akbar Cook, Principal of West…
What We Think About When We Think About Running
byMark Twain was not a runner, at least to my knowledge. But I think of this Mark Twain quote nearly every time I go…
There Are Two Ways We Can Do This Thing
bypresented without judgment
Friday Inspiration 309
byWhat’s funny about the timing of the release of this video of Kilian Jornet attempting to beat the world record in the vertical kilometer…
20 Book Recommendations From 2021
byI’m probably not supposed to be doing a book recommendation list at this time of the year. I should probably be trying to figure…
Breakfast Cereal Shapes Inspired By Letters Of The English Alphabet
byRIP Alpha Bits, 1957-2021
Friday Inspiration 308
byThis is either a really short surf film, a music video, or a commercial, but whatever it is, I’m not mad that I have…
The Mountain-Climbing Lobster And Other Stories
byAs you’re probably well aware, another holiday season is almost here. Every year around this time, I start getting this nagging voice in the…
The Creative Process, Vol. 487
by“What do you do for work?” “I’m a writer.” “Would I have read anything you’ve written?” “No.”
Did You Save Room For Dessert?
by(I am not a registered dietitian)
Friday Inspiration 307
by“My name is Eeland Stribling. I’m a wildlife biologist and a stand-up comedian.” (video) I feel very seen by this tweet about hotel…
My Friend Says It’s The Greatest Race In The World
byJust after the crest of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, the longest and highest climb of the New York City Marathon, around Mile 1.0, one of…
Friday Inspiration 306
byIt’s ski film season again—this one will give you a little bit more to think about that just skiing, though (video) It’s such…
Friday Inspiration 305
byThis hit home for me: A not-new (but new to me) TED Talk in which Joseph Gordon-Levitt explores how our need for attention affects…
How I Look Running By Myself Vs. When I Appear In Race Photos
byThanks for reading. Before you go: If you enjoyed this piece, please consider supporting my work via Patreon, which enables me to keep…
Friday Inspiration 304
byIt’s been a few years since I’ve watched a La Blogothèque video, but I somehow landed on this one of my favorite Hamilton Leithauser…
I Recommend Wikipedia
byHave you ever pulled your phone out of your pocket to do something useful, like check the weather forecast or Google the business hours…
Friday Inspiration 303
byBilly Yang’s film about Anton Krupicka returning to racing in the 2021 Leadville 100 is great, but I think the music switch at 3:58…
Friday Inspiration 302
by“Caffeine seemed to be in violation of the laws of thermodynamics. Essentially, caffeine borrows energy from your future and gives it to you in…
How To Make Chip Drink
byLast Sunday, while running on a trail through the forest, I ate what I estimate was my 1,500th Clif Blok. Or 2,000th, who knows….
Perceived Size Of Rock In Shoe Vs. Actual Size Of Rock In Shoe
byThis is not a metaphor for anything; just something that happened to me last week. Or maybe it is a metaphor, I guess (More…
Friday Inspiration 301
byI wish Mac Miller was around to see this video of his new song, which just kind of feels like this year, in some…
Friday Inspiration 300
byThis film is called “Every Sport a Bowling Ball,” and if you’re like me, you’ll start laughing as some of the sports are introduced,…
The Rut 50K: A Race Report
byHigh on the east ridge of Lone Peak, at about 10,500 feet or so, The Rut 50K started to feel like a cartoon, in…
Taking A Break
by—Brendan
Friday Inspiration 299
byA fun, quick portrait of Fay De Fazio Ebert, who at 11 years old is the youngest member of Canada’s national skateboard team (and…
Surely That’s The Summit Just Ahead, Right?
by—Brendan