Little pleasures in life are important
In recent days, I have been thinking about the little pleasures in life. When we all are overwhelmed with momentous situations such as navigating the global pandemic or just day to day stresses of life, it is easy to forget how little things and little routines can be a source of not only much needed calm but also an
Capacity to be honest with oneself…
One of the joys of running is the opportunity to meet and run with some amazing people. And that opportunity gets even more special when a co-runner has the perspective and wisdom of someone like Dr. Stan Beecham. Stan is a trained psychologist who works with elite athletes and business leaders helping them do their
Inspire and be inspired
One of the most important lessons I have from my running adventure is right from the beginning of the journey. I have to thank two colleagues, Kevin McCarthy and Larry Murphy, when we worked together at AT&T Labs in New Jersey in 2000. It began with them wanting to train for and run the local E. Murray Todd Half
Goals are easy to set, often hard to get, but still set them and go after them
A funny thing about goals is that they are easy to set, but not always easy to achieve. Sometimes a bit of luck and other external factors may play a role in the outcome of achieving or not achieving a goal. But more often than not, the most important factors still remain the hard work and maniacal focus to achieve t
When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it
In one of my favorite books, The Alchemist, the celebrated writer Paulo Coelho writes “When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” What an inspiring way of the universe! I have experienced this myself. After a few years into my running journey and completing a couple of half mar
A step, a stride…just take it
Have you struggled to start something? Something you want to or have to do but for some reason you can’t get started? Well, in running, that challenge of just starting the run can be there more often than runners may want to admit, whether that run is a part of a structured training for an upcoming race or just anoth