Two weekends ago, I set new PRs in both my 5K and half marathon. My training helped, but what truly pushed me was the mindset shift I gained from reading Endure by Alex Hutchinson. This book explores how the brain—not just the body—sets our limits, and how shifting perception and self-talk can unlock hidden endurance. It changed how I run, and it might change how you see your own potential.

Runners are so damn encouraging!  And so are their families who line the course cheering on not just their runner but ALL the runners. 

It was simply the best - I was running all the time, traveling all over Wisconsin and enjoying my stays at Airbnb's.

is too tired to argue with each other afterwards. No, but seriously.... I have been a "runner" since around 2009/2010. There was no...