Ambition gets good press. It is the trait we put on résumés, praise in eulogies, and look for in the people we hire. Nobody warns a young person against it. We tell them the opposite: want more, reach further, don't settle. And for the most part that advice
I kept the results. Not deliberately at first — a paper résumé from junior bike racing, then a training log, then whatever Strava and Athlinks happened to remember. Assembled, it comes to 160 finish lines over 36 years. It opens in 1990 with a 50-mile ride at thirteen, then a
In 1966, legendary Oregon track coach Bill Bowerman and cardiologist Dr. W. E. Harris published a slim, unassuming book with a bold, single-word title: Jogging. At a dollar a copy, it laid out a simple, medically approved instruction guide for something humans had done since the dawn of time:
Beyond the morning miles in the parks, running through London connects you directly to a storied, global culture. Along with world-class cities like New York, Berlin, Tokyo, and Boston, London stands as an epicenter of running—anchored by the iconic London Marathon. That deep-seated running heritage is palpable
We often fall into the trap of believing that if we can’t dedicate hours a day to a new endeavor, it isn’t worth starting. We tell ourselves we’ll dive into that passion project when we retire, when work slows down, or when life magically hands us a
Before the holiday heat settled over the island, I set out for a morning run heading south toward Kanahena. The route shifts between two distinct worlds: the manicured palm groves of Wailea resort paths giving way to the raw, jagged black lava fields of South Maui. The Route * Distance: ~10.
If you are looking for a route that captures dramatic beauty of the Monterey Peninsula, this 14.6-mile loop is it. Covering Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pebble Beach, 17-Mile Drive, and Outlook Drive, this route delivers coastal variety. You get the rugged edge of the Pacific, the quiet
Two weeks ago we took a much anticipated trip to New York City. Jill arranged a masterful combination of flights, hotel, and sufficient time to see the city. This trip further unpacked our shared passion for travel to new places. #grateful #loveyou New York City thrives on an exquisite, rhythmic
A few weekends back, Jill and I took to the trails in Garland Regional Park in Carmel Valley. It was her first time standing atop Snively’s Ridge —a steady, uncompromising 3.5-mile climb that forces you to earn every single one of its 1,700 vertical feet. The
Looking for an outstanding 3 to 4-hour trail run that captures the true, raw essence of Big Sur? Look no further than the Tan Bark Trail. When you’re visiting the Central Coast, it’s easy to get caught up in the standard tourist loops. But for those who
I have raced many ultra distance trail runs over the years. Until last weekend, I’ve never had the privilege to step inside another runner’s effort. Bryan, who back in 2017, paced me through a 50-miler in Park City, Utah had invited me to pace him during his
They call it "Running on the Ragged Edge of the Western World," but for me, the 2026 Big Sur International Marathon was about something much deeper than the jagged cliffs and crashing Pacific surf. This was my 12th marathon, falling exactly 20 years after my very first marathon
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The miles we cover are often a reflection of the lives we lead—a blend of grit, uncertainty, and, ultimately, the clarity that comes from enduring. This year, the 26.2 miles of the Big Sur International Marathon have taken on a profound new meaning. I am running to honor
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The recent Nike ad at the Boston Marathon—proclaiming "Runners Welcome, Walkers Tolerated"—certainly succeeded in one metric: it grabbed eyeballs. But in the pursuit of "edgy" marketing, it lost plot on what moving through the world actually feels like for most of us. For a