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The Journey: Forever Profoundly Satisfying

June 19, 2011 By 33 Comments
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As I veered left onto Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica toward the finish line at the recent Los Angeles Marathon, I began to experience a vast array of emotions probably triggered by the extreme endorphin overload I was experiencing. You'd think this would be getting old by now. I was just about to complete my 93rd marathon. I had completed close to 150 triathlons and numerous other crazy endurance events (not many have swam from Alcatraz to the mainland). But my constant fascination with the finish line in endurance events continues to be as uplifting as ever. What goes through my mind? Well, … [Read more...]

Let’s Reverse the Ugly Obesity Trend

June 18, 2011 By 2 Comments
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As I prepare for my next endurance event, the Carlsbad Marathon, I think about how it all started – my insatiable appetite to be fit and healthy. For all of those that have ever experienced running a marathon or participating in a triathlon, the “high” you get from successfully completing these events is undeniable. I can’t get enough of it. Why do I do what I do? I think about my youth and what has shaped me over the years. When I was in grade school, I always struggled with weight. I wasn’t obese, but I spent much of this time 20-30 pounds overweight. I’m not sure what my thought … [Read more...]

Stressed Out… Go for a Run!

June 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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The U.S is at war, the economy is in the tank and the American population struggles with obesity. Those sure aren’t bright prospects, are they? How do I personally deal with this kind of stress? I go for a run! You heard me right. I lace up my shoes and head out to “The Strand” a surfside path in Hermosa Beach, California, where all my problems go away. I can say with conviction – it makes me “right” like you can’t believe! I’m like so many people – I’m a family man raising 2 little boys (a 4- and 6-year-old) trying to make ends meet in a day and age where it is … [Read more...]