Ask any dedicated runner why they run, and they will most certainly tell you that running improves their health, keeps them in shape and overall just makes them feel better.  And while most of these statements are probably true – at least in their own minds – the real answer […]

How do you get back to action after a 3-month break?  How do you regain the level of activity and build yourself back up after largely hibernating since the late part of 2015?  Getting back into a cardio routine after taking time off is so intimidating… how does one begin, […]

There is nothing more captivating and truly beautiful than the ocean sunrise, being there to watch the sun peak above the endless horizon.  No matter who and where you are in this world, it is worth getting up early at least once to be a part of this moment, as […]

Each step is filled with unimaginable pain, like a sharp knife cutting deep into the foot, again and again.  I force myself not to think about the miles I have yet to cover, it is easier to focus on the shorter-term targets: next building, next corner, a car parked on […]

I will not feed into the whole argument of whether or not Bruce Jenner is a woman or Caitlyn Jenner is a former man, etc.  That discussion can go on for ages and, ultimately, there is no right or wrong answer, but rather is simply a matter of perspective and […]

Throughout history, many rivalries have greatly fascinated and captured our attention.  Some are entirely trivial and insignificant, while others clearly transcend time, space and cultural differences.  Coca Cola vs. Pepsi, Star Wars vs. Star Trek, Ali vs. Frazer, Bill Gates vs. Steve Jobs, McDonalds vs. Burger King.  The list goes […]

As you step outside at 5 in the morning, the calm and silence are almost deafening, so profound that it seems the world is watching you closely.  All you can do to keep your sanity intact is put on some music, and let your feet and your mind run free… […]

Listen to me and I will tell you the truth.  I will tell you the reason why people, men and women alike, are unhappy (at times), and the real underlying cause of all the problems in the world today.  I can see you smiling or rolling your eyes already, but […]

Writing, or actually even thinking about this topic, makes my blood boil, makes my nose and other parts sweat and just in general raises my body temperature by a full degree.  Just picturing hot and spicy foods in my mind makes me want to cry like a little girl, but […]

I believe it was Einstein that said that the definition of insanity was doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.  Well, I have always agreed with the old man, until recently, when I discovered a new and improved standard for insanity – waking up at […]

Well, slap me around and call me Susan!  For a guy that consistently talks about consistency, I deserve the medal of Eternal Shame.  In fact, I hear they are planning to put my picture up in the dictionary under ‘Hypocrisy’.  But enough of this motivational talk – lately I’ve actually […]

At precisely 5:30 last Sunday morning, the entire Philadelphia area was hit with one of most unique and powerful ice storms ever.  Ice was literally falling from the sky, instantly sticking to the ground and essentially forming one gigantic ice-skating rink!  The news outlets and local TV stations were quick […]

Precisely at 4:45 this morning, my 10-year-old screamed out: “Mom!!!!!!!”, calling on my wife to get up and fix his blankets.  As she did not even move a muscle in response, I jumped up and ran over to him, taking care of business.  Realizing the tremendous opportunity that was now […]

After several weeks of thorough analysis (and heavy drinking), I’ve come to a conclusion that women are the source of their own problems in life.  But let’s go back to the beginning. Now that for the first time in history a woman is in the race for the White House, […]

I sincerely wish I could convey this feeling to all of you – nothing short of incredible… The legs are heavy, yet just continue moving forward on their own and the upper body does not exist!  I am serious, it feels as if the legs are just walking on their […]