The BIG, BIG, BIG Picture!
I like to write about the big picture because it’s easy for me to focus on it. It’s the natural
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15 Secret Lifehacks to Killing Common-Colds
I’m a very positive person 99.7% of the time. It’s just natural. I see life as a big game. I
Read morePushing Yourself During Exercise! (7 Simple Techniques)
This bears repeating… I just had a girl write me a couple of times as she read each post in
Read moreBest ADD – ADHD Treatment: Meditation
I was going phrase the title, “Best ADD – ADHD Treatment? Meditation or Medication? ” but I decided, no –meditation
Read moreQuieting the Subconscious Through Meditation
In the last post we looked at using dream interpretation as a tool for looking at the subconscious mind using
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Relationships… and Breaking Up
I received a comment on one of my other posts from a woman that had a relationship go wrong when
Read moreDeath by Inhaled Insect
Running down my favorite rainforest trail in southern Thailand I was thinking about inhaling bugs into the lungs because there
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Are You Owned? Or, Are You “The Man”?
A person, you, for instance, goes through life knowing there are certain things that are essential for happiness. One of
Read morePUSHING Yourself During Exercise (Competition Technique)
Competition is a technique to PUSH YOURSELF to the ultimate level of fitness. This is the last article in the
Read moreWhat Is the Ultimate Reason to Shave Your Body?
I’ve shaved down at least once or twice a year for the last oh, 24 years. Back when I first
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Want to Start Running this Year?
Want to Start Running This Year? This article will answer questions like: What is the start-up process that will give
Read moreWhat Are You Willing to Give Up to Get the Life You Want?
In 2022 I have a bit of a fire under my backside. It’s time to really crank it up substantially
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20 Reasons Trail Running is More Fun Than Road Running
I’ve run most of my life on the roads. I did running races, triathlons, and all my running pre-2012 has
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27 Reasons I Love to Go Running (Don’t miss #12, 13, 27)
Here are the 27 Reasons I love to Go Running 1. It’s a reward for sitting in the house at
Read moreThe Challenge – Climb a Vertical Mile in 5 Hours
I’ve been climbing the stairs up a mountain for 4 years now. It started as an innocent pastime which turned
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Temperature Affects Calories Burned?
You know one thing that has been bugging me? Temperature and humidity. Perceived temperature. Perceived effort. I have the Ambit2
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Headlamp Reviews (Petzl, Black Diamond, Fenix)
[Page Updated: 16 February 2018] Here are some of our Video and Research Article Reviews for Headlamps runners can use
Read moreUltra Running Basics – Michael Arnstein – 3 Videos
Running is “the most natural form of exercise we can do as humans.” – Michael Arnstein. Michael Arnstein is a
Read more1″= Endless Possibility
I was reading something from a runner I followed online for a year or so, Tom at Mindhacks.com. He was
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How Little Do You NEED? (Your Vehicle)
This is a mini-series on the topic, “How little do you need?”. This is the 3rd article, about “How little
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Surfing Tropical Rainforest Trails
If you haven’t already read a lot of articles I’ve written at this site, you might not know, but I
Read moreThere is NO Tomorrow…
You know, I’m not bragging, but I’ve always been a person that got heaps of stuff done. When the whole
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Happiness Life Tip: 1 Way to Instantly Get Optimistic
Life is all about being as optimistic as possible. Being optimistic leads to success. If you’re not happy 90 mornings
Read moreTraining for My First Ultra Marathon – 50 kilometers
I set a goal at the beginning of the month that was a bit optimistic, maybe doable, but I’ve already
Read moreUltra-Running, Running Trails in Krabi, Thailand
There are few ultra-runners in Thailand, especially here in Krabi. Around “Thara Park” on the river there might be 30
Read moreTrail Running in Thailand – 1080p HD Video
Here’s a mashup of clips I put together on two different days of running up my favorite mountain here in
Read morePenang Hill Trail Running [Yes, UP the Mountain]
Here’s a video I’m not sure I ever posted here. I ran up the Penang Hill the other month and
Read morePUSHING YOURSELF During Exercise – A Series!
Getting Out the Door to Exercise is the first and only real priority for the day, and the first article
Read morePUSHING YOURSELF During Exercise (Positive Self Talk)
Positive Self Talk is the fourth article in the series about PUSHING YOURSELF during exercise to help you get the
Read morePUSHING YOURSELF During Exercise (Coaching Yourself)
Coaching Yourself, #6 in the PUSHING YOURSELF series This is all about helping you reach your ultimate fitness level by
Read morePUSHING YOURSELF While Exercising [Using Visual Imagery]
This is a series on pushing yourself while exercising. It can be applied to any exercise, but in this series
Read morePUSHING YOURSELF During Exercise (Shaming Yourself, No, Really)
Shaming Yourself! is the third article in the PUSHING YOURSELF series about helping you get the most out of your
Read morePUSHING YOURSELF During Exercise (Delaying Gratification)
Delaying Gratification is the fifth article in the PUSHING YOURSELF series which is designed to help you get the most
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Ultimate Technical Trail Shoes – New Balance Minimus MT 10OB2 (10v2)
More New Balance Minimus MT 10OB2 (10v2) photos and videos are at the bottom of this article. The ultimate trail
Read moreMind Games that Keep Me Running (When I Feel Like Stopping)
This article is about the techniques (mind games) I use with myself to stop the Emotional Mind (E-mind) from whining
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When I Bicycle, I’m a Superhero. I’m SuperVern.
I’ll give up my bike again, only when I lose both my legs NEVER. What in the world was I
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Pushing Past Cancer
I doubt there is a person reading this that hasn’t been affected by cancer. You may not have it, but
Read moreRunning 21 Miles for the First Time Ever
Just about a month ago I talked about running fifteen miles for the first time ever. Then, ten days ago
Read moreMy First 15+ Mile Run Since I Was 17 Years Old
As I get started on my goal to begin running ultra-races on the trails I’ve begun pushing into new territory.
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9 Things That Will Kill You Quick!
Part of having an awesome life experience is having a realistic view of death. Death can come anytime, I’ve learned
Read moreMy First 30 Mile Ultra-Run / Walk
I am nearly done with my 10,000 meters vertical gain challenge for August and I’m getting excited about my next
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Hazards of Trail Running in Thailand Tropical Rainforest – Asia
Besides the 95F weather with 90% humidity, roots, thorns, and slippery rocks, there are some other hazards faced while running
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The Most Motivational Man On the Planet (IMHO)
I met Alfred, a United Kingdom native, a few years back on the stairs leading up a limestone mountain. One
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Need Motivation? This 71 Year Old is Super Fit
A friend, Alfred, fast climbing 1,237 steps in 17 minutes. Not even his fastest time, we stopped a few times
Read moreNo Right to Die?
We didn’t choose life, and yet we don’t even have the right to die. Killing yourself is illegal in the
Read moreTrail Running Gear – Ultraman Run 13.1 Waist Pack
This Ultraman Run 13.1 pack is junk. I’ll just say it like it is. Good Points 50 Cubic Inches of
Read moreWhere Are All the Nature Lovers in Thailand?
I’ve lived in Thailand for ten years now. My favorite trail run is a mountain that’s about 30 minutes away
Read moreRing, Ring… Life Calling.
Get your ass out of bed! Conceivably I could lay in bed all day and get all my work done.
Read moreRunner Tech… Life Tech
I dropped my phone yesterday. This is about the sixth time I’ve dropped it hard. I don’t like cases, so
Read more10,000 Meters Vertical Gain in a Month
Well, that went rather well. I finished the month just missing my 10,000-meter climbing goal by 200-300 meters. My left
Read moreSeeing the “Big Picture”, a very useful Lifehack!
I’m a “big picture” kind of person. I know that. I know that because over the years many people have
Read moreYour TV is No More Innocuous Than a Terrorist Infiltration
If you own a TV, a television, your mind is not your own. Your mind is largely made up of
Read more3 Days – Trail to Peak, Flat Concrete, Stairs
I’ve been working my way up gradually to competition-level fitness. I stopped doing triathlons, running, and bike races around age
Read moreHyperventilation to Improve Running Performance?
I’ve been doing some controlled hyperventilating to see what effect it has on my performance on the long stair climbs
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