• Functional Health and the Pursuit of a Longer, Healthier Life

    Functional Health and the Pursuit of a Longer, Healthier Life

    In his book Young Forever, Dr. Mark Hyman—head of functional medicine at the Cleveland Clinic—lays out a powerful argument for rethinking how we approach aging and chronic disease. Rather than patching up symptoms with medication or surgery, Dr. Hyman emphasizes…

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  • My Barefoot Running Experiment

    My Barefoot Running Experiment

    Coming off my fastest year yet in 2009, I entered 2010 eager to push my running to an even higher level. I had just finished reading Born to Run, a book that sparked a worldwide interest in barefoot running —…

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  • My Fastest Year Yet

    My Fastest Year Yet

    Looking back, 2009 stands as the pinnacle of my running career and is my fastest year yet. At 38 years old, I may have technically been just past my peak, but that didn’t stop me from chasing down personal records…

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  • Texas Big Star Half Marathon: Nailing My Goal

    Texas Big Star Half Marathon: Nailing My Goal

    On April 12, 2025, I toed the line at the Texas Big Star Half Marathon in Frisco, TX. This annual event, now in its 10th year, is organized by the Frisco Chamber Foundation and benefits local charities, including the Collin…

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  • My Experience with Project Lean Nation

    My Experience with Project Lean Nation

    Over the last couple of months, Lynn and I have been experimenting with Project Lean Nation (PLN), and it’s quickly become a convenient and effective part of our fitness and nutrition routine. For a little background, Project Lean Nation is…

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  • Don’t Stop Moving: How Running Helps Me Manage Stress

    Don’t Stop Moving: How Running Helps Me Manage Stress

    In November 2006, I crossed the finish line of my very first marathon. It was a huge milestone. I had trained hard, hit my goal, and after the race, I did what a lot of first-time marathoners are told to…

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100+

Races Completed

From Chicago to Stockholm I have completed 7 marathons, 22 half marathons, and over 70 5K/10K races.

70 lbs

Weight Lost

From my college peak weight of 240 pounds, I lost 70 pounds through exercise and proper nutrition, and I have maintained a healthy weight for over 30 years.

20+

Years of Running

I started running consistently at the age of 32 and have logged over 20,000 miles over 20+ years

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