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Running for Chocolate: My Hot Chocolate Run 15K Experience
A Race That’s as Sweet as It Sounds. Every February, my wife and I lace up our running shoes for one of our favorite local races—the Hot Chocolate Run 15K in Dallas. It’s part of a national race series that…
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Garmin Epix 2: A Game-Changer for Runners and Athletes Like Me
Over the years, I’ve tried different fitness tools, gadgets, and training strategies in my quest to improve my running and overall fitness. My focus has always been on running, strength training (even if it’s not my favorite), and nutrition. While…
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Strength Training: The Missing Piece
In my last post, I talked about the three key pillars of fitness: cardio (for me, primarily running), nutrition, and strength training. While running and nutrition have always been my focus, strength training has been the one area I’ve historically…
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How Weight Watchers Helped Me Build Better Eating Habits
The biggest lesson I took from Weight Watchers was shifting from a “diet” mindset to a lifestyle change. It wasn’t about temporary restrictions—it was about learning to eat better permanently.
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Chasing Boston: My Journey to Qualifying for the Boston Marathon
Back in 2009, at 38 years old, I was in the fastest running shape of my life. That year, I set personal records (PRs) in the 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon. The highlight? Running the Chicago Marathon in 3…
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Introduction
I created My Body Experiment as a way to share the knowledge and benefits that I have personally gained as an avid runner, amateur nutrionist, and all around data junkie with anyone interested in living a healthier life.
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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
