Real Courage
Posted by George Parker on"Real courage is...when you know you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do." That's a line from To Kill a...
To begin, begin.
Posted by George Parker onTo begin, begin. I heard this phrase on a podcast this morning. The idea is simple enough. If you want to start something, start. You don’t need the perfect plan, new gear, or everything figured...
What does Harry Potter know about running?
Posted by George Parker onI've been re-reading the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. I came across a passage in The Goblet of Fire last night that caught my attention. Harry is about to face his first task in...
After Hours Athlete
Posted by George Parker onWe have all been on a car trip with that long, lonely stretch of interstate. Exit ramps every 20 miles, but you would never stop unless you really needed gas. An underwhelming landscape surrounds the...
Trail Magic
Posted by George Parker onHas a stranger every offered you kindness or support when you most needed it? Last week, I was on the "Peregrune Great Western Road Trip" where I visited running stores from southern Utah to northern...
Run Faster. Run Longer. Don't Get Hurt.
Posted by George Parker onRun Faster. Run Longer. Don’t Get Hurt. I was on a call today with Michael Silva, a nationally known physical therapist, exercise physiologist, and certified strength and conditioning specialist. He told me these three things...
The World Is Your Oyster. Don't Forget Your Sword
Posted by George Parker onMost of us have heard the famous saying, "The world is your oyster," but few are acquainted with its lesser-known continuation: "which I with sword will open." This profound insight from Shakespeare encapsulates a timeless...
Turn Left – Not onto Boylston Street
Posted by George Parker onAs I neared the end of my long run, my phone buzzed. It was Friday, and I'd come to prefer tackling my long runs on this day, especially with the chaotic weekends filled with kids'...
Thumping of Feet
Posted by George Parker onI can't think of another time I hear the Thumping of Feet. There's a moment in most of the races I have run where everything is quiet. It's past the opening salvo and excitement of...
I Have Hit The Celing
Posted by George Parker onLast week, an entrepreneurial group I am part of hosted a Learning Day where outside speakers shared valuable insights on running a small business. When I started Peregrune in 2017, I never envisioned myself as...
No One Runs Alone
Posted by George Parker onThe New York City Marathon proudly proclaims, "Nobody Ever Runs Alone." While running may appear to be a solitary endeavor, it's far from it. In the world of running, there's always a community and a...
Forward Is A Pace
Posted by George Parker onAs a network broadcaster for this year's New York City Marathon, my favorite Peloton Tread Instructor Becs Gentry shared a simple yet powerful message: "Forward is a Pace." In the world of running, it's easy to...
Nothing Is Impossible
Posted by George Parker onThere’s a scene in the Star Wars movie The Last Jedi where the lead character Rey is struggling with a task. Her master General Leia kindly reminds her that “Nothing is impossible.” Rey nods in...
Living In The Gain
Posted by George Parker onIn 2013, I ran the New York City Marathon. That feels like a lifetime ago, given the changes in my life, career, and my growth as a runner. Fast forward to today, and I'm aiming...