State, Story, & Strategy: Running with Tony Robbins
Posted by George Parker onTony Robbins, the renowned motivational speaker, offers a transformative approach for tackling life's challenges: "State, Story, and Strategy." Before diving deep into solutions, Robbins emphasizes the fundamental step of changing one's state. Facing a challenge?...
Alec Sandusky | Pro Runner with Hanson-Brooks ODP Running Team | "Never Stop Chasing"
Posted by George Parker onPeregrune runners, meet Alec Sandusky Instagram: @alecsanduskyStrava: https://www.strava.com/pros/2331062 Alec is a professional runner with the Hanson-Brooks ODP Running Team, one of the most prestigious distance teams in the country. His path to getting there was difficult and filled...
Jeremiah Fulton | U.S. Navy Submarine Officer | Runner on roads, trails, mountains, and submarines
Posted by George Parker onPeregrune runners, meet Jeremiah Fulton! Strava: Jeremiah Fulton Jeremiah discovered running with cross-country in high school and rediscovered running after college. He’s making up for lost time by scaling from road races to marathons and ultra...
Josh Bridges on Starting: Pushing Past Mental Barriers in Crossfit and Running
Posted by George Parker onI've been avidly following the YouTube Crossfit athlete, Josh Bridges. For those unfamiliar, Josh is a former Navy SEAL and a seasoned Crossfit Games competitor. In one of his recent YouTube videos, Josh discussed his approach...
Coach Prime's Wisdom: "Keep Making Plays" in Football and Running
Posted by George Parker onDeon Sanders has stormed back into the sports headlines, fresh from a standout season coaching Jackson State. His latest move? Taking the reins of the football program at Colorado and quickly leading the team to...
Mark Zuckerberg's Zen: Finding Mindfulness in BJJ and Running
Posted by George Parker onMark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, has mentioned his preference for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) over running. For him, BJJ calms the mind and removes distractions more than running. Having practiced BJJ and running, I see...
Daniel Fielding | Former Green Beret, Best-Selling Author | "Even An Inch Closer To Your Goals"
Posted by George Parker onPeregrune runners, meet Daniel Fielding Instagram: @the_asset_mindsetAmazon: The Asset Mindset Daniel is a former Army Special Forces Green Beret who later served as a celebrity bodyguard. He translated the lessons learned from his journey into...
Daniel Sforza | Runner, Ironman KONA, AT & Thru-Hiker | MOAB 240 Bound | "You Can Adapt To Anything"
Posted by George Parker onPeregrune runners, meet Daniel Sforza! Instagram: @roamingthecontinent Dan is an accomplished endurance athlete who has done every race you have dreamed of doing! He's a multiple-time marathoner, a triathlete who competed in Ironman Kona, and...
Simple, Not Easy: The Runner's Mantra
Posted by George Parker onA friend once shared a phrase with me: "Simple, not easy." He was referring to tasks in Corporate America, but the moment I heard it, my mind drew parallels to running.Running, in its essence, is...
The Power of Mindset: Lessons from Jesse Itzler and Chad Wright
Posted by George Parker onI saw a keynote address from Jesse Itzler, an entrepreneur and author who has a penchant for pushing boundaries. He told a story that struck home for me. Jesse co-founded Marquis Jet and Zico Coconut...
Even John Wick Needed A Team
Posted by George Parker onWe all know John Wick, the legendary action hero from the blockbuster movies. With his precise moves and unyielding determination, he seems invincible. But, if you've watched closely, even John Wick needed help. Behind those...
Small Successes
Posted by George Parker onRandall Wallace is an American screenwriter, film director, producer, and songwriter. You may be most familiar with his screenplay for the historical drama film Braveheart. Randall discussed the importance of "small successes." His context was...
Strong, Not Tested
Posted by George Parker onStrength. It's a word we associate with physical prowess, but in truth, it's multifaceted. Strength can be mental, emotional, and, yes, physical. The beauty of it is that we all possess it, even if we're...
The Real Work Behind Results
Posted by George Parker onI was scanning the booths at the Illinois Marathon expo when I spotted the Pace Groups section. I was new to marathons and unfamiliar with pace groups at that time. I approached a pacer to...