#1 We run faster, stronger and longer when there are other people around. For example, the guy getting his mail from his mailbox is a reason for us to speed up and put on a more determined expression…even if he looks like Earnest Borgnine. We pick up our shuffle a little and look a bit […]
Losing Weight Solves Nothing by Kim Valzania
Here’s what I’ve learned so far about losing weight: It is achievable, it feels wonderful, and it is an admirable accomplishment. It truly is. It solves nothing, however. Losing weight will not solve your problems. It will not put money in the bank, it will not make you a better communicator, and it will not cure boredom or loneliness. It […]
Running Sucks. That’s Why I Do It by Kim Valzania
Running sucks. That’s why I do it. I never imagined running would become the “thing that saved me” but it did. It saved me from boredom and gave me some fitness goals. Starting at 46 (I ran a little in college, but I didn’t love it, and if I’m being honest, it was a bit […]