The experts said it couldn't be done
According to legend, experts said for years that the human body was simply not capable of a 4-minute mile. It wasn't just dangerous; it was impossible.
Further legends hold that people had tried for over a thousand years to break the barrier, even tying bulls behind them to increase the [...]
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Category Archives: Motivation & Change
What We Mortals Can Learn From the 4-Minute Mile
Java Joe checks in
Hi, my name is Joe. Chances are, we've already hung out today. Why? Because you tell yourself you can't get through the day without me. When someone dares suggest that you stop drinking me every day, you get a little irked. You certainly don't consider the possibility of actually quitting me; in fact, you're just [...]
Guest post: The no-meat newbie
When I first "met" Susan via email after she ordered a No Meat Athlete shirt, she told me she would be running her first marathon the next day. Afterward, she sent me her race recap and mentioned that a fall Ironman triathlon was next on her list. Must already be an accomplished swimmer and cyclist, [...]
Looking back
Ah, another day, another twenty inches of snow. As I imagine most everybody in the mid-Atlantic region is, we're snowed in again today. Am I the only one who thinks this is really fun? Sure, the grocery store has been a zoo, my obliques are screaming from all the shoveling, and running is out of [...]
My plan to quit coffee
Or, really, to quit drinking caffeine.
But first, your running fix! "Ten Races to Run Before You Die," Megan's and my newest joint Running Shorts effort. I'm planning to knock out #3 this year!
Now back to my plan to kick this java habit…
Coffee-quitting plan
The "why's": Making lasting change starts with having strong enough "why's." Here are [...]
From tarts to torts
Hello No-Meat Athletes! It's Christine again- twice in one week! I know you are looking forward to your regular NMA posts for the week, but I just had to stop by with an important announcement: I'm going to law school!
Yep, I said law school
You may be left scratching your head and like most of my [...]
A very special announcement
An inspirational quote from The Office's Michael Scott:
When I retire, I don’t want to just move to some island somewhere. I want to be the guy who gives it all back. I want it to be like:
‘Hey… who donated that hospital wing that’s saving so many lives?’
‘I don’t know. It was anonymous.’
‘Well, guess what. It [...]
Two inspiring books for the new year
New Year's is one of my favorite holidays. Not just because of the festivities; in fact, I prefer to take it easy on New Year's Eve because I really hate the idea of starting a brand new year hungover. For me, New Year's is a time to get inspired, dream big, and make plans for [...]
Cleaning out the ol' pipes
You may be wondering why I'm choking down green slime. I'm doing a seven-day cleanse; that's why. To be honest, I have no idea if these things work. I know there's a lot of doubt about whether herbs and fiber can actually do anything to clear out your liver, kidneys, lymph system, and a bunch [...]
Stuck in a rut… and a giveaway!
First: I wrote my first solo piece for Running Shorts today! It's a review of Born to Run, a little more in depth than what I've written about the book on this blog. Please, take a look and let me know what you think. And if you haven't yet, check out my co-contributor Megan's first [...]
Hi there, I'm Matt. I went vegetarian last March, and almost immediately I became a much stronger runner. I recently qualified for the Boston Marathon; now it's on to my first 50-miler!
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