Running Sideways
By Paul Ward It’s an honor to post this guest article on the #finelife blog. Kevin Fine has been an enormous influence on me, not just in his marathoning. Kevin is the ultimate empathetic practitioner who has been successful by
What to Do When You Want to Quit! Lessons from the Jack and Jill Marathon
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I woke up in the basement bedroom of my daughter and son-in-law, in Bellevue, Washington. It was 2:00 a.m., July 30th, 2022– the morning of the Jack and Jill marathon in North Bend, Washington. I didn’t need to get up
David Goggins 4x4x48 Challenge Take 2 What Is It; Why Is It?
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There is no reason for anyone to remember this but me: Last March I participated in a “challenge” that David Googins (look him up–it’s worth it) offered the world as something to do while Covid-19 was shutting down many athletic
My Marathon Approach to “Wellness”
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As anyone knows who will listen, or can’t get away fast enough, I just ran another marathon (I think number 23) on Saturday. But, why? From about mile 20 to the end, I am not really sure. But, in the
Lessons From Spartan Racing – You Can Always Improve Your Mental and Physical Condition
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My youngest daughter got married six months ago and at her reception I was visiting with her new father-in-law, Joe. An orthopedic surgeon in Idaho, Joe is in incredible shape. I like to work out myself and so I asked
Boston Virtual Marathon – Which Provides More Power – Your Will or Your Support Group?
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I did not intend to run a full marathon, in Tempe, in early October. No one in their right mind would do that in Arizona, because it is still too hot. But, I just did exactly that–a full marathon, early
Adding “Ultra” Challenges To a Fine Life
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I still seem to learn most valuable lessons by “doing,” instead of only studying. This is why I attribute so many life lessons to the marathons I’ve run. You cannot “study” a marathon; you actually have to train for it
4X4X48 DAVID GOGGINS CHALLENGE
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“I don’t much like being told what to do. I feel like much of my time is spent doing what I must do, should do, or am expected to do. By contrast, no one gives a damn whether I run
AN EXERCISE IN EXERCISE SELF-DECEPTION
After training for my first full marathon in 2013, I suspected I needed to immediately register for another one, or I would stop running altogether, and lose the benefits I had gained training for my first one. Even now, I
Come On In…the Water is FINE! Coronavirus Wellness Lessons from Attorney Kevin Fine
I assume most of us have recently had experiences with ways we have adapted to these new circumstances that we would not have imagined possible. This need and ability to adapt reminds me of a point that James Clear makes