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The pop-culture misunderstanding of passion We need to rethink how we approach passions. What do image pops into your mind when you think of the word ‘passion’? Say it out loud. Passion! It is a powerful word. Perhaps you get an image of two lovers lost in a frenzied embrace? Maybe you see other people …
Coach, why am I running speedwork in my taper? The concept of active taper defined. A great fallacy around tapering in the amateur athletic community is that it is some sort of relaxation period. Two or three weeks where you lay on the couch and sip Gatorade while waiting for your race to roll around. …
An entry-level speed workout To give you a taste or get you started. As you grow into your running passion at some point you’ll ask the question “How do I get faster?”. When you ask this question some experienced veteran like me will respond “Speedwork!” And you will have no idea what we are talking …
The Efficiency Trap Much of the material out there on getting things done focuses on doing more stuff in the available time. This isn’t always a good thing. You have to make sure you’re actually doing the right stuff. Another bogus assumption by holier-then-thou self-help-sperts is that you can choose to radically change your life …
10 Stoopid Resume’ and interview tricks. I’ve been trying to hire some folks over the last couple weeks. In the process I’ve posted the job and the job requirements on a couple industry websites. I’ve received a large number of resumes and have done a couple dozen screening calls. I’d like to share my experience …
