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Everything in math comes down to calculus
Everything else is a generalization. Take, for example, the formula for the area of a rectangle: In reality, this is the result of the equation: Where the length of the rectangle lies along the y-axis, and the width along the x-axis See? Isn’t that simple, and a much more accurate representation of the area of…
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Strength exercises and struggles with any form of cross-training
I talk with a lot of fellow gym rats at work and, with the exception of a few runners, running is generally viewed as some form of punishment. Runners can even get a t-shirt or bumper sticker to reinforce this notion. To me, running “easy” is like a walk in the park. Even running long…
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Switching focus away from the marathon for a little while
I’ve had a combination of really good marathon experiences and really bad marathon experiences at this point. The race day experience doesn’t bother me too much. The marathon is a challenging distance to run well, because little problems early on (and even 24 hours before) multiply over the 26 mile 385 yard distance: Blisters start…