I Told My Wife, “If I Ever Decide to Run 100 Miles, Please Stop Me.”
Week 6 of training for the Lake Sonoma 100. I am a chiropractor in Chelan, Washington, and this is the honest version of what a 100 mile ultramarathon is doing to me before I have even reached the start line. I was laying in the passenger seat with my feet propped up. I could barely […]
The Athlete’s Edge: The One Thing That Helps Me Train Harder, Recover Faster, and Stay Injury-Free
If you’re an athlete, you know the game: train hard, push limits, rest just enough to go do it again. But here’s the truth no one really talks about—your body can only take so much stress before it starts to break down.Not just your muscles. Not just your joints. Your entire system. And if you’re […]
Struggling with Foot or Ankle Pain? Here’s What Born to Run Can Teach You
Christopher McDougall’s Born to Run is more than just a book—it’s a game-changer for anyone who’s ever laced up running shoes, especially those who’ve faced injury or struggled with the idea of long-distance running. The book explores the incredible abilities of the Tarahumara tribe, who run ultra-long distances in thin, minimalist sandals without experiencing the […]