• My Last Breakfast, Intermittent Fasting, Running, & Seasonal Depression
    Jan 4 2026

    It's that time of year when I start my weight loss journey & physique training in preparation for my spring & summer travel with my wife. Once again I'm utilizing intermittent fasting, running, and weight training to accomplish my goal, and I am in the best starting position I've been in in over two decades. This year I am also training for a 10k, a half-marathon, and an obstacle course or two. So, these are exciting times at Big Strong U!

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    17 Min.
  • New Goals Require New Friends
    Jan 3 2026

    Social media has changed the nature of our friendships in unnatural ways that are destroying your ability to meet the new goals you are setting for yourself right now, and it's not in the ways that you think.

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    28 Min.
  • Adult Race Medals Aren't Participation Trophies
    Jan 3 2026

    I had some interesting thoughts on the medals that we all receive at the end of 5k, 10K, Half-Marathon, and Marathons that I'd like to share with you. Especially, since I've heard them referred to as "participation trophies".

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    19 Min.
  • Sloppy Gym Bro Culture Must Be Stopped
    Nov 26 2025

    Gym bros can't keep living like this, sloppy lifting, sloppy living, and sharing it all on social media.Shout out to my buddy Dave Wazny & the rest of the team at Level Up Fitness & Training in Midland, MI. Keep REPRESENTING!

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    22 Min.
  • I Signed Up to Run My First 10K
    Nov 22 2025

    I had so much fun doing the Skechers Hot Chocolate Run 5K, that I Signed up to do my first 10K in May!

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    6 Min.
  • If You're Afraid Right Now, Watch This
    Oct 28 2025

    I won't sugarcoat it, we are facing some scary situations right now. So if you're afraid due to current conditions, this message is for you.

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    22 Min.
  • This Is the Week I Overcome
    Oct 27 2025

    It has been a long, 18 year journey, and this week I finally overcome my goal of running in a 5K!

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    10 Min.
  • Why Is Running This First 5K Run So Important To Me?
    Oct 24 2025

    Let's be honest, running the Skechers Hot Chocolate Run isn't really that big of a deal to most people. So why is it such a big deal to me?

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    14 Min.