Monthly Archives: August 2011

“The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall.” – Vince Lombardi “I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” – Bill Cosby “A pessimist … Continue reading →

Got my first pre-work workout in today. 2 miles, followed by abs and stretching. Nothing like stretching at 7am after a good sweat. Wow. Zack

So, as some of you may have noticed today (those of you who also follow the blog’s Twitter feed), I changed the Twitter handle from @therunningbear5 to @zdgober. Some screamed, some wept, and some questioned it all. It was traumatic, … Continue reading →

Just ran 6.2 miles in around 50 minutes, and it felt great. Stretched and lifted after that. That’s what happens when you treat your body right. Time to enjoy the weekend.

It is amazing to see what happens when you treat your body with respect. Absolutely amazing. The body, and the mind, are a lot more logical than we care to believe. We may have free will, and yes, we can … Continue reading →

It would be easy to say that today marks the beginning of a huge and positive change in my life. It would be easy to extrapolate the healthy meals I ate, the discipline I exerted, and the workout routines I … Continue reading →