Favorite References

Everything I find motivating, intriguing, and helpful for all things related to fitness

“No matter what my previous performance was – whether I had a really good run or a really poor one – I always kind of look forward and work hard for whatever the next thing is.”

– Emily Sisson, for Runners World, after dominating the Women’s 10k at the USATF Olympic Trials, 2021

For the Love of Running

My favorite races, local and worldly

Charveloix Marathon
Charlevoix, MI
Every June

Houston Half Marathon
Houston, TX
Every January

Eugene Half Marathon
Eugene, OR
Every April

Grand Tetons Half Marathon
Jackson Hole, WY
Every June

NYC Half Marathon
New York, NY
Every March

Chicago Marathon
Chicago, IL
Every October

National Cherry Festival of Races
Traverse City, MI
Every July

Anchorage Mayor’s Half Marathon
Anchorage, AK
Every June


What’s On My Feet

“Treat Your Feet” right. Add to your collections. Try them, return them, love them, keep them.

Naboso Toe Spreaders
Toe health is vital!

Brooks Ghost
My favorite for long runs and my go-to for the marathon distance


Favorite Reads

Great for your free time, recovery time, or lunch time. Kick those feet and digest knowledge for your brain.

The Power of Moments
by Chip Heath & Dan Heath

80/20 Running
by Matt Fitzgerald

Beyond Grit
by Cindra Kamphoff

Peak Performance
by Steve Magness and Brad Stuhlberg

The Champion’s Mind
by Jim Afremow

Running Rewired
by Jay DiCharry

Anatomy for Runners
by Jay Dicharry


Thoughts While Traveling

Nothing better than podcasts in the car or on the plane, while chasing sunrises and sunsets.

Clean Sport Collective Podcasts
By Clean Sport Collective
Because there’s no room in running for doping.

Ali On The Run Show
By Ali Feller
Life happens on the run and beyond.

The Runner’s Zone
By Nathan Carlson and Chris Johnson
Fix your running body.

The Rich Roll Podcast
By Rich Roll
Unleash your best.


Support Small Business

Keep it local. Keep it friendly. Small business is the best business.

Garrett McLaughlin, MS, ATC, CSCS, ART
[Strength/Conditioning – Performance Coach]
West Bloomfield, MI
You have to lift all the weights to run all the miles.

Duncan Chiropractic Group
[Chiropractor]
Brighton, MI
Taking care of your skeleton components

Rebecca McConville Consulting
[Sports Nutrition – Performance Expert]
Lees Summit, MO
Putting energy in your tank, from RED to FED.


“Stay strong, make them wonder why you are still smiling.” – Emma Coburn