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Treadmill Review: LifeSpan TR4000i
It has been a while since I have reviewed anything, but I wanted to share my thoughts with you on a new addition to my life. No, not my 3rd child, though he is adorably cute and doing just fine! No, I...
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Being a Dad
“This is my most important role. If I fail at this, I fail at everything.” -Mark Wahlberg Every work day starts the same way. I wake up groggy and disoriented, wondering how it could be morning...
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My Son is One
One year. 12 months. 52 weeks. 365 days. It amazes me how fast that amount of time can go by. When I was younger a summer day would last a life time. As an adult, I frequently quip “Remember when...
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First Steps
Every child has major milestones in their first few years of life: first time sleeping in their crib; first real smile; first tooth; first time they roll over; first word. Yet nothing really...
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5 Steps to Family, Sport and Life Balance
“Where’s Dad?” “Really? Where do you think he is?” “Swimming, biking or running?” “Yup. He will be home soon.” My kids initiated this conversation with my wife almost every morning this past year....
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Get Kids Excited About Running
It is a problem that parents are faced with across the country today. Kids would rather spend their time locked indoors, with their fingers attached to their smart phones, glued to the TV, and ears...
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Running with a Baby Jogger
Having kids should not be an excuse for why you stop running. True, children make sticking to a regular running routine more difficult, but there is no reason they should deter you from running...
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Watch Your Children
I wanted to share this story with you to reiterate the importance of keeping a sharp eye on your children, especially in crowded locations. This happened just a few days ago to a long-time friend of...
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The One I Will Always Remember
We had a war here this summer. No, not a price-war or a gas-war, but one of those ugly wars with bombs and rockets, soldiers and fear, of funerals and collective sadness. The kind of war that has...
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Active Kids, Bibs, and Rib-Breaking Sweep Vehicles
I grew up watching my father run. As far back as I can remember, my dad would set out to run four or five miles a few times per week and would return draped by a sweat-drenched, decades old Marshall...
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Put The Phone Down
Recently I was at the park with my son, enjoying a rare warm day at the end of November. The sun was shining, my son was laughing, and everything seemed right with the world. Well, almost everything....
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Christmas Through My Toddler’s Eyes
The past two months have been very stressful for me and my family. Without going into specific details, right around the same time we had our son, we had a loss in the family. The loss was devastating...
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Letting Your Child Fall
Being a parent is a high-stress job. I mean, if you think about it, you are directly responsible for someone else’s life (and in my case, two lives). It is up to you to make sure that your children are...
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Scissors for Thought
I never gave scissors much thought outside of the occasional “now where did I put those scissors?” They were just another thing lying around the house, mysteriously never in the last place I left...
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Parenting Your Youth Athlete
Psst! Hey, you! Parent of a youth sports athlete. Yes, you. Um, I don’t know how to say this, but your kid is probably not going to get that big shoe contract you’re thinking about. Odds are...
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One…Two…Three!
Happy 2017 everyone! (Too late to say that?) You might be thinking that you have not heard from me in a while. Well, you would be right. With the holidays and work and a lot of life going on, it has...
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How to Pace Yourself in Running and Parenting
Running. Parenting. Two very different yet surprisingly similar realms of one’s life (should you happen to do one or the other, or like myself, both). Both take an incredible amount of time, energy,...
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5 Ways to Get Your Kids Running
“Hey kids, wanna go for a run?” If you asked your kids this question, would you be met with an enthusiastic “YES!” or would you more likely be met with an enthusiastic eye roll? With all the...
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My Advice For New Dads
Being a dad is one of, if not the, most important jobs of your life. You, along with your partner, are responsible for the life of another human being. It is up to you to make sure they are fed,...
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4 Ways The Whole Family Benefits When You Prioritize Your Health
Let’s be honest—staying motivated in your health goals isn’t always the easiest thing. The responsibilities of being a father and supporting your family can often feel overwhelming. This is why it’s...
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