Published in An Idea (by Ingenious Piece)·14 hours agoMember-onlyThe Red-Tailed Hawk and Two Mischievous Crows — A Battle in the SkyA Fun and Educational Story about Predator Birds for Kids! — Once upon a time, out in the woodlands, I saw the wildest thing. There was a magnificent and ferocious bird called a red-tailed hawk. The hawk was looking for something yummy to eat and flew straight ahead. Suddenly, two black birds called crows started following the hawk, one on each…Short Stories3 min readShort Stories3 min read
Published in Books Are Our Superpower·1 day agoMember-onlyRunning 50 Marathons in 50 States in 50 Days and the Secrets to Achieving Super EnduranceWhat I learned about pushing boundaries, taking small steps, and harnessing the power of community to achieve your goals — The book “50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days and How You Too Can Achieve Super Endurance” by Dean Karnazes, tells the story of how he ran 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 consecutive days. That is a big achievement and it is exciting to read…Health4 min readHealth4 min read
Published in In Fitness And In Health·3 days agoMember-onlyJake Gyllenhaal’s UFC Workout Regimen for “Road House”Discover the secrets behind Gyllenhaal's intense and demanding fitness routine to prepare for his latest action-packed film. — Jake Gyllenhaal is known for his dedication to fitness and his impressive transformations in movie roles. Just read about his preparation for the movie “Southpaw”. For his upcoming film “Road House,” Gyllenhaal has been back at it and hard at work with a rigorous workout routine to prepare for his…Health4 min readHealth4 min read
Published in In Fitness And In Health·Mar 19Member-onlyThe Basics of Fitness Might Be Boring, but They’re Incredibly Effective — Part IIIThoughts on Fight Club and how Brad Pitt utilized the basics to play the shredded Tyler Durden in Fight Club — Even if you’re not a fitness expert, it’s important to refresh yourself on the fundamentals from time to time. I have previously written about this in The Basics of Fitness are Boring, but They’re Incredibly Effective. …Health14 min readHealth14 min read
Published in The Writing Cooperative·Mar 14Member-onlyLessons That I Learned From Writing a Children’s Picture BookSharing both the successes and obstacles of transforming an idea into a published work — When my wife and I first became parents, I dutifully read to our son each night before bed. This was long before he could fully understand the words that I was saying. This routine established reading as an essential activity in our family. This routine also established that books and…Publishing8 min readPublishing8 min read
Published in Books Are Our Superpower·Mar 10Member-onlyRunning is My Therapy: Key Life Lessons on the Mental Health Benefits of RunningA Veteran Runner’s Personal Journey and Scientific Exploration of Running as a Complementary Activity for a Happy and Fulfilling Life — Scott Douglas is a veteran runner and writer who has dedicated a significant portion of his life to running and writing about it. He has also battled depression and discovered that running complements cognitive behavioral therapy and medication, making his lived experience relatable to many. In his latest book, “Running…Health4 min readHealth4 min read
Published in Runner's Life·Mar 6Member-onlyRunning is My Therapy — Book Review For RunnersLearning how Scott Douglas utilizes running to relieve stress and anxiety, fight depression, ditch bad habits, and live longer — Scott Douglas is a veteran runner and writer who has written about running for Runner’s World and Running Times. Douglas has also authored and coauthored books about running and surpassed 100,000 lifetime running miles. …Running4 min readRunning4 min read
Mar 5Member-onlyThe Mighty Red-Tailed Hawk and Two Mischievous CrowsWhat would happen if a mighty red-tailed hawk met two mischievous crows in the wild? If you’ve ever read a Who Would Win? book to your children or younger relatives, you know the basic premise: two animals with relatively equal strengths go head-to-head in a battle to determine which one…Life8 min readLife8 min read
Published in Runner's Life·Mar 5Member-onlyBorn to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide — Book ReviewChris McDougall tackles how to keep training fun, engaging, and natural — In the spring of 2009, the book Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen was released. The author, Christopher McDougall, was trying to answer a simple question — how do the world’s best runners cover hundreds of miles without getting injured…Running6 min readRunning6 min read
Feb 5Member-onlyGreat Walks and Day Hikes in the Lake George RegionEnjoy the outdoors and improve your fitness with the Chester Challenge! — There is a saying that all public health begins at the local level. Additionally, one of the basic services of local public health agencies is the provision of health education. For the past five months public health, science, and society at all levels have been wrapped up in addressing a…Health7 min readHealth7 min read
