Mindset & Motivation

Comic-style illustration of a middle-aged African-American man wearing a blue cap and black tank top, intently examining his smartwatch on his left wrist. The watch face displays exaggerated, complex metrics and formulas like "Pace 5:56," "140 BPM = 2.94 mi," and a mix of mathematical symbols. The man looks puzzled, his brow furrowed, with one arm raised naturally in front of him. The background is a muted yellow, emphasizing the contrast between human expression and overwhelming data.

Smart Devices, Dumb Trust? Relearning to Feel in a Data-Driven World

I’m a tech-head.I train with Alpha & Beta binaural beats.I fine-tune cadence using DrumBuddy loops.I wear a chest strap and drill down into metrics like rTSS, Pa:HR, and IF. But sometimes I run, feel amazing-and my watch says I shouldn’t. The Metrics Paradox Trusting your body vs smart devices is one of the most important […]

, , , , , ,

Smart Devices, Dumb Trust? Relearning to Feel in a Data-Driven World Read Post »

Data & Recovery, Mindset & Motivation
Comic-style illustration of a meditating Black runner in a yellow tank top, floating cross-legged above a running track, eyes closed with a glowing third eye.

My Mantras and My Marathon

I didn’t set out to become a mantra guy. But somewhere between sweaty early runs and the quiet rhythm of my breath, something clicked. “Relax, Light Feet.” On race day at the Georgina Spring Fling Half Marathon, it became, “Come on, Come on, Come on.” Lately, it’s “I’m a marathoner – breathing easy.” These words

, , , , , , , , ,

My Mantras and My Marathon Read Post »

Marathon Journey, Mindset & Motivation, Training Tips
Scroll to Top