by Mike Rezl | Aug 4, 2015 | Wellness in Real Life
“You’re damned if you’re too thin, you’re damned if you’re too heavy. So just say fuck it and be what’s natural for you.” Ectomorph. Endomorph. Mesomorph. Are you familiar with these words? If not, and you’re looking to better understand your response to workouts and...
by Mike Rezl | Apr 26, 2015 | Keeping it Real in Real Life
“Sometimes, you just have to pee in the sink” Before I get too far, I want to clarify that the above quote is a real one, from a German-born novelist, short story writer and poet, not just something I came up with because it’s true (and I know I’m not the only one who...
by Mike Rezl | Mar 29, 2015 | Running in Real Life
“I can’t put my arms down!” I realized something funny during my run yesterday. Winter running is a lot like winter recess. Those of you who grew up in cold-weather areas, remember going out for recess or out to play in your neighborhood, during the winter when you...
by Mike Rezl | Feb 22, 2015 | Keeping it Real in Real Life
“There’s something about the ability to write about how you’re feeling and look back on it, especially when you thought you’d never get through it.” I love to write. Whether it’s pounding the keyboard on my computer or journaling with a good old pen and paper, there’s...
by Mike Rezl | May 21, 2014 | Running in Real Life
“Getting lost? I prefer to think of it as, ‘Going exploring’” Remember when I said the taper is the hardest part of marathon training? Time to talk about, what I feel is the second-hardest part of training, and this one’s applicable to any distance, not...
