Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/50-best-running-books-of-all-time/ Over the span of my running career I’ve gone from devouring every publication of Runner’s World to reading all the best running books. More are released each year, which means my fun never ends! Train smart, eat well, & enjoy the run!  — P. Mark Taylor That would be the…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/running-mantras-why-they-work-what-elite-runners-use/ You’ve heard of yoga off the mat right? It’s the idea of taking the stillness, breathing, working through the difficult spots and living your life that way. Running mantras are your way of finding that moment while working hard. The mental side of running is often joked about, but it’s…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/hoka-one-one-clifton-2-review/ Since I started wearing HOKA’s many of you have asked “what do you think?” or “I’ve been considering them, should I?” “Can you give me a Hoka running shoes review??” Having run in different models since 2012, I have plenty to say! Each year, I test out new models and…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/hairstyles-for-running/ It’s not unusual to finish a run and find my baby hairs have created one heck of a look…which is not great for the gram, but doesn’t really impact my run. That stray piece of hair that keeps tickling my neck or a hair tie that simply won’t stay put…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/are-meal-delivery-services-worth-it/ We’re not talking about DoorDash, but a true service that delivers a set of pre-packaged meals to you every single month. They can range from plant based to heavy on the meat to focused more about sports nutrition. It’s an area that has exploded in the last few years as…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/best-running-jackets/ When I recently asked what gear you really wanted to know about, I was surprised that what’s the best running jacket was the top question. Testing out gear is something I actually really enjoy. It’s an excuse to go for a run as part of my job, I mean really…how…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/hormones-and-running/ How do your hormones effect your performance? And how does your running effect your hormones? There is a lot of good and misleading information out there on these topics, so it’s our chance to break it down and really understand what’s happening and how to adjust your training. What We’ll…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/what-to-eat-before-a-marathon/ We’ve spent months putting in the miles and testing out all kinds of fueling options on the run. Yet, what to eat the week of a marathon starts sending us in to a bit of a panic! And how do we change our eating the morning of a marathon? Do…

Big Thanks Posted From https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/09/how-to-create-the-perfect-full-body-workout/ Do a search for “full-body workout” on the interwebs and you will get A LOT of suggestions. Many of them require equipment … or complicated rep schemes … or lots of time. And, I don’t know about you, but the one thing I don’t need in my life is another…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/things-to-do-in-canon-city/ Maybe you’ve heard about the Royal River Gorge, but are wondering once you get there what is there to do in Cañon City (pronounced like canyon). I sure was! The truth is it’s a sleep little town and a great deal of the things to do revolve around the Gorge.…