Sitemap - 2023 - The Athletic Philosopher

What do you mean the Ancient Olympics didn’t hand out medals to its champions?

The gym is therapy but now how you imagined

Lessons from being the slow poke on the trails

How learning to jump rope taught me about fulfilling potential

The titans of ancient Greek philosophy wanted you to get jacked and strong

Singapore wouldn't let their fastest runner compete because he was a terrible 'sport'

A tribute to Terry Fox: Canada's greatest sports hero

"How did you run 100KM with a smile on your face?" Backyard Ultra Marathon Recap

How anyone can transfer lessons from mind to body: 4 Athletic Lesson from Training to become an Academic Sport Historian

Learning to love adversity: 4 similarities between trail running and playing golf to teach you how to find meaning through sports

Kids need physical play to learn, adults too

What going for victory is teaching me about competition: 4 Lessons from training to win a backyard ultramarathon

How I turn non training activities into training

3 Lessons from Phenomenology to help you live your best athletic life

Happy 70th Birthday Dad: 4 Reflective Lessons on what my Dad taught me through a lifetime of sports

Running to train your mind: 4 different run styles and how they train mental resiliency differently

4 Stages to finally find consistency in the gym after too many failed attempts

4 Steps to help anyone who's afraid of discomfort make friends with pain and move beyond your fear

3 Reasons why Edinburgh is a great place for an athletic vacation

3 Practical steps to start training fasted as a way to break false limits on what you can accomplish

4 Easy Ways to make getting back into exercise a spiritual practice instead of a punishment for the body

4 Strategies to maintain your athletic lifestyle on vacation and still enjoy your vacation

4 ways sports allows you to prioritize your values and live them out in your behaviour.

My Philosophic Recipe to live 'The Good Life' through sports: 3 Ingredients to deepen your love of sports

7 Steps to find a new sport for adults who struggle to get back into the game

3 Surprising Lessons from hitting a PR in sports that will help you break your own records

The Good Life Through Family Sports - 3 Ways to live through the generations

3 Reasons Sport Philosophy matters to people who care deeply about sports

5 Lessons from running a 50K race for anyone thinking they want to try ultrarunning

3 Do’s and 3 Don'ts on getting off the sidelines to play with your kids when your body is too ‘tired and sore’

If you lack meaning in your life these 3 lessons from Aristotle will point you back towards purpose

You're not too old: 5 stories of aging athletes who made their debuts against all the odds to inspire you to age athletically

The Meaning of a Family Golf Trip

Become an athletic philosopher in just 5 minutes without experience in exercise or philosophy!

Fasted Trail Marathon Debrief

Adventure Sets You Free

Stop Consuming Sport, Start Experiencing It

Competition isn't an option, it's a requirement

Is losing REALLY a failure in sports?

How to come to terms with an aging athletic body

You're OBLIGATED to Defend your Character

Bodies in Motion Stay in Motion

Sports have NEVER been about winning at all costs

You need to take more risks if you want to find meaning

Remember when they tore down all the statues?

Forget Reputation: Aim for Virtue

Living Ancient Greek Values Today

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