I’ll always remember the 2016 5th Ave Mile. This year, I officially met my goal of running under 5:00 with a time of 4:55. When I started to train for my first marathon in 2014, I gave myself a goal to lower my pace down to 5 minutes per mile. I knew if I trained […]
Would you believe me if I said running improves your ability to play music? As a musician I find the more I run, the better I play. You might ask, “How is this possible?” The studies have and will continue to pour in on how cardiovascular fitness boosts the functions of the brain. I’d like […]
Wow, what an adventure. After I ran my first marathon in San Francisco in July 2015, I wanted to give it a second try to break three hours. After I recovered from the San Francisco hills, I embarked on a seven month journey to improve my running with the sole goal of qualifying for the […]
Artistry. As a musician, that’s what I see with running. From the first time I saw the rhythm and coolness of the best east African runners, I knew running had a lot to offer if I worked at it. The time I watched Wilson Kipsang clock 2:03:23 in Berlin and when I watched Eliud Kipchoge […]
As a guitarist it’s most essential to improve. Here are ten items that I’ve been thinking about from my encounters with other guitarists and through my own experience in teaching. I’ve noticed a few gaps in the process of learning how to become a well-rounded guitarist. These steps will help in developing your skill and […]
Sunday, July 26, 2015. I wake up at 3 am (what really feels like 6 am) to eat whatever I have left of my Pad Thai, drink my espresso and hop in the shower. After I dress, I step out on the balcony in my hotel room to check the weather. Yes! Ideal racing conditions: […]