The Schnitzel Effect
Schnitzel expectations set disappointment thresholds. When reality matches mediocre standards, satisfaction follows. The effect—lowered expectations create happiness
Hard Resets versus Soft Resets
Hard resets wipe everything, start fresh. Soft resets preserve some continuity. Life requires both—knowing which situation demands which determines success
You’re Improving While You’re Resting, Not While You’re Running
Muscles grow during rest, not training. Skills integrate during sleep, not practice. Improvement happens in recovery—work breaks you down, rest builds you up
A Short Fitness Recap Of 2020
2020 fitness during lockdowns—improvisation, home workouts, running empty streets. Constraints revealed what's essential versus what's convenient
3 Months Intermittent Fasting Update
Three months intermittent fasting—weight loss stabilized, energy increased, hunger signals normalized. Body adapted to eating windows
Two Months Into Intermittent Fasting – A Small Update
Two months intermittent fasting—initial adaptation complete, results visible, routine established. Early success doesn't guarantee long-term
20 Days Into Intermittent Fasting – First Impressions
Twenty days intermittent fasting—hunger adaptation beginning, energy fluctuating, weight dropping. Early phase reveals body's adjustment struggles
Intermittent Fasting – What Is It And Why I’m Trying It
Intermittent fasting—time-restricted eating, typically 16:8. Trying for weight loss, metabolic health, mental clarity. Ancient practice meets modern science
Running For Beginners
Start running without injury or burnout. Essential guidance on form, pacing, recovery, and mindset—built from years of ultramarathon mistakes and victories
My 2016 Running Calendar
Committing to races months ahead creates structured accountability. The 2016 running calendar mapped ambition against reality—here's what I learned
45 Kilometers For 45 Years
Birthday runs create physical markers of time passing. Running one kilometer per year of life transforms aging from burden into celebration
Before and After – Or How To Lose Weight by Running
Running changes bodies but transformation photographs miss the real story. Weight loss happens between photos—in daily decisions nobody sees
First Race Of 2015 – Half Marathon Brasov
Season opener half marathon in Brasov sets annual momentum. First race determines year's trajectory—early commitment generates sustained forward motion
100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 61. Go Hiking
Hiking reconnects body with nature. Walking trails unplugs digital addiction—natural settings restore depleted attention
100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 36. Exercise
Exercise maintains physical foundation for everything else. Moving body regularly prevents decay—physical health enables mental clarity
Next Marathon Goal – Under 4 Hours
Sub-4-hour marathon marks serious runner status. Setting time goals transforms running from participation to performance
The Story Of My First Mountain Half Marathon
Mountain half marathons introduce vertical challenges. Elevation changes everything about racing—flat speed means nothing uphill
My Running Playlist – the Tango Version
Tango rhythms power running cadence unexpectedly. Music selection shapes performance—unconventional choices reveal hidden connections
Why Running For A Cause
Running gains meaning through external purpose. Causes transform personal challenge into contribution—suffering serves something larger
The Mud Race
Mud races strip dignity, reveal character. Obstacle courses force humility—getting dirty teaches what clean never does