On the joys of movement and stillness
Exercise
I’m a big fan of physical movement. In a previous life, I was a obsessed with ultra-distance cycling and running. Here are some examples: Boulder to Vail, Unbound 200, Boulder to Winterpark (aka Indian Peaks Traverse), East Texas Showdown, Boulder to Canada (aka Tour de Croc), Coeur d’Alene Half-Ironman, Run across Singapore. As you can see, I was fighting some demons ;)
These days I take things a lot more chill, and I focus on community and having a good time. This typically means ~3 lifts a week, ~3 runs a week, 1-2 days of yoga or dancing (two-stepping in Austin is incredible), and lots of walking. I love walking (especially with friends).
Sometimes I’ll train for a race (I really enjoy trail half-marathons). Sometimes I’ll bulk. Sometimes I’ll cut. But the focus is always on feeling good instead of chasing random metrics.
Meditation
I try to meditate ~30min a day. Sometimes more. Sometimes less. Sometimes I use Waking Up or The Way. Some days just a timer. Nothing has had a bigger impact on my happiness than my meditation practice. I highly recommend it.
I used to be overweight and depressed. Movement and meditation changed my life in incredibly positive ways. If any of the above speaks to you, and you’d like to learn more, reach out to me :)
Metrics
In a previous life, I was obsessed with measuring things. For an example, see the previous version of this page. These days I take things a lot more chill. However, some things are still worth tracking and I get body compositions exams and bloodwork a couple times a year. Here’s my body composition over the past couple of years:
Words
Here are some quotes about movement and exercise that I like:
“Ultimately morale is physical. You think with your body, so it’s important to take care of it. That means exercising regularly, eating and sleeping well, and avoiding the more dangerous kinds of drugs. Running and walking are particularly good forms of exercise because they’re good for thinking.” - Paul Graham in How To Do Great Work
“Sit as little as possible; do not believe any idea that was not born in the open air and of free movement […] Sitting still [is] the real sin against the Holy Ghost.” - Friedrich Nietzsche
Last updated 01/2026