How To Run Your Fastest Marathon Yet

Breaking the 3:18 barrier at the Boston Marathon just a month after turning 41 wasn’t something anyone expected from me. The science was stacked against me (stick with me and we’ll cover that soon). I’ve been running competitively since I was 14 years old. I ran my first marathon in my 20s, clocking in a […]

How to Manage Inflammation to Optimize Physical Performance

Inflammation is a normal part of training and physical improvement. However, understanding the difference between acute and chronic inflammation, and how to manage each appropriately, is crucial for maintaining long-term health and optimizing the inflammatory pathway for physical performance. The Tale of Two Inflammations Acute Inflammation Acute inflammation is your body’s immediate response to training […]

The Health Benefits of Spending Time in Nature: Insights from a Lifestyle Doctor

In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, so many of us are guilty of losing touch with the outside world. We spend hours indoors, hunched over screens, barely giving ourselves a chance to connect with nature and all of the benefits it offers. As an anesthesiologist and lifestyle doctor, I see the consequences of this disconnect every […]