The Strenuous Life

Teddy Roosevelt's most offensive speech was also his most important

Sep 26 • 

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Day 0 of the JFK50

Tomorrow is the first day of a new 50-day training program for 50-mile marchers

Sep 23 • 

Charlie Deist

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Sleep First, March Later

Michael Ostroklenk Rucked 50 Miles with 35 Pounds. Here's How He Trains.

Sep 23 • 

Charlie Deist

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May 2025

The Athlete of Life

Saint Paul's Forgotten Category

May 17 • 

Charlie Deist

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March 2025

Hébert's men (train like them, look like them.)

"Countryside parkour" as the fastest path to a statuesque physique

Mar 20

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February 2025

Stop Poasting. Start Marching.

RFK Jr.'s return to the White House heralds the revival of the 50-mile march. Let us heed the call.

Feb 15 • 

Charlie Deist

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January 2025

New Year's resolutions are silly, but not for the reason you think.

A 2-part framework for thinking about goals, systems, and big-picture vision.

Jan 13 • 

Charlie Deist

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December 2024

Georges Hébert's Wave Pattern Principle

How to conduct an efficient large group training session

Dec 26, 2024

November 2024

The Mile 35 Shift

Notes on Breaking Down and Building Up

Nov 19, 2024 • 

Charlie Deist

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October 2024

After the 5th

'Make America Healthy Again' can revive the vital American Center, but it needs legs

Oct 30, 2024 • 

Charlie Deist

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September 2024

50-mile reboot

Overcoming mental and physical inertia.

Sep 6, 2024 • 

Charlie Deist

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June 2024

Strength in Song

Singing, Shouting, and the Cultivation of Noble Sentiments

Jun 4, 2024

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