Iron Mike No More
Do you remember "Iron Mike Tyson" in his prime? He was a phenomenal fighter. The death stare he gave opponents at the start of matches...
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Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Sep 203 min read
Fear... And
What frightens you? Do you fear a violent death, natural disasters, or something more familiar like spiders? It's healthy to have fears....
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Aug 162 min read
Resilience, Rinse, Repeat
The first email reached my inbox on Sunday. A campus administrator sent a notice for a tropical storm watch. I scanned the message and...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Aug 93 min read
Olympic Dreams
Did you attend Carnival or watch the Olympic games? If you live in Antigua, perhaps you did both. While many honored the ancestors by...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jul 123 min read
The Power in Now
How difficult is it for you to be present? Do you find your mind wandering to politics or other topics during conversations and when...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jun 72 min read
2 Halves = 1 Whole
What scares you? Clowns are at the top of some lists. Seeing Trump in office despite 34 guilty counts is also a concern for many. I've...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
May 243 min read
Overcome Struggles Always
Do you always overcome struggles? Life has daily challenges. From finding energy to get out of bed to maintaining your sanity after work,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Apr 192 min read
Still Running
Did the rain force you indoors? Perhaps you wanted to follow the advice in last week’s blog and run outside, but the weather changed your...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Mar 292 min read
March Madness on Island
If you're looking for an analysis of the NCAA tournament or an opinion piece on Diddy and Simmons, prepare for disappointment. I've only...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Feb 23 min read
Dark Ideas and Light Actions
Where does your mind drift when pushed toward darkness and silence? Do you reach for the nearest light switch or your phone? Perhaps...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jan 262 min read
Exercise and Death
Picture this. It's early Saturday morning, and you decide to go for a run. After you get dressed, drink a glass of water, and eat a...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Nov 17, 20233 min read
Champion Flu Remedies
How do you recover from the flu? The usual response is a combination of rest, medication, and fluids. Flu remedies do not often include...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Oct 20, 20235 min read
An Ultra Story
I took two glances at the WhatsApp message. "Did I read that correctly?" I asked myself. “Save the Date: October 11-14, Sandals...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Oct 13, 20233 min read
WW: Why Waushara?
Have you ever visited Waushura County, Wisconsin? This small rural community has little to see besides cornfields and cheese businesses....
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Sep 8, 20233 min read
Stay Ready
How do you handle time off? Perhaps that's a ridiculous question because you don't take breaks or vacations. Maybe resting is what you...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jul 28, 20233 min read
26 Days Post Marathon
Did you know that it’s not necessary to run a marathon to stay in shape? Something tells me you didn’t need that question. Without...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jul 7, 20232 min read
God's Voice: Running to Listen
Have you ever desired to get closer to God? I'm not asking you to go to church. Being in a community with like-minded people could work...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
May 26, 20232 min read
Rest Day's Running Thoughts
“You don’t stop running because you get old. You get old because you stop running." I imagined Christopher McDougall’s words in the...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Mar 31, 20233 min read
Perfect
Are you perfect? Without seeing the words leap from this page to your brain, I expect your response is "no." Like you, I have flaws....
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Mar 17, 20233 min read
Your Mental Health
How often do you check in with self? I am asking about your internal self, not the external version of yourself, who pretends everything...
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