Running Philosophy
Beliefs Drive Action
FEELINGS
DOINGS
My online coaching philosophy blends the disciplined spirit of the samurai with cutting edge methodology to help you become a faster, stronger, and happier runner. I guide runners worldwide with personalized coaching inspired by the samurai spirit and proven training science.
Marathon - 2:45:11
Half Marathon - 1:18:03
10K - 35:35
5K - 16:41
*All my PRs/PBs came after 45 years of age.
* Competing in masters races, refining techniques and strategies.
Can Running Make you Happy?
This is a spoken essay I wrote and turned into a motivational video. It argues running fosters true happiness through effort, struggle, and accomplishment: not material possessions. Drawing on George Sheehan's ideas, the Buddha's enlightenment, as well as human evolution, it emphasizes consistent training as the path to becoming a happier, stronger runner and person.
"You are not perfect, but your potential is." ~ Anders K.
Samurai Spirit
Snapshots of Japan that capture the samurai mindset
Unintended Consequences
Another spoken essay I made that explores the unintended consequences of modern progress, technology, medicine, and lifestyle changes. It highlights the distance we have come from our evolutionary roots, and contends that avoiding natural hardships (sunlight, physical stress, face-to-face contact) may harm health and survival. I advocate embracing challenges like running to rebuild resilience and honor our "pure human state" for true well-being. What do you think?
"We are killing ourselves with our cleverness"
Samurai Spirit
More snapshots that capture the essence of Japan
Happy to help clients who want to come to Japan