• Running

    You can learn a lot about how people approach their careers by looking at how they approach their hobbies. Running is such an important part of my life that I have created a separate blog for it, Predawn Runner. Whether you are recreational or competitive, I welcome you to join me there in discussing how we fit running into an already-full life.

Tag Archives: training

Seven Leadership Lessons from the Marathon

By Greg | Published: May 20, 2010
Greg Strosaker in the 2010 Cleveland Marathon

One’s approach to their personal hobbies says a lot about their approach to professional pursuits and passions. Here are seven lessons from training for a marathon that apply to leadership development.

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To Run or Not to Run? There is No Question

By Greg | Published: April 6, 2010

I don’t normally write personal posts, as this is more of a “how to” blog. But today marks the anniversary of a decision that changed my life, so I’m making an exception in the hope that someone finds some inspiration and decides to re-dedicate themselves to their passion. My passion is running, and the reason I’m writing about it now is that today marks the one year anniversary of my return to the sport.

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Building a Better Business Sense

By Greg | Published: February 16, 2010

Demonstrating good business sense or orientation is a key leadership skill. While it may be a natural talent, there are steps you can take to further develop this capability. Here are four investments you can make in your career to help you build a better business sense.

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A Marathon Training Schedule for Advanced Runners

By Greg | Published: December 22, 2009

This 18-week marathon training schedule is adaptable to any marathon, built off of a combination of Hal Higdon’s Advanced I and Intermediate II schedules. It is designed for runners with some marathon experience and a specific, aggressive target time in mind.

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