by John M. Jennings | Aug 30, 2024 | The IFOD
In 2007, I trained for and ran my first marathon. I began the training at about 170 pounds, and months later, I remember getting on the scale the morning before traveling to NYC for the marathon, weighing 169 pounds, and thinking, “WTF?” Over the ensuing...
by John M. Jennings | Aug 20, 2024 | The IFOD
McKayla Maroney getting her Silver Medal for the Vault at the 2012 Olympic Games The Joy of Bronze, The Agony of Silver Imagine two Olympic athletes standing on the podium on either side of the gold medal winner. On one side, there’s Sarah, beaming with pride,...
by John M. Jennings | Aug 16, 2024 | The IFOD
As the day progresses, you might notice that tasks that felt easy in the morning start to seem insurmountable by evening. The temptation to indulge in unhealthy snacks grows stronger, and decisions you could have made with confidence just hours earlier now feel...
by John M. Jennings | Jul 26, 2024 | The IFOD
It’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere, and here in St. Louis, we’re enjoying our usual high temperatures in the 80s and 90s. Even though it’s hot out, inside our office, many of my co-workers are donning jackets or covering up with blankets. While...
by John M. Jennings | Jul 19, 2024 | The IFOD
Lewis Hamilton tearfully embraces his father moments after winning the 2024 British Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton is arguably the most accomplished driver in Formula One history. He has won seven World Championships, tying the legendary Michael Schumacher for the most in...
