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...
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Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Aug 9
- 3 min
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 12
- 3 min
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 7
- 2 min
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 24
- 3 min
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 19
- 2 min
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 29
- 2 min
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 2
- 3 min
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 26
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 5 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Jan 20, 2023
- 2 min
Run and Reach
Do you have any fitness goals? Is 2023 your year to lose weight and gain muscle? January is a prime time to take the first steps toward...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Dec 9, 2022
- 3 min
Wine and Cheese
Do you prefer red or white? How important is taste to you? If you let me see your pantry or cellar, would I find more sweet or dry...
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