by Mike | May 28, 2026 | aging well, balance, exercise, fitness, humor, Leisure, life lesson, marathon, personal stories, running, Silicon Valley, the pivot, triathlon
“Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” — John Wooden Mike’s AI synopsis of this blog: This is one long-winded excuse for my not running. I love running. For more than 50 years, it has been my exercise, my mental refreshment, and, at...
by Mike | Oct 8, 2025 | 1960s, balance, Bible, Corona del Mar, death, faith, Heaven, HOPE, Jesus, Leisure Society, Life Coaching, Malibu, marathon, New Beginnings, Prayer, running, San Onofre Surfing Club, Silicon Valley, Simplify, skiing, surfing, Surfing in Heaven, WW II
Now streaming on Audible — narrated by the author. After ten exciting months on Amazon in print and e-book, Surfing in Heaven is now available on Audible! And yes — I recorded it myself. That’s part of why it took a little longer after the official book launch in...
by Mike | Nov 21, 2022 | Bible, Corona del Mar, exercise, faith, Heaven, Jesus, marathon, running, Surfing in Heaven Original Blogs
“Be faithful, and leave the results to God.” -Amish Proverb In between surf sessions, I love to run. The physical joy and mental relief that running has provided me over the years are immeasurable. When I look back at the peaks and valleys of my Silicon Valley tech...
by Mike | Nov 6, 2022 | balance, exercise, humor, marathon, running, Surfing in Heaven Original Blogs, triathlon
“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” – Mark Twain Like the marathon, life can have its challenges after you hit mile 20. That last stretch can hurt! My 1970s vintage Infinity surfboard now requires a little extra resin and...
