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How I Took Back My Life: And How You Can Too

How I Took Back My Life: And How You Can Too

A concise guide on how to regain control of your life. If you want to live instead of merely exist, this is the book for you.

2019

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There’s Something About a Run in the Rain

Adventure, exploration, and learning how to play again

8 min readApr 20, 2024

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In This Dimly Lit Room Full of Emptiness

5 min readJan 25, 2024

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Running and Marijuana: Is It the New Runner’s High?

Edibles, trail running, and how the two can impact your life

20 min readJul 23, 2023

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Running and Marijuana: Is It the New Runner’s High?

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Is Ultrarunning Becoming More Dangerous?

Recent deaths in the sport highlight safety concerns

7 min readSep 6, 2021

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Should Doctors Prescribe Exercise as Medicine?

While medication has its place, exercise is a natural remedy

5 min readApr 29, 2023

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My Rattlesnake Trail Friend

The western diamondback I saw four times within two months

10 min read4 days ago

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Runner’s Life Newsletter

Highlights and stories from April 28-May 11, 2024

5 min read5 days ago

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Runner’s Life Newsletter

Highlights and stories from April 14-April 27, 2024

4 min readApr 28, 2024

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I Don’t Want to Fall in Love Again

When you become tired of breaking your own heart

5 min readApr 24, 2024

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Runner’s Life Newsletter

Highlights and stories from March 31 — April 13, 2024

5 min readApr 14, 2024

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Jeff Barton

Jeff Barton

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Dad, trail/ultra runner, author. I write about life, mental health, and running. Starting life over - one day at a time. Creator of Runner’s Life.

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