Finding Words

A thoughtful piece about training and never being fully satisfied with one’s own performance.

Zach Miller writes about using will to knuckle through issues in sports and life.

Zach Miller writes about getting out of a rut and charting a new course for himself.

Zach Miller explores the intersection of snowshoe running and life.

Sometimes inspiration doesn’t just come out of the blue: you have to work for it.

What do you do if you or your running buddy is just “over it” mid-race?

Zach Miller talks about showing up, even on the hard days.

What it’s like to slow down while living on the go.

An essay about preventing perfection from being the enemy of progress in running and life.

Zach Miller writes about defining one’s identity as a runner.

Zach Miller writes about the journey back from surgery for his Haglund’s deformity.

Zach Miller writes about turning off distractions and tuning into our thoughts and the world around us.

An essay about the hard work that goes into sports, art, and even objects of nature.

An essay about being remade into a better version of yourself.

Zach Miller reflects on real life versus social-media life.

Zach Miller’s humorous account of learning to pee while running and other outdoor “tricks.”

Zach Miller writes about the perspective gained on life and running from a long kayaking trip.

Zach Miller’s essay about embracing the process of a big training plan or life project.

Zach Miller writes about the growth that can come from trying new and difficult things.

Zach Miller contemplates the coexistence of good and bad in most parts of life.

Zach Miller’s essay about the importance of trying something new even if you sometimes don’t feel quite ready for it.

Zach Miller writes about committing to both the process and the end goal.

Zach Miller writes about the power of hope in helping us move forward through the challenging times.