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Thoughts on running, building, learning, and life.

My New Running Buddy Has No Feet

How ChatGPT and I are building a Hindi bhajan playlist for the 2026 NYC Marathon, one slightly obsessive test run at a time.

Using the fear of embarrassment as motivation while preparing for a fourth marathon—and a memorable way to celebrate turning 50.

The Boston Marathon dream finally becomes real: 26.2 miles, no walking, unforgettable crowds, and family and friends waiting near the finish.

A software-release metaphor for race day as three Bridgers prepare to push months of Boston Marathon training into production.

After a final 21-mile training run, the Boston Marathon is suddenly close enough to feel real—and taper time begins.

Remembering Lata Mangeshkar with a freezing run to the Boston Marathon finish line, where music, memory, and a long-held dream came together.

A plea for a little more patience and empathy, inspired by impatient drivers and the perspective that comes from running on the road.

A small encounter during marathon training becomes a reminder that everyday life can still challenge what we think we already know.

From struggling with physics to preparing for Heartbreak Hill, a reflection on what happens when we decide to face our fears.

Seven years after promising myself I would run Boston, I finally earned a place on Spaulding’s 2022 marathon team.

Missing ambitious goals at the Cape Cod Marathon, finding success in finishing, and carrying the lessons forward toward Boston.

Making the commitment to run the 2022 Boston Marathon, and why taking the first step toward a difficult goal changes everything.

Learning to disconnect from Slack and Outlook, let go of being indispensable, and make room for life outside work.

How my daughters came to understand and appreciate my work at Everbridge, from Hurricane Irma to the COVID-19 response.