After months of training, the day of the Baltimore Marathon finally arrived this past Saturday. That morning, the city flooded with runners of all ages (including myself, my wife, daughter and son), ready to tackle the hilly route with athletic ambition. And trust me, you need all the determination you can get to conquer this [...]
With the race just days away, I can almost see the finish line! I’ve been running before and after work to step up my workout in the final weeks. Fall has really started to set in, and the sun hanging differently in the sky is affecting my eyes. My wife reminded me that I [...]
It’s easy to feel stuck in your routine (both literally and figuratively) when you spend a lot of your time at work, behind a desk. Staying healthy is a challenge for sure, but it’s necessary for your overall wellbeing and happiness. At Armada, we make this belief part of our culture with a Wellness [...]
Hello, everyone. If you’re new, welcome to my journey to the Baltimore Marathon! You can catch up here. Over the weekend, I switched it up by going on a bike ride with my cycling club. I thought it would be a good way to give my knees a break while still getting in my [...]
Hey, everyone. With a little under a month to go until the Marathon, my training regimen is in full swing. Luckily, no injuries so far. But, on the home front, there was an issue that gave me and my family quite a scare. My daughter is an avid athlete who, like me, dedicates a [...]
I’m often asked how I find the time: work, family and training for a marathon. Well, there’s no magic formula. I know, that’s probably not what you wanted to hear. Your balancing act will undoubtedly look different than mine, but one thing is for sure: you need to be able to focus on what’s [...]
Hello, again. And if you’re just starting to follow along, welcome! I’m Ed Walker, President of ArmadaGlobal, and this is my journey to the Baltimore Marathon. You can find the first post in the series here. This week, I decided it would be a good idea to take advantage of Ultimate Health’s Executive Physical [...]
“The first wealth is health, and it hurts to be broke.” Allow me to officially introduce myself. My name is Ed Walker, and I am the President of ArmadaGlobal. Prior to my role here, I was the President of Transamerica Direct. (Don’t worry, I won’t list my entire resume.) Over the years, I have [...]
