Excellent and oft-overlooked point. Yudkowsky's recent advice that a 'strong' effort leads to mediocre results, and that to actually progress you must strive as your life were at stake, fits fitness perfectly. Once you've picked off the low-hanging fruit by starting a regular exercise routine, you'll only get in really good shape by putting in a life-or-death effort.

Another couple of quick questions: have you noticed notable improvements with your methodology? Or is it more of a keep in shape type thing? Could you email me whenever you have a chance. Thanks man.

Excellent. I just moved close to Tuft's where there's a track. I'll try it out - thank you.