Welcome to AMPTheCoach
Helping you run farther, travel smarter, and live freely — by any means possible.
I’m Anthony, but most folks call me AMP. I’m a marathoner, traveler, storyteller, and entrepreneur on a mission to push limits and rewrite the playbook on what freedom looks like.
I started this blog for people like us — the ones chasing more than just finish lines. Whether you’re grinding for that sub-4 marathon, plotting a passport-stamped life outside the 9-to-5, or trying to build a mindset that doesn’t fold under pressure, you’re in the right place.
Here, you’ll find:
- Running tips & marathon training plans to keep your feet moving and your goals in sight
- Travel guides & remote work hacks for those ready to live on their own terms
- Mindset shifts & productivity tools to help you stop surviving and start thriving
- Real stories — unfiltered, human, and often funny — about ambition, loss, love, and growth
This isn’t just a blog. It’s a blueprint for people tired of playing it safe — and ready to build a life they don’t need a vacation from.
Start with my favorite post: “Fasting Chronicles-Day 1: No Food, Just Water and Willpower”
Latest from the Blog
- Day 1: The Road to Boston Starts Here
There’s something poetic about chasing a goal most people don’t really understand. When you tell someone you’re trying to qualify for the Boston Marathon, they usually nod politely, not realizing how insane that actually is. For men my age, the qualifying time is 3 hours and 2 minutes. That’s a 6:55 pace per mile for … Read more - Are We Dating Narcissists—Or Just Watching People Cosplay Them Online?
I normally don’t let people set me up on dates. I like to vet people myself. But a good friend of mine said she had someone perfect for me. Because I respected this friend, I told her: put us in the same room and I’ll do the rest. We met at a cookout this past … Read more - From MBA Project to Startup: The Founder Journey Behind Wagabond
Going to business school was one of the best decisions I ever made. People clown MBAs all the time—say it’s a scam, a networking tax, or that you can just YouTube your way to a business education. And yeah, you can learn discounted cash flow from a textbook, but you can’t replicate that 3 a.m. … Read more - Everyone Wants to Be a Creator—But What Are You Actually Good At?
From a Cabinet Shop in Florida to Leading Remote Strategy: How I Earned My Freedom Through Career Capital I started working in the fifth grade. Not babysitting. Not mowing lawns. I was in a cabinet shop—Made Rite Cabinets—my uncle’s business in Jacksonville, Florida. He paid me $5.50 an hour to clean the shop, sand boards, … Read more - Deliberate Practice: The Secret Weapon for Standing Out at Work
How I Went From “Not Good Enough” to Running Strategy—One Skill at a Time Most people think they’re getting better just because they’re working. They show up, check boxes, answer emails, and assume that time spent equals skill gained. But if you’re not deliberately stretching yourself—if you’re not training with intention—you’re just reinforcing mediocrity. I … Read more - Doing What You Love? Only If People Will Pay You for It
The Law of Financial Viability in a Culture Obsessed with Passion Everyone wants to do what they love. Everyone wants autonomy. But most people aren’t willing to do what it takes to earn it. They want the reward before the reps. The lifestyle without the labor. And the truth is, if you’re chasing freedom in … Read more - To All the Girls I Loved Before
What I Never Said, But Should’veThis one’s been a long time coming. Not to reopen old wounds or romanticize the past. Not to beg, explain, or rewrite history. This isn’t a flex. It’s not regret, either. It’s recognition. A quiet, grown-man acknowledgment of the ways I showed up—and didn’t—for the women I once called mine. … Read more - What to Do After High School
If You Have No Plan”My best friend’s nephew just graduated high school. No job. No skills. No clue what comes next. I get it. I’ve been there—or at least close. See, I didn’t have the luxury of not choosing. My father made it real simple:“At 18, you’re either going to college or joining the military.”That … Read more - Why Finishing a Marathon Should Be on Your Résumé
Let’s get one thing straight: finishing a marathon isn’t just a fitness flex. It’s a character statement. In a world where everyone talks about grit, perseverance, and follow-through, completing 26.2 miles is a rare, tangible example that proves you actually walk (or run) the talk. In the United States, less than 1 in 500 people … Read more - Burn the Resume, Keep the Soul
Losing My Dream Job Didn’t Break Me—It Set Me Free I thought I had it figured out. An MBA. A dream tech job lined up before graduation. I had climbed the mountain, suited up, rehearsed my elevator pitch, shook the right hands. I played the game, played it well—and still got dropped. February 2023. The … Read more - The Gym Solves Almost Everything (But Not Quite)
How Movement Helped Me Heal from Losing Love, a Dream Job, and Myself “Just hit the gym.” We’ve all heard that line—after a breakup, job loss, or one of life’s curveballs. It used to annoy me. Like, how is doing squats supposed to help me get over heartbreak or unemployment? But after life humbled me … Read more - The Blog Ender: Date 4
Signs and Shifts Routine, Interrupted Jasmine and I had settled into a rhythm—texts throughout the week, shared memes, quick phone calls. It was becoming something real. Comfortable. Familiar. But maintaining that closeness gets tricky when you’re living life on the go.As an international businessman, travel is part of the package. And being gone all the … Read more
What This Site Is About
Running & Fitness
Training plans, race strategies, mindset shifts — and the hard truths about what it takes to go the distance.
Whether you’re lacing up for your first 5K or eyeing that Boston qualifier, I’ve got real-world tools to help you run farther, faster, and with more purpose.
Travel Adventures
From solo trips to weekend escapes, I share stories, tips, and hacks for exploring new cities, cultures, and versions of yourself.
If you’ve ever booked a flight just to feel something — welcome. This is for the passport-stamped souls chasing freedom, not just photos.
Entrepreneurship & Mindset
We talk building brands, taking risks, and staying grounded through the chaos.
From bootstrapping businesses to bouncing back after failure, I pull from real experience to show how mindset fuels momentum.
This section is for the ones who want to create, not conform — and build a life they don’t need a break from.
Ready to level up your life by any means necessary?
Dive into the blog, explore actionable ideas, and get the tools to run stronger, travel farther, and build freedom on your terms.