Happy Monday. Spent the weekend chasing my boys between the beach and the pool. Plenty of sun, not enough sleep (they were still up at the crack of dawn).

Here’s to a solid week ahead.

Here’s what we’ve got on deck today:

• Just Focus on Yourself

• Former Iconic US Soccer Defender

• Staying Locked in at 30s and Beyond

• Blocking Out the Noise as a New Parent

Let’s get into it.

📕 DAD WISDOM 

Less Barking, More Leading

We’ve all been there. You read some post about a parenting trend that makes your eyes roll. Or maybe you catch your partner scrolling while the kids are asking for attention and it bugs you.

But here’s the move: Instead of stewing or pointing fingers, just focus on showing up better yourself.

Be more present. More patient. More locked in. Not perfectly, but intentionally.

Your kids won’t remember the parenting debates…They’ll remember how you made them feel.

RAD DAD 

Alexi Lalas

Alexi Lalas is one of U.S. soccer’s most iconic defenders - rocking the 1994 World Cup, a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame, and the first modern-era American to play in Italy’s Serie A. But beyond the beard and spotlight, he’s a dad doing the inward work too.

Father of two, Alexi shares openly about parenting in a hyper-public world. He’s candid on shielding his kids from negativity, especially the ugly side of social media critics. He stresses the importance of teaching them about responsibility and communication:

“I tell them before carpool: make good choices. Mistakes are fine—just don’t keep repeating them,” he says.

More than a hall-of-famer or analyst, Alexi’s carving out a legacy in fatherhood—modeling how to stand strong, admit faults, and show up for the family.

Follow him here. 

DAD TOYS 

New Golf Shirt?

I love golf just as much as the next guy, but I try not to take my game (or my outfit) too seriously.

That’s where Tipsy Elves comes in.

Their golf shirts hit the sweet spot: performance-ready, ridiculously comfortable, and covered in prints that bring the laughs, especially when your swing doesn’t.

Because if you can’t break 80, you might as well break the dress code. At only $39.95, why not? Currently Buy One, Get One 50% Off. 

→ [Check out the full collection]

DAD BOD 

Stay Ahead of the Curve

Welcome to your 30s, when the aging creep starts hitting harder: creeping weight, muscle loss, sleep issues, and energy dips that don't bounce back like they used to.

The good news? You’re not powerless.

Here’s your four-part reset:

• Muscle is non-negotiable: You start losing it fast after 30. Lift something—bodyweight, kettlebells, bands—just stay consistent.

• Prioritize sleep: Aim for 7–9 hours. It’s where recovery happens. It’s the real fountain of youth.

• Feed your brain: Read. Learn new skills. Stay curious. A sharp mind = a strong body.

• Move daily: Doesn’t have to be a full workout. Walk. Stretch. Do 20 pushups. Just don’t stay still.

Play the long game and build momentum now for the decades ahead. Dive deeper here. 

JUNK DRAWER 

• Dad Lab: In case you missed it, we’re kicking off our first ‘Dad Lab’ this Thursday. Join health and wellness pro, Tyler Nicholson, breakdown what you need to pay attention to on your next blood panel + some tools to keep in your health arsenal. It’s free. 30minutes with a Q+A. Google Meet. Sign up here.

• IRL Events: Working on getting some dad meetups (outside of run clubs) going across the country. Stay tuned!

• Friendly competition: Shout-out to the top 3 runners from last week. Join the Dad Day Club [here] on Strava and get in on the weekly leaderboard.

We sold out of the first batch of ‘Dad’ hats last week… because apparently dads have good taste. But we pulled a few strings (thanks, Mark) and scored 20 more hats just in time for Father’s Day. Order today and it’ll land on your doorstep by Sunday. Big thanks to fellow Dad Day subscriber Ben P. for the photo 🙌

Get yours here. 

DAD HUMOR