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Fair Weather Runner

I often get into Twitter fights with @RunningBecause over my decisions not to run in crappy weather.  He makes good points. If you are training for a race, you should train for race conditions. Since you never know what the weather will … Continue reading

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Training Log: Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon (Week 8)

I am feeling good about my running this week, but I am not excited about my training. I’ve got two more weeks until the Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon and then two 10 mile races in April, so it is not a … Continue reading

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Twenty Days

What would I have done differently if I knew this time last year that I only had 20 more days to talk to my Dad, to see his smile, to share his pride in my children? Would I have given … Continue reading

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Training Log: Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon (Week 7)

Wow. Week 7. Only three more weeks until the Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon! Now that my ITB/glute/piriformis is mostly behaving, it’s time to do longer long runs to prepare to run 13.1 miles. Monday (9 mile easy run) Walking: 1 mile … Continue reading

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Lessons From The Mat

My son is wrapping up his last year of wrestling today, making his second and final appearance in the “national” championship tournament for his league. Over the years, I have gone from barely being able to watch his matches to … Continue reading

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