Prairie Spirit 50: The Key to a PR

I came off the trail, made the final turn into the fairgrounds, and there was the finish line. After nearly nine hours of “run south, turn around, run north” I was about to find out if I would set a new personal record (PR) for the 50-mile distance. Did I? Result momentarily. But can you …

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Failure + Failure + Failure = Success

The title of this post is based on something similar I read online today. I hope it’s true. I think it’s fair to say that my race season this year was disappointing. I failed to finish either of the 100-milers I started, and even though I got past 100 miles at the Tahoe 200, I …

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Eat, Jeff, Eat!

Who would’ve thought eating enough would be so hard. I know, I know, most of you out there don’t have any trouble meeting your daily caloric needs and then some. If this is too sensitive a topic you have my permission to stop reading now, and even toss in an expletive or two. Thanks for …

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Beginning a Book, and Closing a Chapter

Last time, I recalled the story of the wonderful time Joyce and I had at Dancing Lion Chocolate in Manchester, New Hampshire in 2017. The shop was recommended by Rob and Margit of the Ash Street Inn, a B&B where we spent the night. I have the standard day photo, but I think this nighttime …

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