MY WIFE WORRIES when I head out to a race, decked out in my neon shoes, tech shirt, and compression shorts. "What are you going to do," she asks me, "when all those hot women throw themselves at you?" Until now, oddly, this hasn't been a problem. However, at last week's Hightail to Ale 5K …
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Cure for a DNF: Water, Shade, and Perspective
One week after the Glacier Ridge 50-miler DNF and feeling much better. Ran Saturday morning with PR Fitness, holding it to 8 miles per Coach's direction (OK, 8.3 miles, but she wasn't looking). About halfway out it began to rain. Some people grumbled, but I loved every minute of it. Man, could I have used some …
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Melted at the Glacier Ridge
I slowly walked over to the aid station checkout desk. The nice lady there looked up at me. "What do you think, Jeff?" she asked. "Well, I'm stupid enough to try," I said. I was hoping for a laugh. Instead I got a look of motherly concern that made my heart sink. "You have no …
Running to Remember, and Save Lives
Last week was Eli's Run, an event hosted by PR Fitness coaches Marie and her husband Rob to remember and honor their son Eli, who was diagnosed with a genetic disorder in utero and unfortunately did not survive. As dedicated runners they decided on an annual race to celebrate his memory and raise funds to …
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