MOST VALUABLE RUNNER of 2014. All I can say is - WOW. And thank you all so much. Yesterday when I crossed the finish line at the Holiday Hustle 5K, I accomplished my goal of competing in every single event on the 2014 Running Fit calendar. It was a total of 23 events from January through December, …
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So Long, Mom, and Thanks for All the Comments
I was on mile seven of my Saturday morning run when I got the call. People don't usually call me during this run, so I was pretty sure what it was about. And it was quickly confirmed. My mother had passed away. The event was not unexpected; Mom had declined rapidly. For the last few …
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Star Spangled Thanks, and Running Thoughts
To all active and retired members of the U.S. armed forces and their families, I'd like to express my gratitude and respect for your sacrifices and service to our country. I hope you all had a safe and happy Veterans Day. On a somewhat related note, we've just returned from a trip to visit DD …
Spectators: Well-Intentioned Lies, and Positive Signs
DEAR RACE SPECTATORS: You're wonderful. Really, you are. But please be careful what you say. One of the things I enjoy about running races are the people who come out to watch us and cheer us on. I've written before about how encouraging runners are to each other, particularly with ultramarathons, but the folks who …
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