I DECLARED MY INDEPENDENCE YESTERDAY. You probably didn't notice. There was no formal diplomatic announcement, or fireworks or anything. I just went for a run. Running and freedom have been associated for a long time. After all, the original "Marathon" was run to announce the victory of the Athenians over the Persians, which preserved Greek …
Category: Running & Cycling
Dashing and Burning, But Not Jumping
HERE'S A RIDDLE FOR YOU. As I arrived at the Running Fit Dash & Burn Soiree last night, a sticker with a mystery name was slapped on my back, and I had to guess who I was using "20 questions". Hokey, but it got people talking quickly and easily with other folks they didn't know - …
Muscle Power
I hope all my fellow fathers had a great Father's Day yesterday! I got to spend part of my Sunday with DD #2, who kept an eye on me while I took a pre-triathlon practice swim in Kent Lake. This Wednesday is the big day! Open water swimming is different from the pool, all right. …
Twin Peaks
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my little bro and sister! Today they reached a certain milestone that I passed a couple of years ago. For the sake of propriety I won't mention what it is, but anyone who remembers the original name of this blog (*) has a clue. So as my brother and sister are twins, …
RUN COFFEE WRITE 