Dysfunction, Dependence, and a Crime Against Hummus

Today, St. Patrick's Day, was also a day of dysfunction. Having an active imagination and open mind, I'm perfectly willing to blame leprechauns. But whatever the cause, it was (in retrospect) a day filled with incidents that were both amusing and a bit disturbing. Here are some of my experiences today. Draw your own conclusions. …

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Peak Experiences

The last few weeks have been peak training time for my spring marathons and ultras. And let's just say I'm feeling it. So what does "peak training" mean? Extra miles per week, longer "long runs," and heavier weights and additional sets at strength training. And with hill-loving Coach Rob setting the routes, PR Fitness group …

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Leap Day Race: A Pisser of a Problem

TO PEE OR NOT TO PEE, THAT WAS THE QUESTION. So, which type of story would my loyal readers prefer regarding last Monday's Leap Day 4-mile race - another standard recap where I set a new PR, win a medal, impress the spectators, etc. etc.? Or whether I avoided an imminent biological emergency with nine hundred …

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My Life as a Rat

PASS THE CHEESE, PLEASE. I've been feeling like a rat lately. Not a gym rat - a lab rat. Unlike my involuntarily conscripted rodent comrades, this is my own fault. Like many runners who enjoy the sport, I want to be able to run, and run well, for many more years. And being over 50, …

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