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 …
Feeling Restless – At Last!
Hooray for energy! This morning I ran seven miles with PR Fitness and went to the farmer's market to pick out some plants for the back deck. I then spent the afternoon inside, preparing for an exam tomorrow. It was where I belonged, but I spent much time looking through the window at a beautiful …
Great Event, But Where’s All the Trash?
Last Sunday was another "first" in my adventures in running - an early morning two-hour drive to Grand Rapids and the Gazelle Girl Half Marathon & 5K. So, one might wonder why a manly man like me would be part of a female-only race. Well, I was not there to take part in the race, …
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