The vernal equinox is upon us, and with it came the annual No Frills All Thrills Trail Race at Huron Meadows Metropark. Hard to believe it's been a year since the memorable 2014 race, with its Iditarod-like conditions. The NFAT is one of my favorite races, in part due to the minimalist approach the organizers …
Exiled in Paradise, and I Shall Have No Pi
The running gods either love me, or hate me. A week ago last Thursday, my wife, DD #2 and I flew to Costa Rica. They came for fun and sightseeing. So did I, with the side effect of having to work at our office starting last Monday. (Yes, the company I work for has an …
What Would You Trade the Rest of Your Life For?
During a recent run, I was told that a number of world-class athletes had once been asked the following: Suppose there was a drug that would guarantee victories in whatever events you chose, but would also cause you to die in five years. Would you take that drug? The surprising result became known as Goldman's …
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There Will Be a Brief Interlude for Attempted Humor
Our Saturday morning run was just cancelled - apparently 14 degrees below isn't the best weather for it. To celebrate this rare opportunity to sleep in, I'm taking a brief hiatus (a winter break, as it were) from my adventures in fitness to share some of my favorite jokes. Hey, it's damn cold out - …
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