Doing a Brick, Tastes Like a Brick, Iron Lady, Iron Legs

On August 20, 2015 By RunBikeThrowIn Run Woodstock - 2012 & Beyond, Running & Cycling1 Comment

ALL SET FOR THE CRIM this weekend! Outfit and gear selected and packed, maps printed, and bike cleaned and lubed, checked and ready to go. Friday afternoon I ride the 60 miles or so to Flint, pick up my race packet, then head to my hotel. Saturday morning I bike to the start, run the 10-miler, then …

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Life and Doughnuts in Durand

On May 24, 2013May 24, 2013 By RunBikeThrowIn Running & CyclingLeave a comment

"Would you like some coffee?" was the first thing Chris said to me as I entered her bakery. Maybe she asked this of everyone, or perhaps she saw a chilled, haggard-looking guy in a bike helmet and made a logical conclusion. Day two of my weekend trip started pleasantly with a short ride from Fenton …

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