I was on mile seven of my Saturday morning run when I got the call. People don't usually call me during this run, so I was pretty sure what it was about. And it was quickly confirmed. My mother had passed away. The event was not unexpected; Mom had declined rapidly. For the last few …
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THIS NOT RACING IS TIRING ME OUT. After all my races this year I'm on a recovery break, and I was expecting to feel re-energized, even restless. Instead, I've had less energy and been more sore. I asked the head trainer at my gym, Body Specs, about it. "All year long, running more races than …
Just how powerful is chocolate? Witness the following. 7:00 a.m. in downtown Plymouth, MI. 26 degrees and dull gray sky. Sensible people are still in bed or enjoying breakfast and coffee in a warm location. And yet over 5,200 people are standing outside, shivering in Spandex, gloves, and beanies, waiting to begin a 10K or …
To all active and retired members of the U.S. armed forces and their families, I'd like to express my gratitude and respect for your sacrifices and service to our country. I hope you all had a safe and happy Veterans Day. On a somewhat related note, we've just returned from a trip to visit DD …
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