I CHARGED DOWN THE FINAL STRAIGHTAWAY toward the "Mile 3" sign, hearing nothing but my own heavy breathing. Behind me, somewhere, were close to 800 other runners. Ahead was one lone runner - and the pace bike. My mind was flashing between two thoughts: Keep going - just hold it together a little longer - …
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Dressed for Success: Red Carpet Run Recap
LADIES, I HAVE NO IDEA WHY you spend so much time and money shopping for clothes and making yourselves up. I can put together an outfit in just a few minutes, with clothes I already own, then run a 5K in them - and win a Best Dressed award! What's my secret? Let me set …
Signs of the Apocalypse
I'M GIVING YOU FAIR WARNING. During my wonderful vacation up north last week, I took some photos that suggest something "revelationary" is brewing in the Sleeping Bear Dunes. No fire and brimstone or geese flying backwards, just a collection of little signs that cumulatively suggest - dare I say it - an omen. I haven't …
Swimming in Proverbial Soup
I COULDN'T FINISH THE SWIM CLASS. One hour into the 90-minute workout, I pulled myself out of the pool and told the instructors I could not continue. I was exhausted and my legs were cramping so badly I could no longer kick. It was a Sunday morning in April, week one of a 10-week masters-coached …
RUN COFFEE WRITE 