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 …
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Cold Logic: No Frills All Thrills Race Recap
I HAVE FOUND SOMETHING TO APPRECIATE ABOUT THIS WINTER. (Warning: it's based on the fact that I ran outdoors all winter, so I'm guessing that many of you will not be nodding your head in agreement.) Okay, here goes. . . . (Remember, I warned you.) . . . Last Saturday, I ran the No …
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Run to Get Happy, Run to Get Fit
"SO WHAT'S THE MOST DEPRESSING SONG you've ever heard?" the girl at the coffee shop asked me this morning. Actually, she was in a good mood. She explained how neat it was that listening to sad songs like the blues are actually a way to feel better when you're down. Running works well, too, I thought. …
Wonder Woman and Ultra Man
SUPERHEROES LIVE AMONG US, particularly in the running community. They aren't usually noticed because they don't get (or seek) a lot of publicity. The challenges they undertake are generally personal, and it's easy to mistake them for ordinary mortals. When I'd planned my 2012 year-long celebration of turning 50, with its associated events and challenges, …
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