THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: If you're going to a place with a lot of people and things to drink, get there early. Last Sunday was the Scrumpy Skedaddle, the final event in Running Fit's "Thirsty 3" series. Like the Hightail to Ale (at the Atwater Brewery in Detroit), and Running Between the Vines (at the Sandhill …
Continue reading Grumpy at the Scrumpy, But It Comes Out All Right
Thank goodness it's raining in Empire, and that I volunteered. I'm signed up to run the Scrumpy Skedaddle 5K this weekend, and I'd gotten it into my head that it was Saturday morning, likely because most of my races have been on Saturdays. Then I showed up to help with Friday registration and found out the race …
Continue reading Fall Running, Timely Rain, and a Few Other Things I’m Thankful For
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 - …
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 …
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