Some of my faithful readers know that I have a strong interest in sustainable practices. For those of you who didn't - well, I have this strong interest in sustainable practices. That means, basically, that I support and encourage the three "Rs" of managing waste. I'm also firmly in favor of renewable energy sources and …
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In-Between Marathon Musings: Eating, Singing Bears, and Talking Trash
While picking up my Martian Marathon race packet at the expo, I got to talking with a woman whose husband is going to attempt his first ultramarathon. That's macho enough in my book, but not for him; he's going right to a 50-miler, and a tough one at that (the September North Face Challenge, as …
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Breaking News from Mars: Boston Bound!
WELL, THE MARTIANS WENT HOME. It was too cold for them. So Earth is safe for another year. In other good news - I completed the marathon and qualified for Boston! Yes, I'm really pleased! But at the end of this post, you'll see another example of the sense of perspective that seems to accompany the …
Preparing for the Invasion, Marathon-Style
The Martians invade Michigan on Saturday. This is NOT a rumor - I have evidence! My strategy? Run! 26.2 miles, to be exact. Hard to believe that this will be my first road marathon in four years. I've run thousands of miles since 2012, at every distance from 5K to 100K, except for the marathon. …
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