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Portland Marathon Weird, wet and wonderful in the rain When I daydream about marathons it’s always somewhere on the course in the high miles. It’s when you have that moment of truth. Where it hurts and you want to stop. Your body and your brain want you to stop. And you have to make a …
A little bit of navel gazing 10 things you didn’t know about me. I was a chubby kid growing up. Timid and unathletic, I was always picked last in all sports. I remember how depressed one little league coach would get when he realized he had to play me. My best baseball move was to …
The Wapack and Back How road marathon training translates poorly to mountain running! I was having trouble walking. My quads were totally trashed. Like a newbie flatlander after racing the downhills at their first Boston Marathon. My balance was wonky from the lack of strength in my hips and quads. I was stumbling a bit …
Zombies and Tabata Here’s a great new workout that I have discovered. In my current fitness routine I ride the bike twice a week. Here in New England you can’t ride outside for most of the year because it is cold, yucky and dangerous. I’m relegated to the stationary bike in the gym or to …
Running through the woods in Indy Eagle Creek Trail Marathon In the race photos I am smiling. But I know it’s at least a partially forced smile. One of those photos is from the turnaround point at the ½ before heading out on the second loop. You can tell I’m soaking wet and my singlet …
