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The Summer Smoothie Spectacular! It’s all fresh in the summer. I know. I know. I know. When I talk about smoothies your brain switches off. I sound like some sort of California new-age nutrition wonk. But, bear with me. This is a fantastic time of year to learn the art of the smoothie and apply …
5 at 5 Sun Salutations on the Summer Solstice. My training cycle for Boston this year took a lot out of me. Not so much physically. Training is always hard physically. But mentally, I felt the weight of it. The constant tension of having to screw up enough energy and courage and enthusiasm to hit …
6.01 Miles, 55 degrees cool and overcast. 29 days into this project. Actually 31, if you count the warm up days. Almost done. Are you going to miss me? Had the Mexicali Blues running through my head while I was out this morning. Is there anything a man don’t stand to lose, When the devil …
5.2 miles, 55 deg, sunny. Rain came through last night. Broke the heat. Ground was still wet this morning. Beautiful morning. Took Buddy for the first loop. He was fine. Cool enough to keep the deer flies at bay. Was a bit sore in the back and hands and forearms this morning. Went out …
Saturday – 5.2 Miles – 85 and super-muggy Sunday – 8.2 Miles with the club – dry and sunny low 80’s I slept in Saturday. Did my chores in the morning. Got out around lunchtime. It was soooooo humid. I was sweating like crazy. Gave Buddy the day off. This weather would end him. The …
