2018 Goal Accomplished by Thanksgiving
My goal this year was to run 1000 miles. In January it felt like a realistic goal but not a slam dunk. A lot can
Category: Running
Maybe I’ll Stick with the Half
I must admit I used to be a bit of a marathon snob. When someone told me they were running a half-marathon, I would often
Beautiful Day, Tough Course
Michigan weather can be very unpredictable. Last Friday it was about 80 degrees, then Saturday it dropped into the 40’s. Sunday morning, as about 2000
I’m an Olympian!
A while ago I learned about an organization named “Michigan Senior Olympics“. Their website listed all the events they hold, the qualifying criteria, and the
Yes, it’s Hot. But it’s a tradition.
If it’s July 4th in Frankenmuth, MI it’s probably 80 degrees and full sun. But it’s also time for the Volkslaufe. The “People’s Race” has
A Pleasant Surprise (Or, Running Pays)
My morning runs are usually fairly predictable. I may vary the route a little but I’m always in the same basic neighborhood so I see
Two Sides to Every Story
Hollywood, California. Home of the rich and famous. And the homeless. While visiting my son in LA this weekend I’ve been running through some great
My First Duathlon. (But not my last)
I’ve often thought about doing a triathlon. But the thought of competitive swimming any distance stops me every time. I can swim but not efficiently.
Running Through History
On a recent run I took a path I rarely take and went back in time more than 19 years. I was in a neighborhood just
Mapping Out The Race Year
Even though there’s still about a foot of snow on the ground outside I can almost feel the summer sun. That’s because I spent time