Mittens vs. Gloves
Living in Michigan means lots of running in cold weather. Most years from November until April I need to dress for the cold. That means
Category: Running
2018 Goal Accomplished. Now on to 2019!
It feels great to accomplish a goal. Especially a goal that was a “stretch”. My 2018 mileage goal of 1000 miles was a stretch but
Training Tool or Gadget?
The Soleus GPS watch I’ve been using for close to ten years was acting up. It took forever for the GPS to connect, the strap
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
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