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
Snow, Paczkis, Beer and More Snow
Parts of the annual 5k Paczki Run in Hamtramck are predictable and parts are unpredictable. The predictable parts are the paczkis, beer and polka tent. Unpredictable?
I Couldn’t Pass Up The Beach
There are times when you just can’t say no. Like when you were looking forward to a run along the Ft. Lauderdale beach on A1A
Running can be a team sport
Although I generally enjoy running alone more than running with a group, I do miss team sports at times. I don’t play softball anymore, and
2017 Mission Accomplished
Last week I achieved my 2017 mileage goal of 1000 miles and it feels good. When I set that goal a year ago I felt
A Sprint to the Finish
I’m cutting it a little close this year. Wednesday is November 1 so I have two months to meet my goal of running 1,000 miles in