Runner’s Fears
Over the years I’ve met many would be runners who tell me they have excused themselves from running for fear of: “I’m not a real runner!” Sure you are. If you’re running, you’re a runner. […]
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What Do Runners Wear?
Well, everything and nothing. While the vast majority of runners do wear traditional running attire, there certainly are an abundance of outliers that go against the traditional. There are races for runners wearing pink bunny […]
Have a Nice Trip
Last Saturday morning I fell down and broke my crown. I didn’t really break it, but I certainly gave it some rough treatment. I had gotten up early to check Weather.com. When could I work […]
So you want to become a runner!
Being a long time runner I’m not reluctant to mention that fact when meeting someone for the first time. It’s then not unusual for that new acquaintance to mention that he or she would like […]
Cartwheeling Sandwiches
Puerto Rican Entree TRIPLETA INGREDIENTS 1 garlic clove 1 medium onion ¼ cup ketchup 3 tablespoons lemon juice ¼ cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons adobo seasoning ¼ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon salt 1¼ pounds sirloin […]
Running with the Bulls(hitters):
While we’ve all heard about and seen the runners who run with the bulls during the “Running of the Bulls” in Pamplona, Spain and have to wonder why anyone in their right mind would want […]
Outrunning Father Time!
Because of my regular daily schedule during the week, normally I wait and do my long runs on the weekend, usually Sunday but some days on Saturday. After one of my long run on a […]
Ahh, summer
Finally, summer is here. I’m now convinced that I can put away my long sleeved shirts, my running tights, my gloves, my ear warmers, my heavy socks and all the rest of the cold weather […]
The Time I Tortured Myself for No Good Reason
Over the years, many people have questioned my intelligence, most notably several past bosses. You need look no further for damning evidence to back up this charge than Exhibit A: I once ran a marathon. […]
Things only runners understand
If you are new at running or hang around with runners you’ll hear and see things that a “normal” person wouldn’t necessarily understand so in the spirit of good fellowship to the hoi polloi, I […]