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Boston Attack
Several friends from my running club are competing in the Boston Marathon today, but all runners (and in particular distance runners) are joined in a fraternal bond. Further, as Americans, and as citizens of the world, we are shocked and deeply saddened … Continue reading
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Push Through The Pain
As a coach and an athlete, I have learned over the years, that there are two different types of pain. There is the pain of an obvious injury. These can range from pulls, tears, twists, sprains and broken bones. Concussions … Continue reading
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On The Road Again…
It’s been a while since I have written about running. I was unsure how it was going with my knee and I wanted a good test of my progress. Yesterday I completed the Sac Town 10 mile race. I had … Continue reading
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Opening Day
There is something about the smell of dirt and freshly mowed grass on a baseball field that always brings to my heart the feelings very similar to those only a first love can ever stir in one’s soul. I practically … Continue reading
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He is Risen
A little over 2000 years ago the Son of God, being in His very nature God, having all the power and authority of His Father, made Himself to be one of us to show us how to live and to … Continue reading
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Stuff Happens
Emotionally recovered from my failure in my last race, and able to start racking up the miles again, I am dealing with the fact that sometimes goals have to be flexible. I’m still able to compete in a race every … Continue reading
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DNF (Did Not Finish)
Four weeks ago, while doing a training run, I tripped and fell. I hit my knee cap full force on a rock. Assuming I had suffered a deep tissue bruise and bone bruise, I iced and rested and stayed off … Continue reading
Looking Forward Looking Back
At the turn of a year it is customary to reflect on the past and plan for the future. I am not a big fan of “resolutions” since, like most, I tend to forget about them and they fall, unnoticed … Continue reading
The Anatomy of My First Marathon
5 am wake up time met me with a steady rain and light wind. The rain got heavier as we neared the shuttle parking lot. The forecast called for heavy rain, strong wind and possible flooding in the Folsom area… … Continue reading
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Run so as to win the race…
All the training is done! In 7 days I will be running my first marathon. All that is left to do is mental preparation. This has been ongoing, but now that is all that is left to do. Avoid injury. Stay loose. … Continue reading
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