Author Archives: Kirk

About Kirk

My background is in education, specifically math. I have also spent over 10 years as a coach and been fortunate to be part of one of the premier softball programs in the country. Over the years I have developed a passion for logic and truth. Finally, I decided to write about it.

14 till 26

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Kirk

Two weeks until the marathon… I ran the first 7 miles of the race course today (and back) with my training partner and then drove the entire course. The next two weeks is all about mental preparation. Physically, I am ready … Continue reading →

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Loops, Out and Backs and Running Partners

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Kirk

Just two weeks from my first marathon and my training is going very well. We ran our last long run this past weekend and the mental barrier of running 20 miles is behind me. Now it is time to start easing up … Continue reading →

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Proposition Picks

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Kirk

Several of my friends and readers have asked about the whereabouts of my typical proposition recommendations. I have posted my thoughts about two of this year’s propositions (30 and 32) in my post from September 28 in detail. As usual, … Continue reading →

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Just 16… Or 20

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Kirk

Ask any long distance runner how far they are running and they will probably answer “just __ miles today.” It is sort of the runners’ version of trash talk, but it also feeds the runners’ motivation. As our training runs … Continue reading →

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Sudden Gradual Change

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Kirk

Two and a half years ago I bought a new pair of running shoes and started running around my neighborhood. I trained for and ran my first 5k and then ran another with my daughter. I knew I needed to … Continue reading →

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“Oh CTA, ‘there you go again'”

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Kirk

The biggest problem with the California Teachers Association is that they attempt to use our children in an attempt to blackmail us into paying for their liberal causes. If you happen to lean left, this may be OK with you, … Continue reading →

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Furthest I’ve Ever Run

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Kirk

It’s been a couple weeks since I have updated you all… I have been persevering through my training… Some days better than others. Most people have at least heard of ‘the wall’ in running a marathon, but there walls to … Continue reading →

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Distractions

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Kirk

After running the 7 mile race last weekend I succumbed to the business of life and to some distractions that really interfered with my training this week. I didn’t run as much as I had hoped and my core work was severely lacking, as well. Today … Continue reading →

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On Our Way…

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Kirk

I felt slow this week! The Insanity workouts seem to be building up my wind, but the muscles are sore and I just can’t generate any speed while I am running. Then again, I ran 7 miles at Run On … Continue reading →

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Week One Done

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Kirk

Although my running remained about what it was, adding Insanity this week definitely stepped up my over all training. I can’t keep up with Sean T yet, but I did notice an improvement in my running form, I believe is … Continue reading →

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