‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (Run Run Reindeer! Edition)
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (by Clement Clarke Moore 1779-1863, originally known as “A Visit from St. Nicholas” in 1822), updated by Jeremy Murphy, 2013. ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas And All Through the House Not a Runner was Stirring No child or my Spouse. The Runners were nestled all snug in their beds While […]
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (by Clement Clarke Moore 1779-1863, originally known as “A Visit from St. Nicholas” in 1822), updated by Jeremy Murphy, 2013. ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas And All Through the House Not a Runner was Stirring...
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On Dec. 4, 1988, 25 years ago today, I ran my first full marathon in Dallas, Texas. It was spectacular! Early that year, I made the decision to run the Dallas White Rock Marathon. I realized this meant 9 months of tough training. I trained hard, on the roads, trails, and speed work on TCU’s […]
On Dec. 4, 1988, 25 years ago today, I ran my first full marathon in Dallas, Texas. It was spectacular! Early that year, I made the decision to run the Dallas White Rock Marathon. I realized this meant 9 months of tough training. I trained hard, on the roads, trails,...HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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Checking in with my November workout challenge, a lighter one for athletic folks who like to eat. I found this website called “SparkPeople” (see www.sparkpeople.com) that challenged us to do 10 minutes or more of exercise for the whole month of November, entitling you to feast on Thanksgiving Day. […]
Checking in with my November workout challenge, a lighter one for athletic folks who like to eat. I found this website called “SparkPeople” (see www.sparkpeople.com) that challenged us to do 10 minutes or more of exercise for the whole month...Vets’ Day Tribute
Remembering our Veterans on Veteran’s Day. We remember your amazing hard work, dedication, and amazing sacrifices made by you and your families. You will never be forgotten. Poetry speaks much more eloquently that I can on a day like this. Moved by reading and re-reading “In Flanders Fields”, Moina Michael in November 1918 wrote […]
Remembering our Veterans on Veteran’s Day. We remember your amazing hard work, dedication, and amazing sacrifices made by you and your families. You will never be forgotten. Poetry speaks much more eloquently that I can on a day like this. Moved by...Filling my Running Bucket List
Ever heard of Joy Johnson? She’s the 86 year-old (the oldest in this year’s race) who finished the New York Marathon (her 25th), then died shortly afterward. Her epitaph might read: “I want to die running”. She’s been telling the press and her family that since at least 2008. The Wall Street Journal wrote a […]
Ever heard of Joy Johnson? She’s the 86 year-old (the oldest in this year’s race) who finished the New York Marathon (her 25th), then died shortly afterward. Her epitaph might read: “I want to die running”. She’s been telling the press...Hip-Hip-Hooray!
Well, it’s been an interesting month of speed drills and sore hips (yes, both of them). I’ve broken my 5k PR a few times (maybe 4X?). Then Saturday’s run left an unexpectedly deeper, lasting impression. Within a few steps after starting my run, I was “Garmin blind”: when your Garmin timekeeper watch switches from […]
Well, it’s been an interesting month of speed drills and sore hips (yes, both of them). I’ve broken my 5k PR a few times (maybe 4X?). Then Saturday’s run left an unexpectedly deeper, lasting impression. Within a few steps after starting my run, I...Super-Duper Speed Drills
Happy mid-October, my month for fall “speed drills”. It’s nice to have a break from pounding out miles day after day and focusing on my main running weakness, a general lack of speed. How does one become a faster runner? Here are a few suggestions: 1. Occasional speed tests (5k, 10k, mile, 800s, 5mi). I’m […]
Happy mid-October, my month for fall “speed drills”. It’s nice to have a break from pounding out miles day after day and focusing on my main running weakness, a general lack of speed. How does one become a faster runner? Here are a few suggestions:...