Author Archives: mark

I look forward to watching or hearing updates of the Boston Marathon each year. The Boston Marathon celebrates the human spirit. It celebrates persistence, commitments to a goal, and achievement. It’s a reflection of sacrifice, love, fellowship, and dedication. I … Continue reading →

Today I trained to train.  CARA’s 2013 Summer Marathon Training Program begins June 15th and I volunteered to be a group leader.  Pledging for my school’s professional business fraternity, taking 17 credit hours of academic work, commuting, and work took … Continue reading →

It looks like this year is becoming the “Year of the Bike.” My butt will be in the saddle for much of the spring and summer.  I’ve got rides upon rides scheduled or wanting to get scheduled. I’m seriously considering … Continue reading →

I found rest  some  and time analyze the first half of the semester.  The rest felt good and I realized that I pushed myself too hard. The first half of the semester left me mentally and physically exhausted.  It feels … Continue reading →

The snow slowly melts to seep into the ground and run into the sewers. The temperature was great for a Sunday afternoon ride around the north and northwest Chicago suburbs.  The sky was overcast and puddles lay on the roads.  … Continue reading →

Matthew and I committed ourselves to travel to Wisconsin to train at Lapham Peak and Kettle Moraine South this winter season. Chicagoland typically receives less snow than Wisconsin.  We were willing to sacrifice time, money, and energy to find decent … Continue reading →

Two pieces of wisdom from the wise old Gambler aided me during this race. The first bit of advice I remembered was “You got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away … Continue reading →