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Category Archives: Health
Flying Faster: Half Marathon Results
“Hey Mark, look up,” I whispered to myself. Beautiful. Simply beautiful. The morning sun charged the skyline. Mother Nature gave us great weather. The wind cooled our sweaty bodies. The temperature did not beat us senseless. The people around … Continue reading
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The New Running Partner
Meet my new running partner, the ASICS GT-2140. My last partner, ASICS GEL-Foundation 7, stayed with me way past its retirement age. The soles were well worn. The cushion no longer cushioned. He saw me through my first marathon. He … Continue reading
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Marathon Monday: Quality Week
It was a good week for running. I did not alter my schedule. Each run went smoothly. The weather cooperated. I felt very good. To top it off, I found gear for super cheap gear for training. Here’s hoping for … Continue reading
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Thirty-One Days Before the Half Marathon
The half marathon is just around the corner and a couple of months after that is the Chicago Marathon. Everything has been going a bit smoothly. I am maintaining my weight. I feel stronger. Positive energy is running through my … Continue reading
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Charity Runner for Children’s Memorial Hospital
I went back and forth this spring whether I should be a charity runner or not. There has been a lot on my plate the past few months. I had a lot of excuses not to do it but I … Continue reading
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Marathon Training and Leading a Better Life
The Chicago Marathon begins in 160 days. Today, I ran for the first time since I left for the Smoky Mountains three weeks ago. Unlike last year, the marathon and health will be only one of two major priorities. No … Continue reading
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Bike Commuting Experiment
I started riding for recreation again. Lately, I’ve been thinking about commuting on a bike instead of in my car. I enjoy driving to work but I also enjoy cycling. There are so many benefits to commuting on bicycle. There … Continue reading
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