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I found myself disappointed with this year’s run.  It’s a dis-satisfaction that ate inside me.  It wasn’t the race that beat me.  The annoying new configuration with charity village out in no man’s land didn’t beat me.  It was myself.  … Continue reading →

It’s going to be a warm one. My foot gets healthier everyday but moans about soreness. I was sidelined for a month because of an injury. Tomorrow will not be a day for me to run my best. I decided … Continue reading →

It’s coming. The Chicago Marathon arrives in less than a week. We laid out the plan, food, clothing, and transportation.  Matthew’s tapering.  I’m recovering. Anxiety around us is building up. Matthew posted, “Nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room … Continue reading →

I stood gazing at my things feeling overwhelmed. I have so much to sort through, discard, and organized. I corralled my things into one area and began to piles, stuff to keep and things to toss.  What would be important … Continue reading →

After a conversation with Kathie, I decided to declutter and streamline my life. Kathie had to go through the belongings of a loved one that past away this summer.  It’s a tough to go through someone’s memories.  It’s harder to … Continue reading →

Life happens.  Events change future events.  I have to revise my expectations for this year’s Chicago Marathon. My original goal for this year’s Chicago Marathon is to pull my time down below four hours.  Training at the beginning of the … Continue reading →

This nagging foot problem just won’t go away.  It prevented from running consistently the past month and running my last long day.  My mini vacation from work didn’t help. The pain eased a bit. I tested my foot last Tuesday … Continue reading →