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On The Taper – With One Week to Go
I am twelve taper miles to go to the Chicago Marathon. 4 @ 3 mile runs. I will run one of those with my friends from “What’s a Few Miles Among Friends?” Yes, Maddy, Petra, Melisa (AND her husband) are...
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2 Days To Go!
2 days to go!I fly out to Chicago this morning!I have not flown since 2000. This could be an interesting experience!Be still my heart!Meeting Petra, Maddy and Maddy's daughter! Yes! We are at the expo!
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1 day to go!
Almost here!The flight was fine, security was easier than I thought it would be.My iPod provided in flight entertainment.The hotel was nicer than I expected!Off to meet friends for a morning...
View ArticleToday is the Day!
Well, its here!Maddy, Melisa, Petra, and I had a delicious carbo and protein loading dinner at the Trattori Roma restaurant last night. Bill is running the race also. He is Melisa's husband. We shared...
View ArticleDid Not Finish!
I am very sorry to report that I did not finish.The Bad News -I am a DNF (Did Not Finish). At mile 18, my legs started to cramp again. It didn't seem too bad. At about mile 22, it became more and more...
View ArticleThis Runner Needs Your Help And Opinions!
First of all, I wrote a Chicago Marathon race report and was going to post it, but I didn’t. Maybe I will in the future but I’m just not inspired to do that now.A lot of my friends have been concerned...
View ArticleRunners, Bloggers, Relationships!
Great People, Runners!I have found myself in the middle of something huge. I think that I am a member of a group of peers that rival anything I have ever been a part of. It is very exciting!If you have...
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Yep! I Registered for Another Marathon!
Yes, I have. I figure that I will get very good at running almost marathon distances or I will actually complete a marathon. I tell my friends that I am the Almost Marathon Man. I’m putting time and...
View ArticleViva Las Vegas! (I hope so!)
Support -I have a lot of support from a person like you. I appreciate it. You are the person that keeps me going in this quest of mine.In just a few days, I will be running the Las Vegas Marathon!You...
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I Was Selfish!
First of all, There was bad news and there was good news. The bad news? I am no longer a member of the “almost marathon” club. I am an actual marathon runner. I completed the Las Vegas Marathon in...
View Article2008 – A Personal Year Of Achievement!
I accomplished a lot last year. I achieved a life goal. This is a running blog. I did do some running. I did discover that running can wear the body down. I discovered that I do exude my electrolytes,...
View ArticleThe 2009 Schedule! (A Start Anyway...)
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Update!
I ran 26 miles even last week. I am trying to up the runs to include two 10Ks per week. I am working on the speed, as well.I have 87.35 miles for the month of January and, coincidentally, I have run...
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The Doldrums...
A dictionary might define “Doldrums” as a period of stagnation or slump.Am I in a slump? Am I being inactive? No to both. I use the term to describe a state where I am training but not actually for a...
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What? February is Almost Over?
OK, they tell you at the start line that there are photographers all along the route so when you see one, Smile! At least act like you're having a good time. AND... No matter how tired I got, it was a...
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March! (Already?)
Last week, I ran 30.1 miles at a pace of about 9:17. I am trying to get faster.First of all, let me say that I actually like running on my treadmill. It is an offensive machine in that it makes me work...
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Things & Stuff!
Running!Yes, I have been running. So much that I felt last week should be an easy week. That was the plan, but you know how these things go… I ran 26.1 miles. All on the treadmill. I seem to be getting...
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How Far Have I Run?
I never thought that I would have come as far as I have with my running. It has been an amazing journey. I want to thank all of you that have encouraged me along the way. Don't think you're done,...
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Things Can Change So Quickly…
And things did do that for me yesterday.My best friend died yesterday. I’m talking about Molly, my Australian Shepard. It happened suddenly. She had a carcinoma (tumor) on her heart that had burst. The...
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I've moved my blog.As this blog was not available for so long, I went and purchased my own domain. A friend is hosting it.If you would like to visit it, you can click on the following link -www.cewtwo.com
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FUN ON THE TRAIL!The Jeep trail we took this weekend was part of a series of trails above the gambling cities of Blackhawk and Central City. It was hot in the city and this was a great way to escape...
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October 2018 Vacation
Englewood, Colorado to Ely, Nevada. The San Rafael Swell along the way.Stayed at the Hotel Nevada in Ely.A day exploring Great Basin National Park.Travel from Ely to Parowan Gap Petroglyph site.A...
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