A group of runners make their way to the front immediately after race director D announces, “on your mark, get set, go!”. After two miles of introductions and discussions, E, […]
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P'tit train du Nord Quebec
M and I spent a week riding our bikes through Quebec along the Parc Linéaire Le Petit Train du Nord. This 125-mile rail trail is a long, smooth ride in […]
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Organ Donation
Should I sign up for organ donation or not? Today I was stopped at a red light behind this bumper sticker: Seeing it was a good reminder to investigate the […]
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How to Avoid Poison Ivy
Poison ivy is everywhere, and sometimes brushing up against it can’t be avoided. But there are steps you can take to avoid getting an itchy rash ever again. Step 1. […]
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Morels
T sent me a picture of morels he found in his yard. He said that they were growing along the border between the lawn and the woods. On my short […]
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Green Mountain Gravel Growler
A massive ride through the deeply hidden areas of Vermont, a simple game of connect-the-dots along a beautiful constellation of some of the best craft breweries in the country.
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Helderberg to Hudson 1/2 Marathon
Today was the Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon. In my spring fever leading up to the race, I indulged in overdoing everything including all-day trail running, an icewater swim, bonk […]
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Tenandeho Whitewater Derby 2019
Months ago I had decided not to compete in the Tenandeho Whitewater Derby this year. Instead I would be sensible and just run the 5 mile Delmar Dash running race […]
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Hyannis Marathon
My pre-race warm-up run is wet and windy, but I overheated in my light windbreaker. I decide to leave behind the jacket and just run in shorts and a long-sleeved […]
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Stockade-athon 2018
The 2018 Stockade-athon in Schenectady went very well, although it highlights aspects of my running that I haven’t fully processed. In my day-to-day living, I have a lot of raw […]
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