Mismanagement Mary must step down
The cancellation of the NY Marathon has become a huge story and a giant pile of shit. Runners in NYC have been damaged by how this was handled. Once again NYRR steps in a mess of their own making.The...
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Running Goals for 2013
As this year winds down, I seem to be winding up -- putting in more miles, feeling better after long runs, really getting into being a runner again. So, here is my motivational wish list for the coming...
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Janji: redesigned shirts on the way soon
Of all the companies I've criticized over the years on my blog, Janji stands alone in their willingness to engage me in dialog. They took my critique seriously and have really impressed me. ----- The...
View ArticleNelson Mandela, long may his spirit live and motivate us all in struggle.
you know, there are very few days that one can look back at and say "I remember that day, I know exactly where I was when that happened"For me, one of those days was 23 years and almost 4 months ago --...
View ArticleThoughts on Marathon Fundraising and Request for Pledges
As many of you know, I'm running this year's NYC Marathon.At first, I was thinking of running as part of the Alzheimer's Association's Team Run to Remember.Last year, when my mom passed away, I decide...
View Articleevolution from sloth to runner
I've read a lot of articles, blog posts and stories about how people know they have crossed over that line between what they were and being a runner.Some say it's all about participating in races; for...
View ArticleBronx 10 mile race report
I had a hard time on Sunday. I knew it was going to be a bad race. I'm at the end of the highest mileage two weeks in my marathon training plan. I still have my longest run ahead of me, but the overall...
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Why run in Haiti? Why raise money for KOFAVIV?
hey there friends,I'm getting ready for my 2nd marathon. It should be an interesting experience. After running this year's NYC Marathon -- the world's largest marathon ever with over 50,000 finishers,...
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A year in running, looking back and ahead
At the beginning of this year, I listed out a set of running goals for 2013. My goals were pretty straight forward:complete at least 2 half marathons run some smaller non-NYRR raceshit 60% age grade...
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My thoughts on the safety pin thing
I've read all sides of the pro/con/whatever views on the idea of people wearing a safety pin as a statement about what's happening in America. I agree with some points made by different sides. Yes,...
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