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It's easy to feel sorry for yourself. To avoid plunging deeper and deeper into despair over the past nine months of my knee injury, I continually found sources of inspiration from my friends and fellow runners who faced similar and more daunting challenges. Their words and their actions helped me push through my frustrations and anxiety when I'd face setbacks or simply became impatient. With dark clouds dispelled, I instead felt humbled with the realization that they - alon

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Tales Of Inspiration!

The Day My Wife Found Out That I Wanted to See a Nutritionist!

Yes, this is a typical evening at hour house when I come home. And that kitchen is most certainly not created by AI! 😉 “Honey, I’m home! ” was my usual greeting to my darling wife after a long day of wholesome union work. Then I added, “And I’ve scheduled an appointment with a nutritionist.” All motion screeched to an immediate halt with a sound akin to someone lifting a needle from a record. “You’ve what?” I sought to ease her unintended anxiety. “My darling dearest, I o

Dealing With the Addiction

We're all friends here, right? If so, then it's about time I come clean with all of you. I'm addicted to running. That's probably not quite a newsflash to anyone who knows me. I'm far from alone in experiencing this particular addiction. There are key reasons why running is addictive that I will elaborate on. And there are points where that addiction can become problematic which I will share as well. Let's Talk About the Science If no one minds, it's time to become Dr. Ri

Another Reason I Hate Indoor Running

I know what you’re thinking. This is just going to be another post from some outdoor running diehard who’d prefer frostbite to the safety and warmth of running indoors on a treadmill. There’s nothing this clown has to say that I haven’t heard a dozen times already. Would I do that? Not hardly. Today’s post will touch on some familiar ground as to my struggles with treadmills. But thanks to recent events, I’m that much more cognizant as to why I prefer shivering to sweating

A Crucial Lesson in Self Advocacy

Credit that post-op smile on some fine pain meds! There are a number of reasons that I love my wife. That I’m now recovering from surgery is one of them. Huh? you’re wondering. That Amy’s had you have surgery is a good thing? Actually, the surgery I had five days ago is the best thing to happen to me in months. Let me explain. Quick Refresher As I’ve shared in previous posts, I experienced a sudden sharp pain on the inside of my left knee on July 8 of last year during a c

My Top 5 Favorite Half Marathon Races

As I navigate a hazy running future with my knee, there is the possibility that that half marathons will no longer be part of my racing calendar. Truth be told, I’m actually better at races that go between 6-10 miles. Those races don’t take near a toll on me as much as thirteen plus miles. Nor do they require the same degree of mental focus as the longer half marathon. That’s likely the reason I prefer the half marathon. For me, they represent the ultimate challenge in com

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Tales Of Inspiration!

The Day My Wife Found Out That I Wanted to See a Nutritionist!

Dealing With the Addiction

Another Reason I Hate Indoor Running

A Crucial Lesson in Self Advocacy

My Top 5 Favorite Half Marathon Races