Category Archives: Running

MMRF 5K and more

Posted on November 16, 2015 by

I am not a huge fan of 5ks.  Seems that I have convinced myself that the only strategy is to start out full throttle and keep it there until finished.   So with some reluctance I entered a 5k this past … Continue reading →

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Well I finished…

Posted on October 12, 2015 by

Well I finished… Not without the help of Christine who I shared a grueling (Not strong enough description) last 4.5 miles.  Maybe harrowing is a better description. My 1st reaction to my finish was mixed at best.  This was my … Continue reading →

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“Never squeeze a wet bar of soap….?”””

Posted on September 26, 2015 by

Yikes!!! Am loosen it… Being so preoccupied with my up coming marathon, my mind has exhausted any rational thought.  Fear of injury / sickness has found me in a place of irrational scrutiny.  A minor slip from a curb screams … Continue reading →

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Acts of kindness

Posted on August 24, 2015 by

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.
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Penelope and the 3 P”s….

Posted on July 26, 2015 by

I’ve learned over the years that the 3 P’s are essential when dealing with downtime;   Persistence -to continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, course of action, or the like, especially in spite of opposition, remonstrance, etc. (from … Continue reading →

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The “Open”

Posted on July 10, 2015 by

1860. The Very First Open. On 17 October 1860, eight professionals assembled at Prestwick for a tournament to determine who would be the Champion golfer. The winner was to receive the Challenge Belt, a prize crafted from red Moroccan leather … Continue reading →

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“One equal temper of heroic hearts..”

Posted on April 29, 2015 by

Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and tho’ We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are; One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, … Continue reading →

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