Hidden in Plain Sight
With the disappearance of races and running events from our calendars for the past several months, and with the deterrent effect of the pandemic on the fraternization associated with our…
Disappointment
I thought I would have been more disappointed than I was. A week ago today was the day I was expecting to run the Boston Marathon. Until, that is, the…
Staying Upright in Winter
One of the first questions I’m asked by those who are just now learning about my long-time commitment to recreational running is, “Do you run outside in the winter?” When…
Going the Distance in Perth, Australia
At 6 am on Sunday morning August 26, Judy and I lined up on St. George’s Terrace in the centre of Perth, Australia, along with 644 other runners who were…
Going the Distance 2018: Why I Run
As those of you have been following my blog already know, I have been running since 2002 and have completed over 20 marathons. That’s not counting last Sunday when Judy…
Going the Distance: Better Together
Two weekends ago, Judy and I participated in our first Ragnar relay run. Over the course of 31-plus hours, our motley team of 11 (one short of the standard 12),…
Going the Distance: Change Is Inevitable
You may be familiar with the words of Heraclitus, the ancient Greek philosopher (c. 535 – c. 475 BC) who said “The only constant in life is change”. Those words resonate with me…
Gratitude for Interruptions
My return to running after surgery in December was interrupted three weeks ago. I thought I was doing well; friends in my running group commended me for coming back strong. …
Walk Before You Run
On December 14, I underwent surgery to repair a hernia. It was a small hernia that only gave me trouble when I attempted to run distances of 30 km or…
“Going the Distance” Heads to South America!
Here’s some news I have been eager to announce! I will complete the second stage of the seven-year “Going the Distance” challenge in Buenos Aires, Argentina on September 23, 2018.…