Nothing to see here. I’ve got nothing of interest to write about today. Low motivation this week. Trying to keep running, though. I took a long break from real miles (at least real for me), and now I’m trying to build it back up. I know some of you may be in the same boat, ...
It is starting to get hot. I think I am this close to just getting the ‘Rona haircut, and shaving it off with my clippers. I have a hard time with the heat. I fully understand that it is not even really HOT yet, but I need the cooling effect (or illusion) of having ...
Nothing out of the ordinary. It’s a little far to run to San Diego just to find Normal. Wouldn’t it be great if everything were “normal?” Well, I can offer something akin to that if you use your imagination a little. Besides, what is normal about a group of people who run long distances “just ...
Memorial Day The constant media focused on these abnormal times had me so distracted that I almost forgot this weekend is Memorial Day. Time to take a breath and remember what this holiday is about. I am not going to ask you to run as a group to the memorials, but I won’t tell you ...
You people made me cry. I know we all look out for each other. When your donations to the Angel Fund kept coming in, I spent a good amount of time thinking about the spirit of generosity in this club. You guys all seem to be looking out not only for one another, but also ...
Friends, Once a year I ask for your help. Usually, I get to compete with multiple Boston Marathon fundraisers, fresh spring fever, and baseball season. It's hard to keep your attention sometimes! But this year is different in many ways. The global pandemic has seen most races canceled or postponed. Baseball is a memory. ...
May allergens. Some of you know what I’m talking about. It’s that time of year, when all the pent-up energy hidden away in the cold of winter is released from the plants all at once in an overabundance of exuberant joy. (Think the first night the bars are open after the scary pandemic) Sure, the ...
It’s Here! Every runner’s favorite holiday has come. Apparently it, too, is essential. But the big race has been postponed. A possible snowstorm tonight may leave some slush. The ‘Rona is out there trying to kill me. What is a runner to do? Sulk about the house? Sit in the living room and cry? No! ...
Special Upcoming Activities I COMPLETELY forgot to mention that we have at least 2 marathon opportunities for those of you who have been training. On Saturday, April 18th, Speedy Pete will be running his marathon from the Common, which he described as a kind of cloverleaf. On Monday, April 20th, Johnny G will be ...
Entering Boring? Never! Let’s keep it going. This week, I really had nothing. No ideas, no clever words (pretend as if those ever come from me) and once again, obviously, no route. Thank goodness for online community. Paul ’76 ‘Merica suggested it might be fun to tell people to go run and take pictures ...