Category Archives: General

This is what I was going to say last, but I want to say it first – If you want to, you should run one – it’s fun, with friends, and beer! What’s no to like? This is coming at … Continue reading →

Now that the summer 5K season has settled in here in Boston, I’ve developed a few rules for attire to be worn at local road races. On the topic of shirts: Much like shirt wearing at concerts, there are several … Continue reading →

Part One(Where I tell you my tale of Woe): So, Sunday’s BAA Half Marathon was a bit of a mess. Everything was normal to start. You know, get to the race, get your free stuff. Stand in an inordinately long … Continue reading →

What on Earth would possess a person to run 26.2 miles in less than a month? I can’t speak for everyone, but I can speak for myself. Because. Because is a great motivator. The word ‘be’ on its own is … Continue reading →

I survived the full 50 miles of the Rodman Ride for Kids. While this wasn’t a race, allegedly a very long charity ride, for me it was an endurance event that ranks up there with some of the most miserable … Continue reading →

In the late 90’s in and around the Greater Hopatcong Middle Schools area, there were two distinct groups: The Skaters and The Jocks. These two diametrically opposed groups were very similar in concept to Greasers and Socs in The Outsiders. … Continue reading →

This past weekend was a weekend of a few firsts. Saturday marked the first time since I was 14 that I’ve been on a bicycle. As I had mentioned in an earlier post, I was talked into doing a 50 … Continue reading →

For a while I felt like I was stuck in the middle. I’m not a beginning runner any longer, still green where every longer distance is new and every race somehow becomes a personal best. Those are the golden days, … Continue reading →

Lehigh Valley Marathon is out, BAA Half Marathon is in.  I want to run another marathon.  I wanted this to be that next marathon.  But, a number of factors conspired to not make it feasible.  Mainly, time.  I just don’t … Continue reading →