Tag: family
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It’s Race Week… # 4 (January 6, 2026)
Hello world! This is my first BLOG post in more than 2 months. During this time… I ran the: I truly had plans to write a post immediately after my Wine & Dine comeback race. But I didn’t… basically because- and I’m being 100% honest here- I simply didn’t have any motivation to do so.…
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From Here to Eternity… (Tuesday, October 21, 2025)
I was just thinking… I’ve been from THIS: To this just 51 weeks ago… To this… Followed by this… Which required me to move around with these… Not to mention ‘enjoying the party in the back seat’ of my daughter’s minivan with some of my grandkids: To finally having this removed! To being fitted with…
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I graduated! Tuesday, May 20, 2025
It’s been my experience that an injury requiring intervention by an orthopedic doctor eventually requires some type of physical therapy. When I was released out my cast to my walking boot, I was given the green light by my orthopedic doctor to start physical therapy. My orthopedic doctor has a very strict regimen that he…
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Welcome Back to the Land of Double Digits! (Sunday, May 18, 2025)
Those that know me know I’m very much a forward thinking kinda of guy. This is especially the case when it comes to running and, specifically, training schedules. I joined the ranks of Galloway training runners back in mid-March… almost immediately after my orthopedic doctor released me to start running/training again. My Galloway coach presented…
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What a Difference 6 Months Makes! (Sunday, October 27, 2024 – April 27, 2025)
Sunday, April 27, 2025. I rolled out of bed as normal… and then it hit me… Today is April 27th… that’s exactly 6 months since October 27th: the day I ruptured my Achilles Tendon during a training run. It’s been 6 months. The rupture: October 27, 2024 The surgery: October 30, 2024. The temporary non-weight…
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Another (Running!) Step Closer (Saturday, April 19, 2025)
I have been working hard to get back to both a ‘normal’ life and ‘normal’ running life post ruptured Achilles Tendon repair. Working really hard. I’m working one-on-one with the Galloway Team on a run/walk/run training for my target late October ’25 half marathon. Along with this training, I’ve been visiting the weight room at…
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I’m Walkin’ (March 11, 2025)
There’s a classic song by Fats Domino entitled “I’m Walkin’”. Some of the lyrics include: “I’m walkin’, yes indeed, and I’m talkin’ ’bout you and meI’m hopin’ that you’ll come back to me (yes)I’m lonely as I can be, I’m waitin’ for your companyI’m hopin’ that you’ll come back to me” As my recovery continues,…
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Navigating the ‘Dead’ Miles Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Wednesday, January 29. 2025 Frequent readers to the BLOG know my running history includes 36 FULL marathons and well over 100 Half Marathons. Throughout my running career, I’ve become acquainted with the term: ‘Dead’ miles. Miles 7-10 in Half Marathons and 16 – 20 in Full Marathons are occasionally labeled as ‘dead’ miles. Likely reason……
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Bootless and Somewhat Fancy-Free! Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Today’s the day… I hope! It’s now exactly 10-weeks post-surgery to re-attach my ruptured Achilles tendon. Today is FINALLY the day I meet with my orthopedic surgeon to check on my progress and ‘HOPEFULLY’ get released from the boot. First, I meet with the PA. She’s a very pleasant 30-something young lady. How am I…
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Another Pacing Gig “Bites The Dust”… Thursday, January 2, 2025
Thursday, January 2, 2025 Frequent readers of this BLOG know that as a seasoned runner, the one part I truly love about running more than anything else is the ability to share my love of running by pacing events. I’ve paced more than 50 races… both full and half marathons. I do love taking runners…
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