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Bring it On

Bring it On

Adventures in Daily Life, running, riding, swimming, and the outdoors.

Author: Pete Githens

I read the "About Me" pages and it seems like most people have a lot better story than me. I'm kinda average really. Just a 50 something dude with a lot of life experience. I grew up in a rural setting, somehow wound up living in a Suburban development and working in a very corporate office every day for the last 29 years. I'm not sure how that happened. I'm an unapologetic hunter and fisherman as well as a birder, naturalist, camper, runner, cyclist, and triathlete. Those athletic things only started a few years ago when I was inspired (read that as horrified) by a picture my wife snapped of me at an archery tournament. I had the biggest belly there. Thus the quest began to get in shape which led to racing and triathlon. I love to write as well. I think the biggest disappointment for my Mom was that I did not pursue a career in writing but as a young man I had no idea how one went about earning a living writing. Now I entertain myself by prattling on and on via my blogs about my everyday adventures.

I’m so Glad we had this time together . .

I published my first post to this blog eleven years ago. Dad was alive then, Barack Obama was President and … More

Cycling, Fishing, Half-Ironman, Half-Marathon, Hunting, Ironman, Marathon, Marathon Running, Running, RVing, Triathlon

The Fat Man Jogs Alone

The aged man jogged slowly up a hill. He breathed laboriously as he circled a cul-de-sac, part of his usual … More

10K, 5K, Cycling, Gravel Riding, Half-Marathon, Running, Trail Running

Photographs and Memories

The young couple waded in the edge of Assateague channel in front of their campsite. They had arrived the day … More

Camping, Life, Lifestyle, RVing, Travel

Caution! Yard Sale Ahead!

As I approached the small town of Terre Hill, I reduced the gearing on my bike and cranked up the … More

Cycling, Distracted Driving, Running

A Rare Review (or Two)

I don’t do this often. Okay I’ve never done this but I’m going to offer up a quick review of … More

Boston Marathon, Cycling, Fitness apparal, Half-Marathon, Marathon Running, Running, Sports, Trail Running

The New World Order

The first time I made the turn from Hereford on to Boylston in the Boston marathon I nearly fell over … More

Boston Marathon, Cycling, Gravel Riding, Half-Ironman, Half-Marathon, Ironman, Marathon Running, Swimming, The Love Run, Triathlon

2020 – A Pain in the Butt

First the world caught on fire, then COVID-19 showed up, which led to the stock market crashing and burning. About … More

Cycling, Fitness, Gravel Grinding, Gravel Riding, Half-Ironman, Half-Marathon, Injury, Marathon Running, Running, Trail Running

Way Back When

The afternoon sun beat down on me as my feet pounded the asphalt. I was on my way back to … More

Half-Ironman, Half-Marathon, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Living, Ironman, Marathon, Marathon Running, Running, Triathlon

Remembering Mom

Yesterday evening I finally sat in my easy chair at the end of a busy day. My legs and back … More

Adventure, America, Birding, Fun, Healthy Living, Life, Lifestyle, Nature, Sports, Travel

The Rites of Spring

As we  bumped and bounced our way along route 90 outside of Boston, people in cars beeped and waved as … More

Adventure, Aging, America, Baseball, Fishing, Fitness, Friends, Fun, Half-Marathon, Happiness, Healthy Living, Injury, Life, Lifestyle, Marathon, Marathon Running, Nature, Running, Sports, Travel, Triathlon

These Crazy Times

“One dead every 15 seconds.” This cheery bit of information was provided by the narrator on a program called “The … More

America, Camping, COVID-19, Cycling, Fishing, Fitness, Friends, Half-Marathon, Happiness, Healthy Living, Hunting, Life, Lifestyle, Marathon, Running, RVing, Triathlon

Race (season) Postponed

“Due to the rapidly developing coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, the city of Philadelphia announced they are prohibiting public gatherings of over … More

America, Fitness, Friends, Fun, Happiness, Healthy Living, Life, Lifestyle, Marathon, Running, Sports, Triathlon

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