Healthy Resolutions or Why do we do this?

Yesterday was “Quit day”. At almost 2 weeks post-New Year’s Day, quit day is the day most resolutions are dropped … More

I’ve Become a Big Sissy

Not so long ago I was a pretty tough guy. Looking back at my fall/winter 2016/2017 exercise log I see … More

Never say never! Anything is possible! Damn the torpedos! Pick your expression . . they all seem to apply. The … More

I stepped on the elliptical and began cranking away. As the machine recognized my presence and came to life, a … More

The Philadelphia Marathon is a tale of two races. The first half is a delightful romp around all the best … More

The morning had been beautiful, especially after the first heatwave of summer. Despite the windy conditions, the weather was otherwise … More

Splish splash breathe. Splish splash breathe. The black line in the bottom of the pool passed relentlessly beneath me … More

We rounded a bend in our little motorhome and crossed a small bridge over a nameless creek on a country … More

Have you ever passed out? Just before passing out your ears start ringing, your vision shrinks to a tiny tunnel, … More

I found myself sitting on the curb, huffing, puffing and sweating. I had run all the way from my house. … More

I don’t watch a lot of television other than some sports and, given my druthers, I’d rather watch something aside … More

“How’s your ankle Pete?” This question was posed by master Valley Forge trail running guide Jeff Wrenn. It was well … More