I knelt awkwardly on the rocky hillside, gripped the arrow stuck firmly in the tree and pulled. Nothing. Needless to … More
Tag: Sports
Sorry Sha’Carri. You knew the rules.
Leah Falland was on her way to the 2021 Olympics in the Steeplechase. She had followed defending Olympic medalist Emma … More
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
Remembering Mom
Yesterday evening I finally sat in my easy chair at the end of a busy day. My legs and back … More
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
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
Going Viral
Corona Virus, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Novel Corona . . all names for the latest threat to the world. Hey, I don’t … More
An Inconvenient Rant
I was standing at the checkout counter in a local convenience store post-run. I was still sweaty, and wet and … More
Pardon me, I Phunted!
“Congratulations! You have been selected from the waiting list for the following race and event. Phunt: 25K on 1/18/2020″ I … More
2019 In a Nutshell
He had a broad face and a little round belly That shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of … More
Radio Check
Testing! Testing 1 2 3. Hello? Hi all! It’s been a while since we talked. I’ve been suffering from a … More
A Perfect Day to Race
“Have you ever raced Steelman“? The question was posed to me by Dan Gleason as we jogged along the Chester … More
