I was standing at the checkout counter in a local convenience store post-run. I was still sweaty, and wet and … More
Tag: Sports
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
Death Stalks Triathlon
For the second time in two months, a triathlete was killed during the cycling portion of an Ironman 70.3 event. … More
Sprinting Again
Saturday I competed at Kinetic Multisport’s Diamond In the Rough triathlon. It had been a couple years since I raced … More
Runnin’ to the Rock
“Trail shoes or road shoes?” This was the question I asked myself after registering for the Run to the Rock … More
Tri’ing Again . . Sort of
“Ouch. Perhaps I better stop and have a look at my heel.” I thought this just after my Garmin clicked … More
I Still Don’t Know How Fast I’m Not
“Really!? That’s great!” This was the response of the volunteer at the check-in desk when I chose the 10K distance … More
Livin’ on the Edge . . Er . . Middle
As a teenager, I remember spending hours immersed in the words of Ernest Hemingway, Robert Ruark, and Jack O’Connor. These … More
The American Sports Fan
Today is Super Bowl Sunday. Arguably, this is the biggest day on the American sports calendar. Really, there isn’t even … More