Spring has sprung in Northeast Ohio. With the advent of warmer temperatures, I resumed my running routine. I am definitely a fair weather runner.
Posts tagged running
Failing faster honestly
Are you familiar with the “fail faster” philosophy? I was not until I came across the topic in my technology community. It is a philosophy that says you are more successful when you go outside…
It is not over until the fat man runs
The alarm clock went off way too early this past Saturday morning. It was dark and wet outside as I crawled out of bed. I had registered for the Jack-O-Lantern Jog, a 5K that benefits…
My fourth surgiversary… Inventing my future
There must be times in your life that you have wished that you could predict the future. Life would be so much simpler if you knew what lies ahead. The reality is that we have…
Life is good at the back of the pack
While running a Memorial Day 5K in a nearby town, I got to thinking about life at the back of the pack. I am a new runner and a slow runner. After running in three…
Inspiration, perspiration, dedication and celebration
A partially cloudy eastern sky came alive with the morning colors as the sun awoke in Kent, Ohio. In the pre-dawn hours, I had prepared myself for my first 5K. Running shoes laced and tied…
Of knots and nots
I can never just approach something new with a “what happens is what is going to happen” attitude. In my mind, knowledge, precision, and planning swirl about conjuring up a seemingly endless assortment of scenarios….
Reflections on the book, An Accidental Athlete
I was quite surprised to find myself reading An Accidental Athlete, a book about running. Since adopting an active life after bariatric surgery in 2008, I cycle regularly and hike when I get a chance….