race reports… Mt. Cheaha 50K: Preview 22 Feb 201322 Jun 2014 Tomorrow I run my first 50K. Only 8 years old, the Mt Cheaha 50K is fast gaining a reputation as one of the more challenging races in the Southeast.…
Uncategorized Check out my profile on LinkedIn 10 Jan 2013 From Gordon Harvey Department Head at Jacksonville State University Anniston, Alabama Area Build your professional network, discover…
race reports… Xterra Coldwater Mountain Trail Race (9.6 miles) 15 Dec 201222 Jun 2014 I've registered for a 50K in February: the Cheaha 50K. To that end, I've started running on the trails and will do a few long runs on the race course…
Running & Thinking… Keeping the Hay in the Barn 23 Nov 201222 Jun 2014 I'm in the heart of my marathon taper, and besides feeling incredibly fat and lazy, I also realize that taper is a necessary and vital part of marathon training. As…
Running & Thinking… What I wish NYRR would say about the NY Marathon 31 Oct 201222 Jun 2014 This is my opinion. Mine only. I have no stake in this decision whether they hold the race or not. But we are faced with an ethical and moral dilemma.…
Uncategorized Voluminous Miles 17 Oct 2012 I'm running the California International Marathon (CIM) on December 2 this year. This will be my 8th marathon, and I've decided to push my weekly mileage a bit higher than…
Running & Thinking… It is good to be back! (Marathon training that is) 21 Sep 201222 Jun 2014 Man, I missed it. I missed long runs early in the morning. The crazy sleepy I have as I rise at 4:15 each day. The quiet dark and solitude of…
Running & Thinking… I need “that moment” 15 Jul 201222 Jun 2014 It's been a while. About two years, to be exact, since I finished a race or a workout and felt that moment of triumph, joy, relief, accomplishment, so much that…
parenthood… He’s 11 14 Jul 201222 Jun 2014 My baby boy is 11 today. Goodness where did the time go!? This is my baby. And now he is a PRETEEN! Here's the crazy and great and wonderful…
Uncategorized Star NFL Player Arian Foster Goes on Vegan Diet, Calls Forks Over Knives a “Great Film” 9 Jul 20129 Jul 2012 I got some grief for not adding "content" on this link. So, go read this link. It is cool. Star NFL Player Arian Foster Goes on Vegan Diet, Calls Forks…
Uncategorized 13 6 Jun 2012 Today my oldest son, Preston, turns 13. A teenager now, he is a bundle of hormones and craziness, with a changing mind and body. To be sure, he has ALWAYS…
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