“Are you all right?” -Rich M. during a pre-track practice warm up “You don’t look too good. Shut it down.” -Coach V. after the second of 4 1200 meter runs at interval pace “The only thing missing was the fact…
Author: Sam Spritzer
Crazy drivers
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Since my new job is a mile from home, I took it upon myself to walk to work whenever the elements allowed. Now in its third week, I think I have seen enough to write a book. I take different…
HLAA Convention afterthought
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I spent the last four days in Washington DC. Why? It was the scene of the annual HLAA Convention. And it was my second one. HLAA stands for Hearing Loss Association of America. Most of you know that I have…
CapTel and Verizon Wireless
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As many of you know, I use a special telephone called CapTel. This phone translates voice to text and makes it easier for us hearing disabled to use the telephone. I wrote a post about it here. The other day,…
Dear local police department,
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This is an open letter to all police departments. I wish it could be a challenge but I don’t think they’ll take too kindly to some nut on a bike during rush hour. I mean, anyone has to be brave…
A brand new looking web site
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It’s not so brand new but the cosmetics are. I have been wanting to dabble with some magazine formats for a while just so that I can get more stories in a single view. Many of you know me as…
What us runners want…
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This has been a topic of discussion lately so I thought I would add my two cents especially since I have 165 races under my belt. I have seen some fabulously planned races and I have also seen some really…
CIs and running
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I’ve been ask to do a guest blog post about wearing CIs while running. Now, I am speaking as an experienced runner rather than the casual weekend jogger. And, I have been asked to model as a runner wearing CIs.…
It’s amazing!
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Getting a new and permanent job with a world class organization is a dream come true (an old high school friend considers tide watching as his). Along with that, I have felt a resurgent and renewed sense of accomplishment. Now…
Who to blame?
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Many of you know me as a normally docile guy who uses common sense knowledge and wisdom to live life. And of course, we all have in faith in Him leading the way. Recent circumstances give me a reason to…