click on image to enlarge Tomorrow, I will be doing my very first half marathon at the Buffalo Marathon. This is one of Western NY’s premier running events and the marathon that isn’t famous unlike some others like Boston or…
Author: Sam Spritzer
An inspiration
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Inspired by another CIer who loves to see God’s creation through her lens, I have decided to revive an old hobby of mine – photography. Armed with my newest toy, a Nikon D3000 you can find some of my pictures…
I run because
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it is healthy the rush and the high of crossing the finish line is a victory for the greater good it is good for the mind and soul I love collecting dead rabbits my wife runs Steve Prefontaine was my…
Two weeks to the Buffalo half
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In less than two weeks, I will be running in my first half marathon right here in Buffalo. For those of you who don’t know marathons, a half is equivalent of 13.1 miles. My longest race was a 15K which…
A challenge to Cochlear Americas and Med-El
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One of the most frequently misquoted claims CI manufacturers make about their product is where do they draw the line between water RESISTANT and water PROOF. Water resistance would imply incidental exposure to water…a splash, raindrops, sweat, etc. Water proof…well,…
Lifetime achievement
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The Blue Heart…this is what the company that makes my cochlear implant, Advanced Bionics, awards to people who have achieved something special in the world of cochlear implants. I was honored to have the opportunity to join 16 other chapter…
Feel the Spirit – 22:02!
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Today’s races, the Infant of Prague Feel the Spirit 5k is an achievement of sorts. Not only did I do so much better than my goal of getting under 23 minutes but I finished the race with enough gas to…
A resurrection
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THANK YOU!
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To all of my friends and fellow runners at Checkers AC, thank you for re-electing me to serve you as a Board member for two more years. Your tremendous support and love is so deeply appreciated.
He’s back!
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Its the first race of the year…the Shamrock Run, an 8k race through the streets of Buffalo’s Old First Ward. About 5,000 runners and “runner-wannabes” will be there. The hallmark is really the parties that go on throughout the neighborhood…