The resolution run as this informal get together of fellow runners to kick off the New Year is called. After yesterday’s hill workout, I welcomed this opportunity to enjoy an unseasonably mild winter day with a 3 mile run through…
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Thank you Town of Amherst!
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On Saturday, I went for a long run. I decided to head from home to the Amherst Bike Path. This took me down North Forest between Sheridan Dr. and Maple Rd. At one point, there is part of a sidewalk…
Guts and determination….
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My all time favorite quote comes from the late famous distance runner, Steve Prefontaine. ‘Most people run a race to see who is fastest, I run a race to see who has the most guts.’ The pictures below are from…
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…
First REAL race of the year
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This Saturday at the Infant of Prague church in Cheektowaga..the 6th annual Feel the Spirit 5K. This race is part of the Checkers Race to Savings where if you are a Checkers member, you save $2 off the application fee.…
Ooooooooo….my achin’ body
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Last night was the first track practice for Checkers AC. Aside from the fact that it was in the 30s with wind gusts in the 20s and an occasional flurry, can you see how bundled up I am? The hawks…
Run Sammy Run….
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Tomorrow night is the first practice for Checkers AC. It’s the rites of spring no matter what the weather. In a lot of ways, it is a reunion of sorts. All of our running friends will be together once again.…
It has been a while…
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I haven’t forgot about my website. I have been busy doing…nothing. Saturday was the first race of the season for me – the Shamrock Run. Did it in 40:19 which averages out to an 8:06 per mile pace. That isn’t…