I’m outside this morning, on the brink of a run. It’s cold. And it would be easy to go home, put on something warm to drink. And to wear. But the morning is beautiful. Still. Quiet. The sky offers a feast for the eyes, with clouds in various shapes and colors. My iPod plays “I…
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Mechanical foot could be first step in realizing childhood dream of becoming 6 Million Dollar Man
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve noticed one indisputable fact – I can’t eat the way I did when I was younger. And by younger, I mean like a few weeks ago. That’s not exactly true, of course. I have tried to eat a little better. Not as hard as I’ve needed to, but I’ve tried.…
Running in the Rain
I’ve been lucky the last couple of days. It’s been cooler and rainy. Normally, August in Arkansas means hot. I have to go running early in the mornings before the heat of the day sets in. But yesterday, and today, it was cool with a light, steady rain yesterday, and more of a drizzle today.…
An Anything-Goes Sunday
I suppose it had to happen sooner or later. I finally started listening to music when I run, on most runs anyway. For years I said I wouldn’t, but sometime this past fall or winter, I started. And what started with listening one or two runs a weeks, turned into music almost every time I…
Corned beef and running
I have two traditions I enjoy every year on New Year’s Day. Unfortunately, one kind of offsets the other. Every year on New Year’s Day I run in a place I don’t normally run. Today, I got to enjoy running up Rich Mountain in Mena, Arkansas. Well, ok, “enjoy” might not be the right word.…
Holding together the jello 