Category Archives: we run and ride

Taking a spin through the recovery zone

Posted on April 17, 2018 by

Yesterday a nurse from the orthopedic office called to follow up on my recovery progress after surgery. They actually called a couple times immediately following the surgery, but I missed those calls. So the nurse sounded a little surprised when … Continue reading →

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Infectious ideas

Posted on April 5, 2018 by

Back in the fall of 2013, I picked up a sliver in my middle finger while doing work in my back yard. It didn’t seem like anything to worry about in the moment. I’d had many slivers in my lifetime. … Continue reading →

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Will that be donuts or doughnuts for you?

Posted on April 2, 2018 by

To read this blog in all its glory on WeRunandRide, please click through from email.  This morning I stopped by Dunkin’ Donuts to buy a dozen tasty treats in celebration of a work anniversary. At the counter I was asked … Continue reading →

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We all shine on

Posted on March 26, 2018 by

It has been five years to the day since the woman to whom I was married for 28 years passed away. On March 26, 2013 she died quietly in the living room of our home where over the last couple … Continue reading →

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Have you ever been poisoned?

Posted on March 14, 2018 by

The weird tale coming out of Great Britain is that a former Russian spy Sergei Skripal, 66, and his 33-year-old daughter, Yulia remain hospitalized Tuesday and in critical condition after being subjected to some kind of nerve gas. That was obviously … Continue reading →

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How our national symbol ran out of trouble and what it means to you

Posted on January 4, 2018 by

Forty years ago in our area, the sight of a bald eagle was a rare thing indeed. How rare were bald eagles then? One was lucky to see one of the birds once a year. I specifically recall watching a … Continue reading →

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Jubilation all around us

Posted on December 29, 2017 by

Sue and I trained at the Vaughn Center this morning. Her workout was rotating set of 2 X 200s and 1 X 400 times three circuits with 30 seconds rest. she rocked it. After the initial 200s, the first 400 … Continue reading →

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Why counting calories makes me nuts

Posted on December 28, 2017 by

Yesterday at Home Depot while buying hardboard for my next painting project, I tossed a pack of Mixed Nuts on the counter to take back for a snack during work. I figured nuts are pretty harmless. Not many calories and … Continue reading →

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We all need something to build upon

Posted on December 21, 2017 by

Yesterday was a strength day at the gym. I can feel when I have not been there enough. Things get loose at the joints and my hips ache from weak connections. It is amazing how much better I feel running … Continue reading →

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Thinking triathlon thoughts

Posted on December 14, 2017 by

As we look ahead to the new year, we should ask ourselves what sorts of thinking should be taking place when it comes to training for the next season’s triathlons. Short stuff Well, that depends in part on the length … Continue reading →

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