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On the risks of being actively lazy

Pretty soon, the year’s summaries on Strava and Garmin will arrive, and with that assessment comes a bit of introspection about “doing more” in the coming year. I wasn’t a heavy-duty trainer this past year. I did do an Olympic-distance … Continue reading

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50 Years of Running: Wonder Left

After the 800-mile season in cross country in the fall of ’78, it felt good to back off running twice-a-day. But then I sprained an ankle playing pickup basketball. So I was out of action completely for four days. I … Continue reading

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May The Tweaks Be With You

I picked up the oddest little “injury” this weekend during our trip to Florida. There’s a ligament on the back of my leg that lays flat on the Achilles and kind of wraps around that major tendon. It is sore, … Continue reading

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