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Every time I go into a fitness club I get a little bit weirded out at the spectacle. I’d rather be in the woods or on a rural road, a … Continue reading Janathon: Day 28 – A Butterfly in a Horse’s Skull
My left knee is injured. Running was hard. I got a short one in during lunch. In the course of three hours today the temps dropped nearly 30F. My mid-day run … Continue reading Janathon: Day 27 – The Knee Taketh Away / Yeti Demoted
I went on a baby run this afternoon to shake the blues out of my knees after yesterday’s colossal adventure. Knee was bothering me, but it didn’t open up. After … Continue reading Janathon: Day 26 – Recovery
I had a good night sleep and wanted to run twenty-seven miles today, in a snowstorm, on railroad tracks. I did that. The snow fell, the temps were around 20F, … Continue reading Janathon: Day 25 – Snowstorm Marathon
I ran out of the house at 8 pm wearing zero technical gear. I kept waiting for a GPS signal, 15F outside, then ran off without it. I cruised a … Continue reading Janathon: Day 24 – Taper
I had a couple of shart runs. They weren’t long, either. I ran at lunch for under a half hour. My eyes streamed and the tears froze to my hat, … Continue reading Janathon: Day 22
EDIT Note: 27 January 2021 – The quality of the writing reveals the effect that prolonged exposure to subzero temperatures had on my ability to produce a narrative. Notice the … Continue reading Janathon 21: Snorkel running
For the first time in a week I had the chance to go running in daylight. I dressed light and headed SW, towards the setting sun. I think I left … Continue reading Janathon: Day 19
It snowed the whole time. I ran two hours in snow, 20F/ -6C, except for the bridge and many of the concrete sidewalks, which were just ice. I didn’t see … Continue reading Janathon: Day 18 – My first “Run Forrest Run” of the year
The sleet brought temps down, then the fat flakes fell and gave everything a good white coat. The temps rose and fell throughout the run. Sleet and snow took turns … Continue reading Janathon: Day 17- Night Run in Light Snowfall
Well, I’m halfway through Janathon, and I’m in first place by one little mile. The competition is amazing, or rather, people are amazing and I’m happy to be running with … Continue reading Janathon: Day 16
8.32 miles I ran 8.32 miles today. Crazy busy day. I ran on a cross country track and a regular track track. I discovered I can run a route that … Continue reading Janathon: Day 13 – Cross country recovery
Fifty State Banana 