I sat on a park bench just outside the cage where BoBo was getting his lessons. He worked on his pitching technique with his instructor, Scott. They broke down the steps and Scott commented on what BoBo was doing right or wrong. Scott admits that … [Continue reading]
Post-Donation Running
The email went out yesterday notifying us of the urgent need for blood. Today, I arrived at the office to find my colleagues contemplating when to go down to donate. I’ve often given blood, but more recently have let the blood drives come and go … [Continue reading]
Tormented by Grandma
Grandma’s Marathon is rated high in all areas of evaluation in the Marathon & Beyond Publication. I’ve always wanted to do it. Each year, however, I have logged onto the website only to find out that the race is already sold out. Grandma’s … [Continue reading]
Another Long Run
The alarm clock went off this morning about 15 minutes before my feet finally hit the floor. My bed is so warm and these mornings are cold lately. 39.2 degrees today when I headed out for my long run. Although the schedule calls for only 6 miles, … [Continue reading]
In The Long Run
Everyone had just awakened when I returned home from my 9-mile run. I always feel good when my time away is as seamless as this morning’s run appeared to be. I hadn’t slept well during the night and the time seemed to slowly tick into the morning. … [Continue reading]