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March 10, 2017

Race Giveaway: Spring Equinox Run

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Well, I’m back from the neurologist.. and I have very little to report. The brain MRI did turn up an abnormality in the form of a pineal cyst (that means a cyst on my pineal gland, which is responsible for melatonin production… so perhaps the cause of my recent insomnia??), but the symptoms associated with that are not at all the same as my stroke-like symptoms last week. My doctor says she likely wouldn’t recommend surgery to remove the cyst, because she believes it causes more problems than it solves, but I get to go through more testing (my favorite!) to learn …

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November 5, 2014

How to Stay Committed to Your Goals

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How To Stay Committed To Your Goals

Last week, I alluded to the fact that I was starting to think about running another marathon. In short, I need to be in Florida for work at the end of January, and I knew that was right around the time of the Miami Marathon. Out of curiosity, I went to check the dates – and saw that while Miami was actually the weekend prior, that weekend was the Melbourne Music Marathon. Florida is already an appealing destination in the winter, but Melbourne is a special course because it’s largely waterfront, with four bridge crossings in the full marathon. I …

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October 10, 2014

The Great Pumpkin Haul: Training Workout and Discount Code

health and fitness, running / 6 Comments

After several months of not doing any races, I’ve finally signed up for one. It’s less than a tenth the distance of a marathon, but it’s actually one that I need to train for all the same. Behold: The Great Pumpkin Haul. Your entry fee gets you not only a race bib, tee, and some tasty (pumpkin!) beer at the finish line, but also a pumpkin from a giant patch near the race location, at Chatfield Gardens in Littleton, CO. You will need to arrive to the start early to browse the patch and pick your pumpkin – but choose …

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July 12, 2013

To Run Or Not To Run?

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Unfortunately, not much news to report on the cervical spine front, other than how much time I’ve wasted calling doctors in the Dallas Metroplex area to try to get an appointment. Almost every receptionist I spoke with said that their respective doctor would be happy to squeeze me in at the end of August, because apparently spinal injuries are non-urgent and you can just sit tight for six weeks or so. Fortunately, a Twitter referral came through for me (Caron, I owe you big time!) and I should be able to see this guy the week after next, or sooner …

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November 2, 2012

New York City Marathon: Canceled

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I wrote about the New York City Marathon on Wednesday, when I was disappointed with the NYRR’s and the city’s decision to continue with the race. However, since then, I’ve learned a lot more about the current situation across the city – and now, I am actively hoping they make the last-minute decision to cancel it. I kind of can’t believe I just wrote that. Canceling the marathon at this time would be even more difficult than had they canceled it outright. Since flights have resumed at some airports, many foreign runners have now traveled to New York, and you …

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