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Running through the winter 2017

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Scott

(originally written Feb ? 2017) As I mentioned in the last post, late summer and fall 2016, my running was temporarily interrupted by a medical issue. I missed the Beijing marathon in September but I wasn’t too upset. It will … Continue reading →

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Great Wall marathon training

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Scott

Just ten days until the Great Wall Marathon. I am half way through “the taper.” No madness yet. Today’s run was a tough one, likely my last tough one. A 20min easy warm up, 10x1min ‘fast’ with 2min recovery and … Continue reading →

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My Quotable Kid

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Scott

Soon after we adopted the boy, a friend gave us the “My Quotable Kid” book. Basically, its a journal of your child’s comments you wish to save. Must be from pre blog days… Just found this book on the shelf, … Continue reading →

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Horrible parents

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Scott

“Parenting” isn’t a science, its an art and sometimes is just plain hard. But, there are a few things you can be successful, as long as you ‘remember’ to do them. Once your child starts losing teeth, do NOT forget … Continue reading →

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NYC marathon-fun with numbers

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Scott

Somehow my email is now in the possession of the NYC marathon, which is odd since I’ve never registered to run the race. And naturally, they spam me with miscellaneous emails from time to time. But the other day, the … Continue reading →

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Settling into the School routine

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Scott

School is now no longer a novelty but a routine. Each morning, he is up by 8am and we have about 75 minutes to eat breakfast, get dressed, brush and floss and get out the door. Some days are easier … Continue reading →

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Boston can wait.

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Scott

This is the email I received 9/24 from the Boston Marathon…. I missed getting into the race by 31 seconds!! Yes, initially, I was disappointed, angry, even disgusted. I raced fast enough to qualify, how can I not get in??? … Continue reading →

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New Transportation

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Scott

For over a year I’ve been debating buying another bike. Not just any ‘bike’ but a bike that can carry lots of stuff, including the kid. I want a bike that can transport groceries, to help eliminate short distant driving, … Continue reading →

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A Family’s Loss part 2

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Scott

Hank’s departure left a hole not only in our hearts but in the house. The house is now too quiet and empty without him. Today, I thought about him as I opened the door to walk downstairs to the basement. … Continue reading →

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At CIM

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Scott

In Sacramento for the California International Marathon. For the past week I’ve worried, tossed and turned over the weather, am I fit enough, will I hit “the Wall”, etc, etc. I’ve been a worry machine. Walking back to the hotel … Continue reading →

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