I worked really hard to make it to, and through, that marathon on Sunday. But I couldn’t have done it without help. I had a lot of help and a lot of support. And I need to say thank you. So…. To everyone who sponsored the first annual 5K for Christopher, thank you. Thank you […]
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The New York City Marathon
10 months and 3 days ago, I made a New Year’s resolution. To run a marathon this year. There is a marathon in October in Connecticut; I figured I’d do that one. But why start (relatively) small? Why not really go for it? You know, go big or go home. Soooooo… New York City it was. And all […]
If I can maaaaaaaaaaaaake it there — well…you know how the rest of it goes.
In a couple hours I’m heading into New York City. Tomorrow is the New York City Marathon. I’m running in the New York City Marathon. I still can’t believe it. I’m excited. Excited for this: and this: and this: I’m also shitting in my pants for those same reasons. I’m nervous. Really, really nervous. This […]
Hair of the dog
In the past year I’ve made a few lifestyle changes. I’ve lost 40 pounds. I’ve adopted healthier eating habits. I’ve recognized the benefits both physically and mentally of regular exercise. But I still like to have fun. I still like to break the rules every once in a while. Like on Halloween. Halloween is about […]
Not Your Average Halloween Costume
You don’t need a lot of money for a Halloween costume. I had a budget of $10. You don’t need a lot of time, either. I had a window of 1 hour. I started mine at 11:00 this morning. I was done by 11:52. I spent all $10. Here’s what I used: I already had […]
mar-a-thon (n): something (such as an event or activity) that lasts an extremely long time or that requires great effort
I’m not a huge Gwyneth Paltrow fan. I don’t dislike her, but I find her a little bit unrelatable. Except for this one thing. A while back, I read this quote from her about marriage. She had asked her father how he and her mother had managed to stay married for so long. Her dad’s response? […]
