Three Years

  Today is another one of those anniversary dates that I really dread each year.  There are only a few, but this is a big one.  Three years ago today my father lost his battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  That’s three years of missing him, of worrying about Mom, and of my kids not knowing him.  [...]

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Race Report: 2009 Boston Marathon

  Here it is, my race report for the 113th  Boston Marathon.  I hope you find it interesting. 
Race Report: 2009 Boston Marathon
Hopkinton
  The first thought that comes to mind is WOW!  When we arrived in Hopkinton we were full of excitement and nervous energy.  MassGeneralreally did take good care of us however.  They had a [...]

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One Down … One to Go

  This will be a very short post.  I’ll write up a full race report sometime later this week, but I’m too exhausted right now.  The short version is that (with a ton of help from my friend Amye) I finished the 2009 Boston Marathon. 
  This was the most difficult physical effort I’ve ever had [...]

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Lit up with Anticipation…

… we arrive at the launching site.  Tonight, I’m sitting in the bar at the Seaport hotel in Boston, MA.  I’m about 38 hours away from the start of my first and only Boston marathon.  I’m nervous, I’m wired, and I am drinking a Bombay Sapphire and tonic.  I’ll only drink one, don’t worry about me [...]

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Ault Park 20

  Yesterday was my last chance to get in a 20 mile run before Boston.  I’m very happy to report that I did it, although it wasn’t easy.  Here’s a breakdown of the run and my experience on a beautiful Saturday morning.
The Early Miles
  The first 6 miles or so are a good rolling course.  The [...]

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