I woke up on May 3rd, 2015, put on a pot of coffee, and paced around the small kitchen, brimming with nervous energy. I quickly killed the pot by myself and swallowed a few sips of water, failing to recognize the preposterous hydration imbalance I'd just subjected myself to. For those of you keeping score at home, …
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Pittsburgh.
"Anything that can go wrong will go wrong." - Murphy's Law There's an eerie stillness in those first few moments as you stare up at the sky, flat on your back, in the middle of a congested, bustling street, after your legs finally give out and you collapse to the hard concrete. It's a humbling …
Starting Line
I run a lot. Every day. No matter the weather, my current physical condition, inhospitable travel logistics, or other unforeseen calamities. I haven't missed a day since January 1, 2014. There was nothing particularly significant about that date, nor was there a need to draw the figurative line in the sand and embark on a …
A Running Life 