Monthly Archives: March 2011

A diversion: Corner of Michigan & Trumbull

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

As I noted on Facebook this morning, it’s Opening Day and the first year without Aunt Dot, a great baseball fan. Thinking about her, my dad, sitting in the yard listening to the transitor radio, and the voice of Ernie … Continue reading →

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Keep on going

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

Yesterday I received an e-mail from a high school friend who encouraged me to keep on going in my efforts to become healthier, compete, etc. I assured her that I am not stopping my efforts and that I wasn’t discouraged … Continue reading →

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First one in the books: Rebel Man Sprint Triathlon

My first official triathlon is in the books. There are a few best things about the first one: 1) I did it and proved to myself that I could, and 2) it’s my PR because it’s the first one. I … Continue reading →

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Rebel Man Triathlon

Posted on March 26, 2011 by

Just a few more photos before tomorrow.

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Hanging out in Oxford

Posted on March 26, 2011 by
Rain, rain go away.

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I arrived in Oxford last night and tried to drive the bike route. I missed a few signs so I got lost. This morning one of my friends who lives here picked me up and we went to breakfast and … Continue reading →

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Finding your next challenge

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

“Give about two hours a day to exercise, for health must not be sacrificed to learning. A strong body makes the mind strong.” Thomas Jefferson, 1785 “When we can no longer change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” … Continue reading →

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Perspective

Posted on March 23, 2011 by

One number I forgot to include in my previous post was number of days I work out: 6 I am working on a post that I am calling Finding your next challenge. It will either be really long or will … Continue reading →

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Random numbers and other things

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

Here are a few random numbers and other things while I eat lunch on a Monday. This updates a previous post with numbers: Total weight loss – 134 Total inches lost – 86 Most inches lost in one place – … Continue reading →

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Hills

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

This morning I ran a 5K around campus. Most of it is flat but there are three hills, including the one on University that I never noticed until I ran the Holiday Hustle a few weeks ago. They are not … Continue reading →

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Third time is a charm

Posted on March 18, 2011 by

As a storyteller I know that there is something about the number three. There are three brothers, three pigs, three bears, three wishes, etc. Three is sometimes referred to as a “magic” number. Today was the third time I rode … Continue reading →

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