Running Virtually

I had the most energizing, excellent, exuberant, exhilarating time as a VOLUNTEER at the 2022 Anchor Down Ultra. And I provide a 5-minute update on my current life status. SPOILER: my life is in FLUX! Cover photo image: jp dave and pro-trail runner (and great guy) Patrick Caron.

Summer escape to the lakes and mountains of Massachusetts, Vermont, and The Adirondacks in upstate New York. Recap of hikes on Mount Watatic, Baker Mountain and The Giant's Nubble.

My injury is behind me. I share a recap and summary of three runs with friends (social runs) during the week of June 13, 2022. 'Gansett Brewery Wednesday Club Run, friends at my house Saturday morning, and a windy & rainy Sunday on Cape Cod to celebrate Fathers Day.

Recap and quasi race report from the Flying Pig race weekend in Cincinnati. A most excellent gathering of friends to celebrate the Spring season and joys of 15,000 people working toward a common goal. Shout out to: Kevin G, Duane H, Chris R, Tim C, Shelly L, and Nate W. I ran a half marathon using the Galloway run-walk-run method.

I attended a pre-race panel discussion and learned about some other runners' perspectives. I also share a recap of my glorious day as a spectator at the Boston Marathon. And because I can't stop thinking about community, a discussion of the "Town Meeting" episode of another podcast called 'Rumblestrip.' #rumblestrip #bostonMarathon #TheRunningChannel

Community is important. As family and friends, we have so much more in common compared with our minor differences. That includes story-telling runners from the opposite side of globe. Audio file includes live read of "Just Plain Dave's Greatest Run Ever" with all credit to the Dirt Church Radio podcast produced by Matt Raymont and Eugene Bingham. #dirtchurchradio #anchordownultra

Observations on a foggy morning, musing in the limits of my perception and brown dog's abilities are greater than mine. And ... I'm working through rest and recovery to help my injured left heel get better.

Idea credit to Brittany Hambleton (6 lessons we can learn from our dogs, Canadian Running: January 26, 2022). My spin on the "running lessons" I can learn from my trusty 4-legged companion. Plus a short summary of a TARC group run at Blue Hills, and an update to my race calendar. I'll be running the Flying Pig marathon in Cincinnati on May 1, 2022.

January 1, 2022, marks the 10th anniversary of restarting my running journey. Happy memory of the Eagle Brook Saloon 5km race in 2012. // Thoughts on why reading the news every day probably isn't worth my time. Is it curated knowledge-filled content? Or is it clickbait? // Practice with a purpose. Whether it's running or learning a new skill. Approaching that time with a focus and a purpose is the way to make real progress. Hat tip to Coach LaMothe from the good old days.

Join me for a muddy, soggy, rainy hike in Village Park. Brown Dog and I share our observations. Lots of tree fall and damage from recent storms, plus a pinch of geology. The icing on the proverbial cake is chatting with a neighbor on the way home.