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Coogan’s It Is!
After my mother got stabilized in the hospital I had finally let my mind wander to the weeks ahead and thought at the time that any future plans would have to be put on hold. Yes, she was that bad … Continue reading
ICU
I apologize for the lack of posts of late. Last Monday, probably began one of the worst days of my life when I found my mother barely responsive. Not to go into too much detail, I’ll just say that if … Continue reading
Posted in NYC Marathon, Races, running
Tagged Greenwich Hospital, ICU, NYC Marathon, NYRR, Running
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Meds
When I was training for the marathon this past year I read another blog (can’t remember which one) where they compared running to a manic depressive person. Some days running takes its meds and some days it doesn’t. I always … Continue reading
CSI: Miami Half Marathon
I could use some help from Horatio, Calleigh, Delko, and Natalia. I need them to find what little speed I have for these destination races disappears to. For the third time in a row I have had my slowest times … Continue reading
Posted in Half Marathons, Races, running, travel
Tagged #ingnation, beach, Calleigh, CSI: Miami, Delko, half marathon, Horatio Cane, ING Miami Half Marathon, miami, Natalia, Running
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Badassery
My Miami countdown has begun. I have confirmed my seats on my flight, made the other necessary travel arrangements, and ripped a bunch of DVDs for my iPad (These were off DVDs that I legally own, I would never rip … Continue reading
Posted in Half Marathons, Races, running, travel
Tagged alcohol, beach, Gloria Estefan, half marathon, ING Miami Half Marathon, miami, Running, water
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It’s Winter – Maybe
Well, it’s finally cold here in New York. Mother Nature told me in a rather stern manner that I could no longer wear shorts on my long runs. She broke my heart. This past week was rather jam packed and … Continue reading
Reflections
No, this is not a let’s take a look at what we did last year post. Done that, sort of. This post is about the fact that last January I only ran four times. That’s right, four times. One of those … Continue reading
Posted in Half Marathons, Races, running
Tagged climate change, half marathon, ING Miami Half Marathon, miami, NYC Half Marathon, Running, snow, weather
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Warm Thoughts
In 23 days I will be landing in Miami where it is expected to reach 70 degrees today as opposed to New York where today’s high is supposed to be 42 degrees. Thinking this makes me happy. I’ve got this … Continue reading
Posted in Half Marathons, running, travel
Tagged beach, drinking, half marathon, ING Miami Half Marathon, miami, nose, Running
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2011
I don’t celebrate New Year’s Eve or the New Year. I think it’s stupid and really just 1. A group of people afraid to get older and 2. A group of people who just want to get drunk. For some … Continue reading
The Big 4-0
Today is my 40th birthday and I’m probably one of the few people who could care less about that number. I have friends who freak out if you even mention that they are getting older by a minute let alone … Continue reading



