Monthly Archives: February 2012

Just Shut Up and Run!

This week has been a “recovery” week in my training plan for the Fargo Marathon. I’ve never used such tactics before, but Martin obviously believes in them because he has periodically incorporated recovery weeks into the workout schedules of all … Continue reading

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The New Normal

Running has become a pretty big part of my life. A quick look back at my recent blog postings tells me that I’ve been thinking about running, a lot! Well, what can I say, there are just over 12 weeks … Continue reading

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Running With Carl

I’ve been wanting someone from my family to run with me ever since I began almost three years ago. I’ve asked all of my sisters, but they’ve made it pretty clear that they want to leave the running to me. … Continue reading

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Running For Sherry

Running is usually a solitary sport for me. Yes, sometimes I run with other people and we talk about whatever comes to mind, but most often it’s just me and my thoughts. One foot in front of the other, time … Continue reading

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Running and Donating Blood

I feel blessed to be healthy enough to donate blood. I don’t do it every eight weeks, but I usually work it in a couple of times a year. I have been told that donating blood can dramatically affect an … Continue reading

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The Super Bowl in Grand Forks

My name is Jim, and I’m a football fan! I especially enjoy watching the Minnesota Vikings and the North Dakota State Bison, but all football is good in my opinion. Unfortunately, I live in Grand Forks; a city that eats, … Continue reading

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