Author: seanv2
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I have No Taste: Thoughts on My Less Than Authoritative Book Reviews
There’s something ridiculous about these books reviews. They’re short, for one, and rarely contain any original insights. Indeed, for many of them (especially those dealing with classic works), they tell you next to nothing. My goals in writing them are, first, to force myself to articulate at least some thoughts about the books, even if…
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A Foundational Text of our Fucked Up World — My Quick Thoughts on Homer’s the Iliad
The Iliad Homer (trans. Fagles) It’s hard to believe that the first time I read the Iliad, I didn’t enjoy. I was in my youth more of an Odyssey guy. That seems insane now. Sure, the first time was in undergrad reading under deadline. It was also the Lattimore edition, well loved by many, but…
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Tales from the Hound: Some Memories of Encounters I’ve Had Riding Greyhound Buses
I am twenty years old and moving to California by bus. There are four of us going all the way to California — three African American dudes from the city and me. We chat a bit here and there, I share a shot with them on occasion, but generally I stay to myself. Most…
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The BQ(Q) – Diane Berberian
Diane in legally blind. She first qualified for Boston in 1995 before she lost her vision, but she has since qualified again as a blind runner. She’s an incredible inspiration. Check out her story below and be sure to follow her on social media! Thanks Diane for taking the time to share your story. …
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The BQ(Q) – Dan
Name Dan Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 28 Height: 5’10” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 160 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? St. Gorge Tell us a little about the race. Flat first half, fast down, second half How long had you been running when you…
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The BQ(Q) – Sherry
Name Sherry Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 26 Height: 5’3″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 113lb At which marathon did you get your first BQ? 2008 San Diego Rock n Roll Marathon Tell us a little about the race. It was in 2008, so I don’t remember much from…
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Review: Harris’s Ten Percent Happier
10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works–A True Story Dan Harris This one is on one hand a pretty no-nonsense introduction to “mindfulness” practice and on the other a slightly annoying memoir from a television anchor. I find it a…
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The BQ(Q) – Jessica
Name Jessica Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 32 Height: 5’4 Weight (at the time of first BQ): 118 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Philadelphia Tell us a little about the race. Big negative split, started at 7:45 pace and ran the last 10k under 7:00 pace for…
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The BQ(Q) Matthew Roberts
Name Matthew Roberts (xcgeorge.blogspot.com) Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 25 Height: 5’10” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 135 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Marine Corps Marathon 2009 Tell us a little about the race. I started out a bit quick for my fitness and my…
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Book Review: Nasar’s A Beautiful Mind
The story of John Nash, the brilliant mathematician who solved a number of interesting problems in game theory, descended into madness haunting the corridors of Princeton for years, and then, incredibly, regained a level of sanity and was awarded the goddamn Nobel Prize. It’s a hell of a story. And it raises a number of…
Milo and the Calf 