Author: seanv2
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100 Days of Milo: Day 25 — Hebrew
We’re 1/4 of the way done with this stupid 100 days of Milo idea. Still a long way to go! Today’s featured page continues our focus on Judaism with a resource page for learning Biblical Hebrew something I really need to refocus on in 2016 as my son ups his own language acquisition. I’ve got…
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The BQ(Q) – Tim Swanson
Great, story here from Tim, who’d been running since he was eight years old and finally BQ’ed at 38. As always, consistency is key. Name Tim Swanson Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 38 Height: 5’11” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 154 At which marathon did you get your first…
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The BQ(Q) – Kevin Young
One year after open heart surgery Kevin completes both Ironman Wisconsin and qualifies for Boston in 4 weeks! Amazing story, thanks for sharing Brian! Name Kevin Young Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 38 Height: 5’7” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 160 At which marathon did you get your first…
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100 Days of Milo: Day 24 — Judaism
Last week’s 100 days of Milo focused on the classical world, this week, we’ll focus on Judaism. I converted to Judaism about six years ago and since then, I’ve studied the religion (and Hebrew), on and off. Here’s a basic resource page I put together largely for my own use. Perhaps you’ll find it useful…
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The BQ(Q) – Ramon C
Name Ramon C Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 55 Height: 5’3” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 112 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? California International How long had you been running when you ran your first BQ? 4 years Did you run in college or…
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100 Days of Milo: Day 23 — Stoicism
Hey, here’s a new resource page on stoicism, including books, online resources, even reddit subs. Check it out here.
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Your Occasional Stoic – From the Father: Integrity, Hard Work, Modesty
In my father I observed mildness of temper, and unchangeable resolution in the things which he had determined after due deliberation. No vainglory in those things which men call honors. A love of labor and perseverance. A readiness to listen to those who had anything to propose for the common weal. An undeviating firmness in…
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Totals for the Week Ending 1 25 2016
Run Miles for the week: 13 in 2:08:24 Run Miles for the year: 87.3 Projected total run miles for the year: 1278.1 Miles per day/week to reach 2016 miles 5.7/39.6 Run Streak: 0 Run Streak Mileage: n/a One that were just one stupid mile 1 Days Until I Beat My Old Streak 114 Bike…
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Review: Epictetus’s Discourses
Discourses and Selected Writings (Penguin Classics) Epictetus (trans Robert Dobbin) If Marcus’s Meditations are the most popular introduction to stoic philosophy, Epictetus discourses are perhaps the most substantive. Together, they are the two books of ancient stoic thought one really must read. Born a slave, Epictetus eventually gained his freedom and taught philosophy in Rome…
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The BQ(Q) – Matthew Kleiman
Thanks, Matt, for taking the time to fill this out! Volume sure seems to be a constant amongst qualifiers. Name Matt Kleiman Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 41 Height: 5’9″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 154 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? St. George Tell us…
Milo and the Calf 