Milo and the Calf

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    The Year That Was

    About a week ago I was doing a loop around the park when I was passed by a member of my running club.  In the summer of 2011, when I was running strong and setting PRs, he and I were just about the same speed.  Perhaps I was even a little faster.  Now, he was…

  • Extra-Ordinary Effort

    I had it all planned out.  I’d quit my job, start a foundation to fund the political projects I believe in.  finally get to take structure Hebrew classes, run a hundred miles a week, go out and spend a month in Hueco climbing every day.  Get another degree for fun.  It’d be great. But alas,…

  • The BQ(Q) – Chris H

    Thanks to longtime RA runner Chris for filling this out, I especially liked his thoughts on racing as a skill. Good running, Chris! Name: Chris H Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 37 Height :  5’10” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 180 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Tell us a…

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    The BQ(Q) – Don S

    As I have posted more and more of these BQ(Q)s it is becoming clear that the answer people give to the final question is usually the best.  Don’s answer is first rate.  Thanks again for taking the time to fill this out, Don! Name: Don S  Sex:Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 35…

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    The BQ(Q) – Kevin B

    Name : Kevin B (Gville Kevin on RA) Sex: M Age (at the time of first BQ): 36 D.    Height: 6’1’’ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 160 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? What was your finishing time? Tell us a little about the race. 3:06:41 at 2012 Baystate Marathon in…

  • Fitness Habits of Disgraced Generals

    Like much of the country, I’m following the Petraeus scandal with a mixture of sadness and fascination.  I feel for his family.  No one should have to go through a betrayal like this, especially not one plastered on the front pages of every newspaper in the country.  That said, some of the details about Petraeus…

  • The BQ(Q) – Mike D

    Thanks to Mike for answering these questions, I especially like his answer to the last question “Mileage and a focus on speed work.  Some people can BQ without one or the other, but chances are they were born fast”.  Wise words I need to follow. Name: Mike D: Sex:  Male Age (at the time of…

  • The BQ(Q) – Pam

    Thanks to Pam for taking the time to fill this out even though she is getting ready for major surgery.  Recover well, Pam! Name: Pam (rocketmamaof5) Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 39 (9 days from turning 40) Height :  5’6 Weight (at the time of first BQ): 123 At which marathon…

  • Ten Hours Post Sandy

    Since I started obsessively logging my workout activities on Running Ahead, I have fantasized about crossing the line into serious jock-hood – spending ten hours or more exercising in a week.  I have come close a number of times, but never got there until Hurricane Sandy. This past week I climbed for two hours.  Ran thirty…

  • A Post Hurricane Run

    I am lucky enough to live in a neighborhood in Brooklyn called Prospect Heights.  Heights is in the name for a reason- we’re on relatively high ground and far outside the evacuations zones.  All we saw from Hurricane Sandy were a couple of downed trees and some blown over signs.  We were very, very lucky. …