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Author: OmniRunner
How to use Twitter Lists
I started using Twitter about three years ago. As a blogger trying to reach as wide of an audience as possible, it made sense to create an account and engage with this community. Like any other social media platform, I soon found there were thousands of interesting people and communities that I wanted to follow.…
Tick and Mosquito Season is here
Tick and mosquito season seems to get worse each year. Tick season is generally from April to September but this can fluctuate depending on the weather. Mosquitoes can emerge on the first warm days of spring as some can hibernate through the winter. Mosquito season lasts until the first frost in the northern US, though…
ChafeX Product Review
I discovered ChafeX a few months ago and used it while training for the Boston Marathon. Running involves repetitive motion and every runner deals with chafing eventually. Some runners chafe in certain areas, others chafe when they are wet. I discovered chafing in 2003 during my third race, the Providence marathon. It was sprinkling that day…
Boston Marathon 2016
Photo credits: Boston Globe, BAA, Paul Locke My journey to the Boston Marathon began on February 18th. That was the day FamilyAid Boston accepted me on their Boston Marathon 2016 Team. My experience with FamilyAid Boston (FAB) was fantastic. I learned about homelessness and philanthropy and the little things each of us can do to…
One Boston Day
April 15th, 2016 is the first official One Boston Day. Last year marked the beginning of this new annual Boston tradition that serves as an opportunity to celebrate the resiliency, generosity, and strength demonstrated by the people of Boston and those around the world in response to the tragedy of April 15, 2013. “April 15 is…
Cresting Hills
Sunday we ran our final long run before the Boston Marathon. 12.58 miles of hills and good company. There is great joy in being out on a long run with friends on a great day. The freedom experienced while running is unlike anything else I have experienced. Feeling the sun on your face and the air…