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Category: Rants, pontifications and general mayhem

  • April Fool’s 4 Miler

    April Fool’s 4 Miler

    We were all Fools in the Snow On March 28th we lined up in blowing snow to run the April Fool’s 4 Miler in Salisbury, MA. Race day temps are usually in the 40’s or 50’s. This year it was around freezing the entire day. I was hoping it would warm up as race time…

  • Reflections on 2014

    Reflections on 2014

    Reflections on 2014 I don’t like to set New Year’s Resolutions. Too easy to make, too easy to break. As a runner I’ve learned how to set goals. Part of setting goals is staying focused over the long-term. A New Year’s Resolution to lose weight is easy to make after a few beverages, but difficult…

  • Keep going

    Keep going

    Keep going, the perfect day is today Conditions are rarely perfect. In July it’s too humid, hot and air quality can be poor. In the spring it often rains, in the fall you never know what you’re going to get. And now as winter approaches we get to deal with snow, ice and the ever-present…

  • My First 5K December

    My First 5K December

    My First 5K for December is Cambridge Winter Classic 5K on Sunday December 7th. This will be the second year in a row that I’ve run this race. Last year a group from my office and several friends from the Melrose Running Club ran the race. It was a freezing cold day. The great thing…

  • Harpoon Leviathan IPA Brew Review

    Harpoon Leviathan IPA Brew Review

    Harpoon Leviathan IPA I make a pilgrimage to the local “packey” about once a month to re-stock the old fridge. It’s always tempting to pick up the usual 12-pack of Sam or Harpoon. But I also try to get at least one brew that I’ve never had before. I’ve had plenty of Harpoon IPA and…

  • The Challenge

    The Challenge

    The Challenge You never know what you can do, until you do it! Click on this image to follow this runner. If you can. Run like hell my friends! Andy

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