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LATEST FROM THE BLOGLIFE
The problem with optimism
I’ve been thinking a lot about optimism lately. I am an optimist. Like… probably annoyingly optimistic. I tend to believe things are going to work out. I believe there is a solution. I believe I can figure it out. And I believe…
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I am running the NYC Marathon on Nov 1 and raising money for the USO!
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RUNNING LOG
● LIVERecent Runs
Run
September 6, 2026 · Frosinone4.46mi
49:11TIME
11:02/mi PACE
Run
August 27, 2026 · New York3.21mi
35:26TIME
11:02/mi PACE
Run
August 23, 20263.10mi
26:10TIME
8:27/mi PACE
Run
August 23, 2026 · Boston3.11mi
26:15TIME
8:27/mi PACE
Run
August 21, 2026 · New York2.15mi
25:01TIME
11:37/mi PACE
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FROM THE ARCHIVE
Still worth a look
2017 ITALY BIKE TOUR
Caiazzo!!
Tonight I am in Caiazzo, Italy. After last night’s non-adventure in a tiny country village, this is a real treat: a city…
FITNESS
#planksgiving day four (guest bedroom)
When I found this apartment, I didn’t want to spend extra money for a two bedroom because i really didn’t need it. …
HEADLINES
Slow down… and enjoy the ride!
For the second time, I rode as a ride marshall for the Cystic Fibrosis Cycle For Life. Taken right from their website:…