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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
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
Run
August 14, 2026 · New York0.88mi
11:16TIME
12:52/mi PACE
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Still worth a look
2017 ITALY BIKE TOUR
Thank you, Italy!
Well, I’ve been home now for a few days and while my sleep schedule isn’t quite back to normal yet, I am…
RUNNING
Run | Fall is here!
A cold front moved into our area earlier this week and I’ve been talking about taking advantage of the cooler weather and…
NOT BY ME
I hope
I hope you find someone who smiles at you every time you walk in the door. Who finds beauty in your scars.…