Day 120/365

11th half-marathon in the books!

Back To Square Run-Episode 81 "Flower City Half-Marathon Race Report"

Day 119/365

Just a simple mile today. Now the plan is just to relax for the rest of the day. Gotta rest the engine!

Day 118/365

I've loved this half-marathon from the start & I was there for the first one in 2010. I've run it 5 times & each time it makes me fall in love with our beautiful city & reminds me that Rochester has one of the best running communities. Can't wait for Sunday!

Day 117/365

Another perfect morning! "Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you were meant to do."

Day 116/365

Perfect weather for the roads this morning!

Day 115/365

13 years of listening to running podcasts as the miles click by. They never disappoint; always a source of reliable information, helpful opinions, entertaining interviews & proof that incredible things reside in all of us who lace up & test ourselves everyday in the toughest race on earth: the one against our inner doubts, fears & demons.

Day 114/365

Beautiful weather to be outside today! I'm really an outside kinda person & thankful I got to spend some time out in the sun for work!

Day 113/365

Love the smells of grass clippings & fresh mulch out there today on the roads. Reminded me that after every winter, there always comes a spring...

Day 112/365

Of all of mankind's marvelous characteristics one stands out above all others, our ability to have hope. Beautiful sky & sun out there tonight. Hope your day was filled with some.

Day 111/365

Sun was a bit brighter today.

Day 110/365

Some extra fast miles on these feet this week do to my not paying attention.

Day 109/365

If you're not moving, you're not living. Even when you don't feel like it, it's important to keep moving forward in a positive way towards your goal. If others don't understand or help you do that, then it's time to wave goodbye.

Day 108/365

Two things I really enjoy when I'm at work: 1. Watching people giving their all when training 2. Getting paid to run in the sunshine!

Day 107/365

Long, long day. So why not make it so I can barely move tomorrow. 

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Day 106/365

Beautiful Easter weather but a little windy before the storm.

Day 105/365

I do so cherish the introspection & thought when I'm out there. Feel like I could solve the world's problems on the road.

Day 104/365

Kind of a crazy day running all over the place. But the steak remains intact at 811 days in a row!

Day 103/365

Sometimes you can't help but get caught up with the energy of athletes putting in 100% effort despite being faced with a daunting challenge. The "dark place" requires suffering, but rewards with understanding & confidence.

Day 102/365

Virtual bloodbath on the big wheel of death today. Hard stuff, but good stuff.

Day 101/365

Some of the best running weather out there! Love it!

Day 100/365

The face you make the day you realize it's the 100th picture & that deleting your custom running playlist from your phone deletes it from iTunes! Oops!

Day 99/100

Man what a perfect day to be out there! Couldn't help but run an extra mile to soak up the sun!

Day 98/365

Nothing is more important than taking care of yourself. But it amazes me how many runners overlook our high risk to skin cancer. The danger is real & ever since my scare 5 years ago, I always get my yearly body inspection. Get yours! You'll look great in a gown & they're so airy in the back!

Day 97/365

What the heck man?! Snow in freaking April? Why do I continue to live in upstate NY & try to be a distance runner?

Day 96/365

Horrible weather out there. But it was like Zeus himself hit my ass with a thunderbolt, threw the winged shoes & steel helmet at me & said, "What the hell are you waiting for?" Stomach has made a turn around, doc says I'm not dying & I can run again. Day 803 in a row. Life's good!

Day 95/365

Time to get some professional advice on what's going on with my stomach.

Day 94/365

Ugly, mean weather out there tonight. Old Man Winter refusing to release his hold.

Day 93/365

Well, I think I've finally got this wacky stomach thing licked. It's been a crazy ride & I haven't been this sick in a very long time. I don't like sitting around much, but it did allow me to finish some books & maybe start a new chapter.

Day 92/365

Beautiful seeing some sunshine for a minute.

Day 91/365

Still feeling off. Hopefully chicken soup will turn the tide.