Sports Backers Marathon Training Team starts this weekend, and of all the things I could be thinking about, this is what popped into my head. I spent 15 minutes on my car ride into work this morning analyzing the difference between these two greetings. While that might seem ridiculous to …
A few friends & I recently took a tour of a new cider maker in Richmond, VA — Blue Bee Cider. This is the first cider manufacturer within Richmond’s city limits that I’m aware of. Blue Bee Cider Location Blue Bee Cider is located in the Old Manchester District, down …
If you just want to see photos, jump down to the photo gallery. Finding the Vortex After arriving in the parking area, I started out towards the vortex on the Boynton Canyon Trail. A few hundred feet in, the trail split, and off to the right was the Boynton Canyon …
This weekend was filled with great moments & memories. Let’s start with the Nike Women’s Half Marathon (#werundc). Cheering Section Typically, I’m the one running the race. But for this one, I was on the other side of things. And let me say, I honestly think spectating might be more …
According to my training schedule, I should’ve been swimming or biking today. But I chose a run instead. The Boston bombings are still fresh on my mind. I don’t have answers or explanations; mostly, just more questions. But my brain can’t help but to go into overdrive when something like …
…procrastination. For the first time in 10 years, and probably only the 3rd time EVER… I went to church today. They’re a non-denominational church called Area10, and actually brand themselves as a “Faith Community,” which I think is pretty cool. They hold their Sunday service at an historic Richmond landmark …
There’s a Little League baseball complex less than a mile from my house. When I left for my run this evening, 2 games were being played: One by the real youngsters, just big enough to start pitching to themselves. The other kids were a few years older, just starting to …
Each year on my birthday, I like to take some time to reflect on life. Not necessarily on the past 365 days, just on my life as it is at this very moment. Here are this year’s thoughts. Surrounded by awesome friends who care Sure, when you’re little, birthdays are …
Sung to the tune of my least favorite Katy Perry song. I know next to nothing about Katy Perry, aside from a few song lyrics. And I have no idea whether she actually kissed a girl (and possibly liked it), nor do I really care. But I have a confession to …
This is the first post in a new series I’m calling “today’s run.” My mind is often at its most active when I’m out on a run. And I’d like to share some of those thoughts with the world. Today’s run took longer to develop than it should have. Between …