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• The Role of Belonging

  The social and political landscape is arguably always changing but has perhaps done so in seismic ways in the past three years. We continue to struggle with a... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Still Chasing 42

  Did you miss me? Or perhaps you didn't even know I was gone? I'm guessing the latter outweighs the former, but you're here now, so let's chat. I began this... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Daily Chase: Vol. 80

  

  Happy Holidays, all! Is it just me, or did Fall suddenly appear? Mind you, this is perhaps the longest I’ve gone between blog posts, and I’m filled with equal... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Race Report: Labor Pains 12-Hour

  

  Since beginning to run longer and longer distances, my idea of a training run has changed considerably. My sense of anticipation has also shifted quite a bit, t... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Daily Chase: Vol. 79

  

  I am still alive. The streak is still in play. I’m beginning to sound like a bit of a broken record. Life has a funny way of shifting and adapting to fit the... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Daily Chase: Vol. 78

  

  Where has the summer gone? I feel like the game never changes, and yet I seem to find myself in the same situation every year! Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Laurel Highlands Race Recap

  

  I’m fully aware that this review is long overdue. As is usually the case, the summer seems to have gotten away from me amidst the various projects, work and... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Daily Chase: Vol. 77

  

  As much as I claim to hate the heat and humidity, I certainly can’t argue with the fact that it creates quite a lush green landscape in the state parks in the... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Daily Chase: Vol. 76

  

  Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and father figures out there today! Summer is in full swing, albeit not officially here yet, and that means each passing... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Daily Chase: Vol. 75

  

  I’m currently sitting on our front porch, enjoying a cold drink, and loving the cool breeze and comfortable temperature. I’ve spent a good majority of my time... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2017 FITNESS

• Daily Chase: Vol. 74

  

  I’m pretty sure that I blinked and two months rolled by before my eyes! That’s about the easiest way to describe the hectic efforts to continue #chasing42. Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Race Report: Umstead 100

  

  I relish in the logistics involved in planning for a 100 mile race. I’d almost go so far as to say that I’ve grown to love the build-up so much that it negates... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Daily Chase: Vol. 73

  

  Phew! I feel like I blinked and the entire month of March passed before my eyes! It’s hard to believe that April Fool’s Day is on Saturday, and with it the... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS

• My Rogue Boston Marathon Adventure

  

  Over the years, I’ve improved my race PRs at just about every distance. I’ve seen my marathon times drop by more than an hour, and I’ve reduced my 5K times by... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Exploring Shenandoah National Park

  

  I’ve mentioned it before, and I’ll say it again. Living on the east coast certainly has its perks when it comes to proximity to trails. Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Daily Chase: Vol. 72

  March is now upon us, and this is about the time that hints of spring begin to peek through the snow and cold. Well, instead, we’ve had more days above 50 than... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Daily Chase: Vol. 71

  

  The chase continues! It’s been a hectic couple of weeks, but that’s what keeps things interesting, right? If you follow politics even remotely, then you’ve had... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Daily Chase: Vol. 70

  

  January was a bit of a blur in many regards. The University of Delaware offers a 6-week winter term for students, of which a small percentage partake and an eve... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Daily Chase: Vol. 69

  

  So, it would seem that our collective post apocalyptic nightmare is in fact a reality, and we didn’t simply imagine the election we all lived through. Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Race Report: Phunt 50k

  

  When a friend messages you to let you know he found a bib for an upcoming race for you, you don’t ask too many questions. This is even more true if it’s a race... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2017 FITNESS, SPORTS