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Running, Writing, and Chasing the Dragon
http://markmatthewsauthor.blogspot.com/
'Running, Writing, and Chasing The Dragon'is about the running and writing life, with mass media reviews and thoughts related to addiction sprinkled about from time to time. The author has run 13 marathons, has been in recovery from addiction for 20 years, and is the author of three novels.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 396 )
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ON THE LIPS OF CHILDREN - The Movie Deal
I have had a very hard time holding this secret, mostly because in order to protect myself from disappointment, I told myself it would fall through and never... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
The Ann Arbor Marathon and the Coolest Runner on the Course
The Ann Arbor Marathon is this weekend, and the coolest runner on the course is named Ty and she blogs over here ----> TyRunManWhy is she the coolest? Read more
Posted on 27 March 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Guest Blog Post: How to Take the Stress Out of Pre-Race Travel
My well of running tips seems to have run dry. Fortunately, blogger Arianna from the blog "Arianna Knows Best" agreed to have a guest post today. Check it out,... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Digital Bromances
Bromance. According to the Urban Dictionary, it describes the complicated love and affection shared by two straight males. Well, I am having some digital... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2014 HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Help Others Get the Runner's High
I have signed up for two half marathons in 2014 to raise funds for RUNWELL. I will be running the Dexter Ann Arbor Half Marathon on June 1st, and then the Run... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Help Others Get the Runner's High
I have signed up for two half marathons in 2014 to raise funds for RUNWELL. I will be running the Dexter Ann Arbor Half Marathon on June 1st, and then the Run... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Spring Running! Oh the Joy!
Spring! The best time of the year to run. The world awakens from cryogenic slumber and regenerates. The grass greens, flowers bloom, the birds sing. We get a... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
"This Was Super Creepy! I Will Never Run a Marathon Now!"
On the Lips of Children continues to get some pretty incredible feedback on Amazon, and now those who have listened to the audiobook have chimed in. Read more
Posted on 10 March 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
"This Was Super Creepy! I Will Never Run a Marathon Now!"
On the Lips of Children continues to get some pretty incredible feedback on Amazon, and now those who have listened to the audiobook have chimed in. Read more
Posted on 10 March 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Once A Runner
My running these days is done just 45 to 55 minutes at a time until a body full of niggles grinds me to a stop. Still, it is of the most wondrous time of the... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Watching STAR WARS With Your Children
I got the coolest gift from my wife for my birthday. The complete collection of Star Wars on blu-ray. And from my daughter, I got a promise to watch at least on... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
26.2 Ways Writing a Novel is Like Running a Marathon (and 1 Statement on How It...
Lots of things are compared to running a marathon. It’s a marathon not a sprint, you will often hear. I have an unproven theory. It says that if you compare... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Vacation Day to Write
I took the day off work today. A vacation day. The plan is to write for four hours straight. I am sitting at a Paneras with an endless supply of coffee and... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
New Age Group
Beware runners in age group 45-49! I have joined your ranks today. I may be slow and injury prone, but I'm HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF.Actually, I haven't ran in a... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
The Audiobook is Here! Listen to a Sample
The audiobook of On the Lips of Children is here. It has been brought to life by Bob Dunsworth, who has narrated for a slew of authors much more powerful than... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Chasing the Dragon. Free Everywhere
It's now completely FREE everywhereCHASING The DRAGONRunning to Get High"This book is everything I want in a book about running... Mark Matthews is one of the... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Woke Up In Hell
48 degrees never came as promised to Michigan this week. Instead we got two bouts of snow, and now slush, and a wind advisory.Inside my house, a stomach flu wen... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
3 Things That Make Me Happy
48 DEGREESMichigan Runner’s Rejoice! The temperature will be rising all week, topping out at an expected high of 48 on Friday. That is going to feel like 100... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Audiobook of "On the Lips of Children" Coming Soon
The audiobook version of "On the Lips of Children" is coming soon through acx.com. I listened to the narration over the last few days and approved it last night... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Running Comic Book by Cait Chock
Something new and trendy was gifted to me for my thoughts. A digital comic book called:Effective Mental Strategy: Race Better by Out-thinking your Brain: An... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS
