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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 ( 389 )
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Breaking Bad - The Final Episode Awaits
**spoiler alert**I would have been completely happy if last night's Breaking Bad episode had been the lost. I love inconclusive endings like how The Sopranos... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Sunshine Came Softly Through My Window Today
'sunshine came softly through my window today'. ~Sunshine Superman, DonovanI was tagged with the Sunshine award yesterday. This was quite distressing. Read more
Posted on 21 September 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Discoredia, The Evil Dead, Drugs, Raves, and Other Ancient Evils
A peer of mine from the Books of the Dead Publishing, J.C. Michael, is out with a new book this week. Discoredia. It’s a fantastic novel that has all the tone... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
New York City Marathon 2013 Training
Here's what’s up with my New York City Marathon 2013 training.After barely running in June, I finally started running for real around the 4th of July. On... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
"I'm Gonna Pop Some Tags" For My Fall Marathon
The Thrift shop. 20 dollars in your pocket. This is all you need for a cozy, relaxing marathon morning. If you have a fall marathon, then put "visit the thrift... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
"It's Got To Be The Shoes" Scapegoating My Nikes
As many highs and adventures as my last two years of running have given me, I’m certainly not content about some of my struggles. Too many injuries. Much... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
My Running Novel is Called "One of the Scariest Novels I've Read This Year" by...
The Horror News Network, a leading online magazine and potpourri of books, media, movies, and other madness, just put up a review of my novel On the Lips of... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2013 BOOKS -
Run to 'The Sea of Tranquility’
“People who have never been through any sort of shit always assume that they know how you should react to having your life destroyed. Read more
Posted on 04 September 2013 BOOKS -
Hungry Runner Guy: Long Runs Are Making Me Fat
I love to run. I also love the combination of Pizza and Chocolate. Pizza first, with a chocolate chaser.Weight is a factor often overlooked when trying for... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
B.L.O.G = Bringing Lots Of Grandiosity
Once in a while I go through a blogging crisis. "It's so narcissistic" my spirit screams. I get over it pretty quick. In fact, these thoughts just further... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2013 SELF EXPRESSION -
50,000 Stray Dogs Roaming the Streets of Detroit
Detroit. It’s a place you may have heard of. Especially now with it declaring bankruptcy, Detroit has become the lazy punch line for those who don’t know what... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2013 PETS, SOCIETY -
Why Runners Need A Therapist (and What I Would Say to Mine)
I have worked in the behavioral health setting for many years and in many settings. I have been both the conductor and consumer in therapy sessions. I am a big... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
RUNNING HOME, by Julie Hutchings
"You have all been chosen for a reason."These were the words the publisher at Books of the Dead Press told me and a group of writers who were signed to a book... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2013 BOOKS -
Breaking Bad Marathon - Responses
A few weeks back I wrote a long post on "What if there really was a Breaking Bad marathon?" (an actual 26.2 mile race). It was so a lot of fun to write, and... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Country Running Vs. 8 Mile Road Running
Back from a family vacation. The stress of traveling and packing and aside, vacations just bring out the best in life.The best of our joy, our spontaneity, the... Read more
Posted on 17 August 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Chutes and Ladders - 7 Things I Learned From a Running Layoff
I am coming off a running lay off and slowly building back up. A 23 mile week last week, and this week I hope to hit 28 -30 miles. Read more
Posted on 08 August 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
“The Bell Witch” by John F.D. Taff
Since being published by the Books of the Dead Press, I've met a group of wonderful and supportive writers. Most of us are in the same boat - a group of creativ... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Monday Morning Bragging
Four Monday Morning Brags. But one of them is a lie. Can you guess which one?1. "Chasing the Dragon" is Number 1 My running book, “Chasing the Dragon: Running t... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Do Not Buy This Running Book - Five Reasons Why
Free Today and This Weekend on AmazonMy book is out! "Chasing the Dragon: Running to Get High." And it's free.It's a lively discussion of the role running... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Running Tattoos
Distance Running and Tattoos just go together. They both give an endorphin rush from an exotic mix of pleasure and pain, and in some ways, both permanently leav... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS