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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 ( 392 )
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Rules For Vacation Running
Back from vacation.8 days of scorching sunshine on a Caribbean cruise, hopping between islands on a floating pig trough and gorging on the buffet, taking... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Random Thoughts Before I Run
Vacation time! But first some thoughts before I run off to the Gulf of Mexico.-Being on vacation automatically makes my legs fresh, and they also recover quicke... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Running As An Experiment Of One
I wish I had stronger convictions at times, but then again, one thing I am sure about is that I truly dislike rigid certitude. Read more
Posted on 11 February 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
The Race is Long, And In The End, It's Only Against Your Brother - Darryl V....
So, this is sibling rivalry week. The week of an historic showdown of Brother 'V.' Brother, blood versus blood, sib versus baby sib.I'm talking about the Jim... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Bandit?
Would you be a bandit?In my novel, The Jade Rabbit, the main character is a marathoner who takes Sharleen, a 18 year old homeless girl, (nicknamed the Ghost of... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Injuries, Groundhog Day, Taoism, and Reading On The Toilet
My Version of Groundhog day.I wake up, run really hard for many weeks or months, realize I am injured, curse myself, research, swear prevention, buy some... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Just One Last Whopper ~ Lazarus The Runner
I’m not much of one for race medals, but I’m keeping them around to be cremated with. Seems like it will make a good mix. Also, I’ve heard that if someone is... Read more
Posted on 29 January 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
What I'm Reading, Watching, Writing, and Running
What I'm Reading:*I just finished "Gone Girl:A Novel, by Gillian Flynn"This is one of the coolest novels I have ever read, or perhaps will ever read. Read more
Posted on 26 January 2013 BOOKS -
2013 New York Marathon ~ My Brothers and Sisters in Arms
You have until Friday to make your choice, whatcha gonna do?Yes, I'm talking to you, 2012 canceled New York City marathoners. The deadline to pick your option i... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Intervals, Speedwork, and the 'Schleprock Some-hundreds'
8 Days A Week. I’d like to say I had a good weeks of training, but I have to go Saturday to Saturday to include all that I want to include. Read more
Posted on 20 January 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Doping (More Stuff)
Dope. I've done plenty of Dope in my life, and had to come clean as well. Of course, this wasn't performance enhancing dope, and this wasn't during televised... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Want To Run Fast? Here's 13 Things To Try
Yeah, who doesn’t want to go fast.Well, I’m gonna tell you how.Like pretty much every word written on this blog, there’s a better, more comprehensive list out... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Bringing It Each and Every Time
It's the easiest thing to do to sign up for a marathon. Just click a few buttons, and Bamn! you're signed up. Just sit back, relax, and imagine yourself with... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Les Miserables and All Things 24601
The list of things I could talk about all day:“My Children, my marathons, my novels, and Les Miserables”I’ve loved the musical like none other. Read more
Posted on 07 January 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Drunks As Unstoppable Runners - The Fix Article
I guess I can call him a friend. Mr. Caleb Daniloff, author of Running Ransom Road: Confronting The Past, One Marathon At A Time, contacted me for permission... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Winter Running and Runner's World Abs
Yes, snow running is here. Unlike last year, Michigan just got dumped with about a foot of snow so far, and there hasn’t been the usual warm up to 45 degrees fo... Read more
Posted on 02 January 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
2012 and '13: The Obligatory Looking Back and Moving Forward
My 2012 in Review and My 2013 Crystal BallYes, A self-indulgent review of the last Five hundred twenty-five thousand Six hundred minutes, Five hundred... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2012 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
26.2 Tips To Run A Running Blog
Don't let the title fool you. The Truth is, I don't have a clue. In fact, I may be the last person who should be writing this article. Read more
Posted on 23 December 2012 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
2013 New York City Marathon: Bruce Willis Goes Back For His Watch
So, the New York Road Runners came up with their decision of how to handle the canceled 2012 New York City Marathon, and from what I have heard it certainly... Read more
Posted on 20 December 2012 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
What It's Like To Be Sober And Running Over The Holidays
You’re starving, your stomach is empty, growling like a hungry tiger, and you just finished a 15 mile run. You haven’t eaten a thing in hours, and your house... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2012 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS