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Running, Writing, and Chasing the Dragon
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'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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Life of Pi ~ Book Before Movie
Repeat after me: "Book before movie. Book before movie."The novel ‘Life of Pi’ was only on my distant radar, until I saw the stunning scenes of this mega-3d... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2012 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
So, Too Much Running Can Kill You? Bury Me With My Shoes On Then
"You better get yourself together. Pretty soon you're going to be dead." ~John Lennon, Instant Karma"Lord my body has been a good friend, but I won't'need it... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2012 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
I Am A Bayshore Marathon Runner ~ Thanks To My Sponsor
So, after a quick debate and great feedback, I registered for the Bayshore marathon in Traverse City. I am pretty excited about this event, since it's a maratho... Read more
Posted on 03 December 2012 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
“No One Mourns The Wicked” The Story of Frosty the Snowman Through the Eyes of...
We all remember that old silk hat the kids found, but who had rights to its ownership? st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } Growing up in the 70’s and 80’s, watching... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2012 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Spring Marathon ~ Which One To Do?
So, I’m pretty sure I want to do a Spring Marathon. I need to decide which one to run, and pretty quick, because the first one on the list is opening... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2012 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Feedback On '9 Reasons Recovering Addicts Run'
Yes, I'm an egomaniac with an inferiority complex, so I love to get feedback on my posts. No article has received as large a response as the post: '9 Reasons... Read more
Posted on 27 November 2012 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Medals, Shirts, Goody-Bags, and Race Day Swag
So, this may sound terrible, but, I don’t really like medals. And I don’t really understand them.As I write this, I have a dozen medals strewn about the house. Read more
Posted on 23 November 2012 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Grateful For My Scars
Is it trite to say I'm thankful for my running and all the wonders it has brought me?Yeah, it is. The answer's in the question. Read more
Posted on 20 November 2012 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Darryl Dixon Runs His First Marathon
No, I'm not over it yet. I am still imagining the "What if..." "What if the New York City Marathon hadn't been canceled?" And my imagination goes from there. Read more
Posted on 16 November 2012 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS