Tag Archives: running

The People I Meet On My Runs

Posted on November 3, 2018 by

Getting back into shape wasn’t the only reason I took up running, Modern Philosophers. I was hoping it would make me more social and help me to meet new people.  I have no problem diagnosing myself as a socially awkward … Continue reading →

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Zombie Fun Run Turns Tragic When Stragglers Are Eaten

Posted on October 30, 2018 by

I warned them it wasn’t a good idea to change the annual Halloween Zombie Fun Run from a 5K to a 10K, but no one listened to me, Modern Philosophers. First of all, you’re always inviting trouble when you deal … Continue reading →

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I’m The Gingerbread Man!

Posted on October 21, 2018 by

I am the Gingerbread Man, Modern Philosophers! As in “You can’t catch me ’cause…” I’m participating in a Wellness Competition on the Virgin Pulse app.  Today is Day 14 of 15, and thus far, I am in the lead with … Continue reading →

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Know Your Limits, And Then Push Them

Posted on October 14, 2018 by

I’m participating in another Wellness Challenge on the Virgin Pulse app, Modern Philosophers. If you recall, I won the Individual Title of the last Wellness Challenge by doing 30,000 steps a day for fifteen consecutive days. I swore to myself … Continue reading →

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The Not So Magnificent Seven

Posted on September 22, 2018 by

Sometimes, the road rises up to kick my ass, Modern Philosophers. It seems that today is one such day. When that happens, I guess it becomes a matter of how I respond to that challenge. It has been incredibly windy … Continue reading →

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Why Do I Keep Running?

Posted on September 16, 2018 by

The other day, someone asked me why I keep running, Modern Philosophers. I immediately realized that was a great philosophical question to tackle on the blog, but I wanted to give it some thought first. The more I pondered the … Continue reading →

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Strangers Say The Strangest Things

Posted on August 31, 2018 by

I don’t know about you, but I was raised to never talk to strangers, Modern Philosophers. This is a philosophy that has kept me from being kidnapped and murdered over the years, but I also know there are times when … Continue reading →

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