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Tag Archives: running
Sometimes You Just Need To Run
It has been a considerable while since I last suffered through a long, dark teatime of the soul, Modern Philosophers. I’m not sure what changes I made in my life to fend off the dark clouds, but I knew that … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Humor
Tagged Christmas, Fitness, health, holiday blues, Humor, mental health, Modern Philosopher, running, Sarcasm, satire
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Peer Pressuring My Inner Couch Potato
The goddess Nike is famous for uttering the line “Just do it!” when she created running shoes and bestowed them upon mankind for the first time, Modern Philosophers. Believe it or not, even though those immortal words play on a … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Humor
Tagged Fitness, health, Humor, Modern Philosopher, motivation, running, Sarcasm, satire, wellness
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Why Can’t I Be Invincible, Too?
I’m beginning to wish that I could be invincible, too, Modern Philosophers. I’ve given it a lot of thought, and the only reasonable explanation I can come up with for why people refuse to wear masks during a pandemic is … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Humor
Tagged coronavirus, Covid 19, Fitness, health, Humor, Modern Philosopher, running, safety, satire, social distancing, wear a mask
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A Madman Running Into A Storm
Anyone who knows me either in real life, or via my loquacious online persona, knows I am an introvert, who hates change and making any sort of major decisions, but truly loves running in the rain. As a result, today … Continue reading
It’s Harder To Hit A Moving Target
One of the best things about going back to my regular job, Modern Philosophers, other than hanging that Mandalorian sign on my office door, has been getting to see old friends again after almost three months. The other day, I … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Humor
Tagged coronavirus, Covid 19, Fitness, health, Humor, Modern Philosopher, running, Sarcasm, satire, wellness
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Send In All The Clones
I’ve never been delusional enough, Modern Philosophers, to believe that the world was clamoring for multiple versions of me. One Austin might actually be too many in the opinion of some, but I’m certain no one wants that number increased. … Continue reading
Running Is The New (Human) Dodgeball
I’ve been going through the blog’s online mailbag this week, Modern Philosophers, since the interns aren’t allowed at The House on the Hill in compliance with the governor’s stay at home order. Not that they ever paid much attention to … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Humor
Tagged coronavirus, Covid 19, Fitness, health, Humor, Modern Philosopher, running, Sarcasm, satire, social distancing
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Running To Do Something
It was a rough week at The House on the Hill, Modern Philosophers, as I tried to adapt to life in the time of the Coronavirus. Sure, the social distancing is right up my quirky introvert alley, but that doesn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Humor
Tagged coronavirus, Covid 19, Fitness, health, Humor, Modern Philosopher, running, Sarcasm, satire, social distancing
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Social Distancing From Anxiety
I know times are changing because of the Coronavirus outbreak, Modern Philosophers, but some things can still remain the same. Sunday mornings are for long runs. I’m well aware that we are supposed to be practicing social distancing, but my … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Humor
Tagged coronavirus, Covid 19, Fitness, health, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, running, Sarcasm, satire, social distancing
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Where The Ice Finally Ends
Today, I discovered where the ice finally ends, Modern Philosophers, and it has given me hope. Not just hope that Spring is on its way, but also hope that life is looking up in general. Since I’m being both literal … Continue reading
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Tagged hope, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, optimism, Philosophy, running, Sarcasm, satire, Spring, winter
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