Author: John
Where I try to get all fancy with my lunches
Yes, the title is “Daddy Runs a Lot,” but I don’t run all that much, to be honest with you. When I do run, it’s typically for long distances, and I enjoy running — but, I don’t run like I once used to (I just don’t have enough time). I do try to keep myself… Continue reading Where I try to get all fancy with my lunches
Where accomplished & discouraged intersect
Saturday, I mostly rested. Saturday night, I prepared my breakfast as I made dinner, went to bed early, & mostly slept well. For the day before a marathon, I was far-better prepared than I’ve ever been, previously. I got to City Island, got my bib, prepared myself. The horn went off, and I started running.… Continue reading Where accomplished & discouraged intersect
Where I think to Sunday’s Marathon
This Sunday, I’m running. At the end of a marathon, it’s going to hurt whether you’re speeding up or slowing down. You may as well push. – Summer Sanders I’m running 26.2 miles. Marathon running, like golf, is a game for players, not winners. That is why Callaway sells golf clubs and Nike sells running… Continue reading Where I think to Sunday’s Marathon
Where I vlog about getting into running
Where I think of the number five
Five. My son is five years old today. Heck, I still have issues coming to terms with the fact that I’m a parent (yeah, yeah, I know, you’re at “Daddy Runs a Lot,” you expect the dude creating content to be a parent, but, well, being a parent means that I’m supposed to be responsible… Continue reading Where I think of the number five
Where I run for chocolate (despite despising the stuff)
I seldom travel for races. I can count, on one hand, the number of times that I’ve slept in a bed, other than my own, the night before any given race. It’s not that I don’t like to travel — it’s just that a run becomes a priority, so it takes a considerable amount of… Continue reading Where I run for chocolate (despite despising the stuff)
Where I write about things that have bothered me this week.
The other day, I came upon this article: Science Says You Should Start Your Workouts With Cardio at the My Fitness Pal blog. Now, I
Where I catch my breath from a busy weekend with a large bucket of random
This weekend, I: Hosted out-of-town-guests Wrapped up the run of Jesus Christ, Superstar at the Carlisle Theatre Company, which included shows on Friday & Saturday nights before a Sunday matinee Went to Hershey Park with the family & bunches of other friends Ran a half marathon (more about this in the next day or two)… Continue reading Where I catch my breath from a busy weekend with a large bucket of random
Where I miss television
I continue to come to grips with the term “busy.” I am busy. I know this, but I do not always accept this. My struggles with acceptance, though, sing louder more at this time of year, than any other. I love fall . . . the air just feels cleaner as the nights start to… Continue reading Where I miss television