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Berlin Marathon

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I was obviously very excited about this race. I set it as a goal in September of 2018, and trained the entire year to prepare for it. This was the second marathon of the year for me and I decided to turn it into a larger vacation. I was disheartened that I was diagnosed with a lung infection the Wednesday before the race. I had a persistent cough that would not go away, and got worse when I ran. However, I was provided medication and hoped to be feeling better in time for the race. I arrived in Berlin on … Continue reading Berlin Marathon

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Currently Reading: The Hornblower Novels of C.S. Forester

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Initial thoughts and why I’m reading it: I kind of already mentioned one of the reasons why I’m reading this book in my Churchill: A Look Back post. Churchill was reading a Hornblower novel when he crossed the Atlantic for his first meeting with Eisenhower. However, I have another connection to these books. When I was younger, in elementary or middle school, a friend of mine told me about this great television series called Horatio Hornblower and lent me the DVDs. It was an AMC series that I ended up watching with my father. Mr. Midshipman Hornblower, that I’m reading … Continue reading Currently Reading: The Hornblower Novels of C.S. Forester

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12K’s Of Xmas In July Run

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Distance: 12K Weather at run time: Mid-70s, Sunrise 6:05am This morning, I participated in the 12K’s of Christmas Holiday run put on by the DC Running Club. I wore my belt and HR monitor. I did not have any gel packets, but I did eat half a bagel with peanut butter for breakfast. I decided to do this run because I’ve been looking for more races to participate in before the Berlin Marathon. I realized during the marathon in March that races are a lot different than training. Your competitive drive really kicks in, and it can effect your pace. I thought … Continue reading 12K’s Of Xmas In July Run

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A Look Back: Petty: The Biography

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I wanted to do another A Look Back post. These are a little tougher because I’m not currently reading the book, so it’s not as fresh; however, it also provides an opportunity to reflect on a book I’ve previously read. I read Petty: The Biography by Warren Zanes earlier this year, when it was given to me by a friend. This is the first music biography I have ever read, and, Tom Petty being my favorite musician of all time, it seemed fitting to start with him. I have been to multiple Petty shows, and saw one of his last … Continue reading A Look Back: Petty: The Biography