Slow Old Runner - Thoughts from an Slow Old Runner

The Wall

Running / Vic C / November 3, 2026

I may have hit the wall. It’s mile 20, and my pace isn’t getting better. [more …]

Running / Vic C / October 26, 2026

Earlier this summer, my youngest grandson asked me to run the Speak Up 5km in Richmond with him [more …]

Running / Vic C / October 17, 2026

I didn’t finish last, last male, or last in my age group. [more …]

Sadly, then they were gone. [more …]

Life Stories / Vic C / September 28, 2026

There were a couple of wisera bushes with sprouting vines. Though nice in blooms of purple flowers, the vines are invasive. [more …]

Running / Vic C / September 21, 2026

This run was my 23rd Downtown Mile finish. [more …]

Life Stories / Vic C / September 13, 2026

FCS Norfolk State is not the draw that Florida State is. [more …]

Life Stories / Vic C / September 10, 2026

I’ve lived in Virginia since 1970 and haven’t ever taken a trip to Southside. [more …]

We decided to resume Flecainide and follow up in 3 months. [more …]

Coming back from my morning run on Saturday, August 15, there was a pile of three kittens on my front walk next to my deck. [more …]