The Great Train Race
May 5, 2024, was the 30th annual Great Train Race. At peak participation, 3500 children competed in the Mile and Caboose runs. From the founding race director, How it all started [more …]
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2024 Marine Corps Historic Half
Today was my seventeenth finish of the Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon in Fredericksburg, Virginia. I’m one of 68 who has finished all 17 years and am part of the Iron Mile Club. [more …]
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College Protests
Does this mean Cameron Crazies won’t be able to pitch tents in freezing conditions to wait for basketball seats? [more …]
Monitoring Your Heart
Since September 2022, I’ve learned more about heart rates and pulse than I wish I needed to know. [more …]
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Stafford Hospital 5km
In the spring of 2010, the foundation organized a 5km run to raise awareness of the Stafford facility and operational funds. [more …]
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Can’t Stay Retired
I’m looking for gig work from home with a flexible schedule of 10 to 15 hours per week. [more …]
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2024 Stafford Hospital 5km
My goal was to keep my heart rate below 120 bpm. Following my doctor’s orders, I went with a walk-only effort today. [more …]
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A-Fib – Round 2 – Fixed?
Dr. Talreja explained the ablation procedure. The procedure has an 80% success rate. If unsuccessful, it can be done a second time. There was only a 1% risk of a side effect. [more …]
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96 Team March Madness – Version 2024
Last year, I posted an idea of going to 96 teams. Now, I’m going to tweak that this year. [more …]
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The Early Years of the Fredericksburg Area Running Club
In the fall of 1993, John Robbins took the initiative to organize local runners and form a club. A liver transplant recipient, he wanted to find people to run with. [more …]
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