A character in one of my favorite juvenile fiction books, Aunt Min from Goneaway Lake, made a poignant observation about cousins: “If cousins are the right kind, they’re best of all: kinder than sisters and brothers, and closer than friends.” I couldn’t agree more. When you grow up...
Over the years, I’ve learned the bed should probably go on the widest wall. I like a bed that faces the door so that I can get in the bed from either side, and no matter which side of the bed is “mine,” no one ever has too much of a walk-around. ...
These trails offer good mileage opportunities. The downside may be the footing. I have run on trails that are nicely groomed (i.e. packed-down dirt or mulch.) I have also run on trails that consisted of deep sugar sand or lumpy grass. No thanks. Also, remember to yield to equestrians...
There are some runners that find others out on the course to pair up with and that strategy often proves to be beneficial to get through those miles. For me and especially at this race, I am very internal and tend to find that place in my mind where I can dig deep and maintain my ...