March 17, 2009
by kwikle
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Anyone who has run a marathon, cycled a long race, or camped in the woods for 10 days will tell you wet wipes are the bang! Wet wipes are small, moist, antiseptic squares of civilization. Crohn’s/Colitis makes them an essential … Continue reading
October 31, 2008
by kwikle
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David Goggins Ultramarathoner I found this video on facebook of all places: Titled marathon videos. David, who is also a Navy Sealcompleted the Mcnaughton 150 mile ultra-marathon in 33 hours. In this motivational video he says quite a bit about … Continue reading
February 26, 2008
by kwikle
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At the beginning of February my marathon training program was going really well. My miles had been creeping up steadily and I hadn’t been injured. My hamstrings were taught as a kettle drum, but I thought this was something I … Continue reading
January 15, 2008
by kwikle
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When you’re in junior high you’re afraid to tell your friends you like a girl because… well you’re in junior high. They may not like her, it may not work out, she might dump you. At the end of the … Continue reading
October 9, 2007
by kwikle
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There is no garland of ivy leaves for the average runner. Each mile is its own reward. If you make it to 26.2 someone *might* tell you “great job”. But you must want to make it the distance on your … Continue reading
February 10, 2007
by kwikle
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Ran 13 miles for the first time since the fifth 3rd 15 mile race in April 2005. Recovery from injury gets harder with every year. Not that I am an old man by any stretch. But I am not a … Continue reading
April 26, 2006
by kwikle
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Last post got me to thinking about the defining moments in any young man’s life. I am blessed in my own way to know what that moment was in my father’s life, or at least what he has told me … Continue reading
April 25, 2006
by kwikle
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In the icelandic sagas, the characters have particular concern for the thinning of the blood from their fathers. Sons tried to measure up to fathers. And it was considered very grave if men failed the muster of their genealogy. Or … Continue reading