April 26, 2010
by kwikle
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Every day of your life people tell you what you can and can’t do. Parents, spouses, children, doctors, teachers, and bosses all exist to tell you what is possible and what is not. Most of us view our lives rolling … Continue reading
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
January 2, 2009
by kwikle
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As I look back on 2008, I had it pretty good this year. 10 years of marriage under my belt Gabriel and Isabella are both healthy and doing well in school. I finally got to do the circle tour with … 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
September 9, 2008
by kwikle
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The Kal-Haven Trail Link up to Downtown Kalamazoo Runners and cyclists rejoice, a new low traffic route is available from downtown Kalamazoo. Right near Westnedge ave, the trailhead can be picked up and taken all the way to 10th avenue. … Continue reading
September 8, 2008
by kwikle
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The qualified state of bliss from Running Any runner will tell you that if you get moving, putting one foot in front of the other in rapid succession, your brain will release its firm grasp on things like depression, anxiety, … Continue reading
August 19, 2008
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Running For Beer My friend and neighbor Bill, had an ingenious idea Friday evening. The Runner’s Pub Crawl in Kalamazoo. We suited up Friday after work and plotted our course. We decided on a rough course of running from home, … Continue reading
July 9, 2008
by kwikle
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First Four Mile Run after hernia repair I tore my tendon 5 weeks after my hernia repair surgery at my first Ultimate Frisbee game of the season. I was able to keep cycling even with the torn tendon. The doctor … Continue reading
March 21, 2008
by kwikle
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Four weeks after my initial physician visit, I went in for another consulation with my family doctor. My family doctor, another runner, performed a hernia examination. His immediate conclusion was to see a surgeon about an Inguenal Hernia. While this … 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