No, I do not want those who are talking and writing about the current US government mess to shut up. I want government to shut up and do their flipping jobs. I worked in politics for about eight years. I saw all kinds of good and bad. I saw the polarization that parties create and… Continue reading Shutdown! Shut Up!
At the end of last month, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced new texting sign on state roadways. Realize that back on either June or July 1st, the fine for texting while driving went up to $150 and 5 points on your license. Also realize that in New York, you receive tickets for three… Continue reading Texting on the Road
This is a part of the series of posts regarding my experience running the Ragnar Relay series in the Adirondacks. I spent quite some time scouring the internet for lists of what to pack for a Ragnar Relay. I’ve read all kinds of lists but seemed to fall back on the one created by Sarah… Continue reading Packing for a Relay
My Ragnar Relay team received Giovanni Rana pasta free of charge, as a sponsor of our team. I did not take part in the preparation but did take part in the eating of the pasta. All opinions are my own. Almost two weeks ago, I had the great fortune to go to a pasta dinner… Continue reading Giovanni Rana Pasta – a Product Review
Race ambassador. There’s no definition in the dictionary. The title means something different to every race. Most races will give a race ambassador a free race entry. In return, the ambassador helps get the word out about the race. I’m happy to let you all know I am a race ambassador for the Asheville Marathon… Continue reading New Badge on My Blog
With the end of September comes the last quarter of 2013. I cannot believe that we are that close to being done with this year. The entire year has just flew past. My 13 in 2013 goal is essentially done. I ran the Ragnar Relay in the Adirondacks in September. I am not filling in… Continue reading Goal Review
This is the fourth in a series of posts on my experience running the Ragnar Relay in the Adirondacks. After my hand-off of the slap bracelet to Meredith in Gavin Park, Van 1 decided to head off for food. We chose to stop at The Silo in Queensbury. I had banana walnut pancakes which were… Continue reading Ragnar Recap – Part 2
Who knew staying up most of the night and running in fog along NYS Route 9 would be the way to get me back to Lake Placid? I knew I would try to make that happen. I just never knew it would be this year. Back in March, Jen posted on Facebook that her Ragnar… Continue reading Ragnar Adirondacks Recap
This is a third post in a series about my Ragnar experience. I wrote parts of this post while on the bus to Albany on the Thursday before Ragnar weekend. This post involves either cash or product that was received from companies for use while running Ragnar Adirondacks. All opinions are my own. One of… Continue reading Ragnar Sponsors
This is my second post in a series about my experience running Ragnar Relay Adirondacks. Dear Turtles, Thank you! Running a Ragnar Relay has been something I have wanted to do for forever it seems. Truthfully, it has been two years that I have wanted to run a Ragnar. RagnarADK – for those who do… Continue reading Dear Turtles
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