savannah Archive

  • 08292010-2c

    Finally Had a Good Run!

    I ran 8.88 miles today in my new Mizuno Wave Precision 11′s.  The weather was right – breezy, cool, low humidity and the shoes fit perfectly.  My time was 1:13:52.  I was pleased with that time after all of the injuries I’ve dealt with so...

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  • 08112010-5

    A Run at the RTT in Savannah

    I ran 7.33 miles today at the rails to trails.  It was nice to hit the rails after almost three months of not running out there.  The trail greeted and quickly smothered me in her great big blanket of thick warm, salty wet air.  It...

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  • vff444

    Frank Shorter on Barefoot Running

    When Frank Shorter was in town I went to a Q & A session held at Fleet Feet Savannah.  It was excellent to see and hear one of the greatest runners share a little bit of his wisdom on running. I video taped most of...

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  • 08042010-1

    Rock N Roll SAVANNAH!!!

    Wow!  What great news for Savannah and her runners!  I was so happy to hear that we are getting a Rock n Roll Marathon.  I am so there with this! I’ve wanted to do a RNR marathon for awhile now and, I was seriously considering...

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  • Peace to all

    Picture of the Day: Peace Prayer Flag

    The picture of the day is one of a prayer flag at the dairy farm in the area called “the point”.  Believe me, at this moment in my life I crave peace. And, I wish you all peace as well. God bless. dh 06/11/2010

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  • 06092010-20

    Blew out my calf during my run

    I ran 4.39 miles today after work.  As you can see it was a short run.  I started off way too fast wearing my vff’s.  My brother and his family were supposed to come over by 7pm.  So, I wanted to get a quick run...

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  • at the dairy farm

    Rough time for Isabella

    Life has been very tough for Isabella lately.  She trips and falls easily.  She whines and paces around the house for a long time before finally tiring out and falling asleep.  Some times I find her in a closet or in a corner of a...

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  • Little toad

    Picture of the day: toad in my hand

    The picture of the day is of a little toad I saw at the dairy farm yesterday on a trail.  Its a very little rascal.  He was also a squirmy little sucker.  He just didn’t want his picture taken.  Prevailed, though, I did and, above...

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  • 2 flags and a turtle

    Whitemarsh Island Run: I found a plastic turtle

    I ran 8.03 miles today on Whitemarsh Island from the Ymca in 85 degree heat with humidity at 67%.  It was a fun run.  Along the way, I found two small American flags and a small plastic turtle.  It was really cool After work I...

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  • A run on a hot day with Pinochio

    A run on a hot day with Pinochio

    I ran 10.51 miles on a hot and muggy day in and around Thunderbolt.  The temperature was 83 with humidity at 74%.  Gosh, it sure felt hotter than that. And, to add to the discomfort my right hip kept flaring up.  This is the price...

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