Runner’s World "Quote of the Day": Al Oerter
October 21, 2008

"To exercise at or near capacity is the best way I know of reaching a true introspective state. If you do it right, it can...

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I Have a Confession to Make: Burpees
October 20, 2008

So... you might have noticed I've stopped giving y'all updates on my progress with the 100 Day Burpee Challenge. That's 'cause I stopped doing 'em...

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Perfect weather
October 20, 2008

Look! It's fall and winter in Alaska.Perfect, really.

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The Great Peariment 2008™: Round 3
October 20, 2008

We're down to the final two rounds of The Great Peariment 2008™. The judges are staying true to their favorites thus far: Judge Joulwan =...

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Um… Eeeeew.
October 20, 2008

Wow. Gross.Brad Sciullo of Uniontown, Pa., is seen before attempting to eat a 15-pound cheese burger with five pounds of toppings including bun, lettuce, tomatoes,...

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Lucky Number Seven
October 19, 2008

I had a little anxiety about our 7-mile run today. Not sure why. It seemed really long to me -- so I had a sorta...

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Taking a Break
October 18, 2008

I knew during Bootcamp yesterday morning, when even the warmup pushups were tough, that it might be time for a good solid rest day or...

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The Great Peariment 2008™: Round 2
October 17, 2008

Round 1 of The Great Peariment 2008 was pretty exciting. Round 2 last night was a bit disappointing for one of our judges (me), but...

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Photos from the San Antonio Mission 10k
October 17, 2008

I love cheesy souvenir photos: the ones they take in Vegas at the fancy restaurants... the Disneyland shots with Mickey and Minnie... the fake magazine...

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I Have a Confession to Make: Fruit Basket
October 16, 2008

I know what you're thinking: Fruit basket? What could possibly be wrong with a fruit basket?White and milk chocolate-covered banana chunks, that's what.I ate one.Savored...

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For the Love of Snow
October 16, 2008

Cheryl, one of my bestest buds in the whole world, lives in Anchorage, Alaska. She's a gorgeous, talented, successful, smart attorney. [Here she is.] We...

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The Great Peariment 2008™: Round 1
October 15, 2008

A few weeks ago, Dave and I were walking through the Central Market produce section, lamenting the end of summer berries."Maybe we should switch to...

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