I use the word “fat”. I use it as a derogatory term to describe people who are heavy, overweight, obese. And I know that it probably isn’t a PC term — not that any of the others I just mentioned likely are either — but I use it. It sounds cruel and punishing and makes […]
Monthly Archives: July 2014
I have been in physical therapy for my injuries for about six months now. We finally finished rehabbing a few weeks ago, and now we are focused on prevention. What my therapist calls performance-based therapy has consisted of strength and explosive exercises. The exercises are sport specific, and he observes my running pattern, as well. […]
A couple of months ago, while perusing the NYCRUNS site, I found out about the Take Your Base 5K. The added features of a baseball game, barbecue and day at the beach seemed like just the right amount of enticement to get El Profesor to run the race. I didn’t expect him to, and I […]
I always find it a little tough to write a race recap for a non-goal race. I didn’t really train for this race by following any sort of prescribed plan. I had no real goal time. I had never raced the distance before, and frankly, had no idea what to expect. I was supposed to […]
Rachel On and On 