Author Archives: imchase

Running in Gratitude

Posted on September 11, 2013 by imchase

September 11th is always a solemn day for me.  I tend to avoid the media coverage, the public memorials, the talking heads on television making political hay from a tragedy that has no meaning or ending that makes sense.  Instead … Continue reading →

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Over the Hump!

Posted on September 2, 2013 by imchase

Despite what that Geico camel says, Wednesday was not “Hump Day” for me.  Today was. That’s right, today’s fifteen-miler pushed me over the hump into the second half of the marathon.  Up to this point, the Half is the longest … Continue reading →

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My long run of ten miles today was relatively short.  Funny how it is all relative: double-digits still seemed a bit intimidating a few weeks ago, but now ten seems like a piece of cake!  This is how progressing toward … Continue reading →

Posted on August 25, 2013 by imchase | Leave a comment

I Wasn’t Planning to Run a Marathon…

Posted on August 23, 2013 by imchase

I wasn’t planning to run a marathon this year. I’m pretty busy lately. I work. I’m going to grad school. I don’t see my family enough. My household chores are woefully neglected. And when you run more like a turtle … Continue reading →

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