A Passion for Running

Welcome to the home of Mark aka The Running Blogfather – a 40 year-old dad, husband and marathon runner who's beaten injury and is on the comeback trail!

m.i.a.

passion for running category: running on Wednesday, January 11 2006

Yup, I’m here!

Sorry about the lack of interaction lately. Lori and I are busy getting ready for our living/dining room/kitchen renovation. We’re very excited about it. We’ve chosen our hardwood floor and kitchen cabinets and are close to beginning the demolition.

In running news, I have indeed been running. On average every other day. But man o’ man am I ever slow. The challenge has been in letting other runners pass me – runners that would not have been passing me a few months ago.

That said, I have done well in terms of checking Mr. Ego at the door and running at a very slow cardio base building pace. My goals for the next few weeks are simply to run with good form and continue building that base. Hat tip: Lydiard



rock on mr. j!

passion for running category: running on Tuesday, January 10 2006

Jeff over at breakingthetape just ran a smokin’ marathon. Way to go Jeff on a fantastic achievement and on qualifying for Boston! I’m so happy for ya buddy!



does running cause arthritis?

passion for running category: running on Friday, January 6 2006

Nice article on the Runner’s World website titled Does Running Cause Arthritis by Amby Burfoot.



a happy wife is a good thing

passion for running category: friends & family on Friday, January 6 2006

My wife is very happy. Very very happy. Wanna know why? It’s because she got a new van. And man o’ man did she ever deserve it. Our old van was so old and decrepid, things were breaking and/or falling off every week. No joke.

Here’s Lori with her new baby:



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