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Marathon Man

Proverbs 16:3...Read It. Live It...

About Me

I like Running and Cycling, on and off road, and staying active./ Free Wallpapers ..

My Interests

Running, Cycling, Waterskiing, Snowboarding, Public Speaking, Discussing Politics, Cooking and Wine.

I'd like to meet:

Friends and more friends...

Music:

U2, Collective Soul, Cranberries, Plumb, ...most anything except RAP or R&B...

Movies:

The Big Lebowski, The Usual Suspects....Any type of good comedy, and movies that aren't predictable.

Television:

Food Network, History Channel, and News

Books:

The Bible, Political Non-Fiction, and History

Heroes:

www.teamhoyt.com ....they have truly inspired many...amazing story...check them out!

My Blog

Chicago Marathon, 2006

So, I've now completed two marathons in my lifetime. That's two down and ?? who knows how many to go?? I knocked 21 minutes off my last time at 4 hours, 11 minutes, so that was a success, and I didn't...
Posted by Marathon Man on Wed, 25 Oct 2006 05:11:00 PST

I'm an UNCLE!!

At 9:00 this morning I got the call from my mom, OWEN GARY was born this morning. Now I feel old!...  (Actually that's a lie)
Posted by Marathon Man on Sun, 30 Jul 2006 07:50:00 PST

Chicago...Here I Come!

Yes, it's true. I made it in before registration closed. In late May!! How many people want to run the Chicago Marathon? October 22nd.. I can't wait!!
Posted by Marathon Man on Sat, 08 Jul 2006 10:41:00 PST

Half Marathon

My first distance race this year was this morning. It was cold!!!! My computer said the weather "felt like" 29 degrees. I was like "what the heck, it's April...not February!!!" Anyway, I finished in j...
Posted by Marathon Man on Mon, 10 Apr 2006 07:16:00 PST

Basketball Season

Ok, so my Beloved Jayhawks fell yet again in the first round of the NCAA Tourney. I'll admit I was hopeful as the season ended that we could make it farther than we did. However, I think back to the v...
Posted by Marathon Man on Sat, 18 Mar 2006 01:55:00 PST

St. Patricks Day thoughts

I've never been a huge St. Patrick's Day person but this year I figured "why not" so here's my tribute through Friday or Saturday. I don't even like GREEN BEER, so I won't have any... Have you ever he...
Posted by Marathon Man on Wed, 15 Mar 2006 10:01:00 PST

Weekend, Just a Great One...

This past weekend was amazing. I went to a wine tasting at the Plaza that was just fun. Then went to the McCormack & Schicks Grill w/ some friends. Amazing Wine, Amazing Food (Seared Ahi Tuna...ma...
Posted by Marathon Man on Mon, 27 Feb 2006 10:45:00 PST

Bolero

my latest obsession musically comes as a new flavor. Bolero, composed by Maurice Ravel if you take the time to listen to it, about 15 min., maybe you will want to hear it again. I can't seem to stop....
Posted by Marathon Man on Sun, 05 Feb 2006 04:17:00 PST