Rain Delay
I was pretty excited to get out walking today because it was just so beautiful. I got home, changed my clothes, was ready to walk out the door and it started pouring down rain! I might have walked anyway, but there was […]
Month: June 2008
Welcome to Road Runner
Columbus now has a new Road Runner store. Last night they hosted a pizza party and injury prevention clinic for the members of the Buckeye Striders. About ten of us went and had a great time. I arrived a little early and […]
USATF Junior Racewalk Championships Results
For more information about the other events held today, go to http://www.deltatiming.com/2008_usatf_juniors.aspx. Event 110 Men 10000 Meter Race Walk================================================================ World: W 38:46.4h 5/20/2000 Viktor Burayev, RUS American: A 42:50.20 6/21/2002 Ben Shorey, Wisconsin-Park Meet: M 42:50.20 6/21/2002 Ben Shorey, Wisconsin-Park WJC Q: […]
My First Racewalk Championships (Yes, I was watching.)
The USATF Junior National T&F Championships were held today in Columbus, OH. On the campus of Ohio State, the events were held at the Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. I have never volunteered to help with a racewalk of this calibre before. It […]
Walking in Favorite Park, Again
Though we were supposed to do speed workouts today, we didn’t because of my swollen knees. I’m giving myself a couple more days of my own personal rehab, and if it doesn’t work I’ll see the doctor. The weather was beautiful! Temps […]
Functional and Fun Walking
In order to save gas, I am trying to walk for errands a little more often. My daughter walked with me to a grocery store this evening to pick up dog food and veggies for a dinner salad. And after dinner both […]
Good Walk Today
One of my favorite parks isn’t very safe right now. A couple women have been grabbed and a guy was caught walking around with his pants down. Today was relatively cool – in the 70s – and sunny, so I assumed the […]
Inspired by Speedo Man
About 7 years ago some friends and I started eating the occasional lunch at a local park near a river. There are tons of picnic tables and it is a popular lunch spot, especially in the Spring. During one of those early […]
Congratulations New Albany Walking Classic
Last night I presented the New Albany Walking Classic with the Best Event for Walkers Award! Congratulations to Race Director Phil Heit and everyone involved in helping make this event great!By virtue of being selected the Best Event for Walkers, the New […]
No Longer a Slug
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve not wanted to walk. I’m not sure why, other than I’ve been busy. The thing is, I’ve been busier than this and still fit it in. Luckily, I’ve made arrangements to walk with friends, so […]