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Running Up a Volcano in the Philippines, Like a Boss

Posted on April 27, 2015 by

NOTE: I posted this status update to my Facebook wall on April 18, which lots of people seemed to appreciate. I'm reposting it here, with some additional details, for posterity's sake and to have a more permanent archive of it.  So I've been running three times a week for about nine months now, which alternates…

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Health and Dancing: Tips from 4 Dancer / Fitness Experts

Posted on April 1, 2015 by

For Yehoodi.com, I assembled this article on "health and lindy hop",  that I think is applicable to all kinds of dancers and people.  I interviewed a couple of personal trainers, a former coach, a yoga instructor and a physical therapist, all of whom have been dancing for several years. They provided some great insights into…

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Remembering the Joy of Running

Posted on February 26, 2015 by

Yesterday, I saw a little boy in my museum just having a blast running back and forth across the long hallways on the public floor. He just seemed so ecstatic about the act of running itself. I sometimes forget that running should feel good. In middle school, after the bus would let me out near my…

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A runners mind store

Upgrading My Running Gear: Brooks Adrenaline GTS 14

Posted on January 12, 2015May 6, 2020 by

For 2015, I’m trying to get more serious about my running. Last July, I resolved to run three times a week, which I’ve kept up more or less, putting a 150 miles or so on my trainers. While the results have not been dramatic, I have enjoyed getting back to a regular workout regime and…

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Stretching after Ocean Beach Run

Posted on January 9, 2015 by

One of my favorite runs. Just a few minutes from my apartment by bike! I'm so spoiled.

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Health Check: Three Months and Running…

Posted on September 30, 2014May 6, 2020 by

On my 45th birthday in July, I resolved to resume a regular exercise regime for my health and well-being. For just under three months I’ve been doing a morning run three times a week, Monday, Wednesday and Saturday mornings. I’ve logged about 90-100 total miles over that time period. On the plus side, I’ve enjoyed…

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My Body Needs My Bike Commute Back

Posted on November 25, 2013 by

Since moving to the city this past year, I've been observing my weight slowly but steadily increasing, and noticing some bulges where there was mostly muscle before. I've been thinking about what might have changed in the past year. My diet hasn't drastically changed. I'm generally pretty active — dancing, biking, running, etc. The biggest…

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Math Saves Lives: Polymath Couple Create New Systems for Organizing Organ Tranplants

Posted on November 8, 2013 by

Dorry Segev and Sommer Gentry are two of the smartest people I know. Dorry is a transplant surgeon at Johns Hopkins University and Sommer is a math professor at the United States Naval Academy. Individually that's admirable, but together they are a force to be reckoned with. Dorry and Sommer are doing remarkable work combining their…

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This is what 44 looks like

Posted on July 3, 2013 by

In case you were wondering. 😉  

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Tinsel-bombed tree in Golden Gate Park: Merry Christmas! (pics)

Posted on December 25, 2012 by

On my run this Christmas morning, I ran into this fantastic tinsel-bombed tree in the middle of Golden Gate Park near Stow Lake.   I think I'm gonna like it here.

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