With the sound track of a Joni Mitchell song on his mind, a runner thinks about leaving for home after a marathon.
Marathon Training Week Four
After a less-than-inspiring week, Jess finds the confidence to continue her marathon training.
Tarmac Meditations #41: Marathon Day
Michael heads from Oregon up to Canada for a marathon in Victoria — and still manages to get some writing before daylight done.
Tarmac Meditations #40: The Artifact
A runner who knows the feeling of “oldandslow” thinks about artifacts that result from the process of creating.
Marathon Training Week Three
Getting ready for a spring marathon proves to be a struggle for Jess — but she’s not giving up despite having to overcome an injury that is giving her grief.
Marathon Training — The Doubtful Stage
After her injuries, Jess gets the go-ahead to start running again — and the marathon is only 98 days away.
Marathon Training: Ready or Not?
I started running nine months ago. It’s hard to believe it’s been that long already. In that time I have learned many lessons, some the very hard way. I have also transformed myself — mind and body…
Tarmac Meditations #39: A Place to Be Safe
Michael reflects on his Facebook status, special needs kids, running and resting.
Tarmac Meditations #38: Trust the Miles
A runner discovers sometimes true freedom means giving up control and trusting the miles.
Tarmac Meditations #37: Cathedral of Morning Mist
Michael Lebowitz explores a runner’s life, from feeling good about running, to dreading it, to psyching yourself out to do it again — and then there are all these poetic pauses in between.
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