I'm 49 5/6 and am living in the D.C. suburbs. I work a few different jobs that leave enough flexibility for me to devote some time to running. I have befriended a number of locals who run - and who want to run fast ! Be careful who you hang with ! I'm a bit of a lone ranger in my quest to get faster , but am always open to advice from those who are on a similar path.

The sheer joy that can sweep over you when you get into the flow. The freedom it gives me in my food choices.

Asics Nimbus (training) Asics Ohana racer (intervals and races)

My Maryland State Class "C" meet 440 in 1975. None since. I may get a podium finish at some remote , poorly promoted , new race sometime this next decade. As it is , I'm just happy to have stayed largely injury free for most of the last five years.

Heat 'em up - don't beat 'em up. Lengthen and strengthen . Go easy , and have fun.

Atlanta 1996 - Tergat and Geb doing battle in the 10,000. Only Olympics I've ever experienced live.

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