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Philly Writers Group / How Occupy Philly Drove Me Away

After our monthly meeting on Saturday a few of us went for drinks, and conversation turned to Occupy Philly, and how they managed to squander popular support and alienate most of Philadelphia Continue reading


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Philly Half Marathon Tomorrow!

That’s what I’ll be running tomorrow, starting at the unreasonably early hour of 7 AM. I’m hoping to be finished around 8:45, but more likely it will be around 9. I’m heading to the expo later today. image via.


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Philadelphia Post-Hurricane Irene

PHOTOS AND VIDEO: After the storm, I went for a long walk along the Schuylkill River in Center City. The height of the river, and speed of the currents, was impressive, and the mammoth collection of garbage was a reminder that while hurricanes are dramatic, humans are truly disgusting. Continue reading


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Hill training

Hill training, for you non-runner types, is simply running uphill. Over and over again. Going uphill makes your legs and lungs and heart work harder, and the benefit is faster speeds and greater endurance on level runs. I had my … Continue reading


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