Monthly Archives: March 2011

Pacing a Race

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Al

A couple of people in the forum are asking about how to pace a race Continue reading →

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You Know It’s Spring When …

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Al

I’m biking and running, in the sun, feeling strong, and raring to go long. It’s a big part of what I live for. Continue reading →

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A Great Leap Forward III

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Al

I will take the Woody Allen approach: 90% of success will be just showing up. Continue reading →

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The King of the Beach

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Al

Mantovani – the epitome of easy listening. In LA, there is a station for every taste, and I suppose some people actually enjoy listening to Muzak-tinged elevator music all day. This guy, the King of the beach, was one of them. Continue reading →

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A Great Leap Forward II

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Al

I think in some ways, I’m coming back better than before, and those are the qualities I should keep paying attention to. Continue reading →

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Faithful Place

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Al

Family, character, language, and place are where Tana French shows her skill, wrapping these key elements of a novel with a gripping and page-turning tale of murder, both cold-case and immediate. Continue reading →

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A Great Leap Forward, Part I

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Al

Now, I had to be the pupil to my children, and there may be no more powerful motivator than wanting to look good for your kids. Continue reading →

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