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There is something magical about the number 30 for me this month. I honestly need to fly to Vegas and play that number repeatedly. June marks the 30th month that I have been running since receiving the now “dinosaur” Nike Plus running watch as a … Continue reading →

I ran 9 miles on Thursday during lunch.  I decided to run a favorite route that was part trail so I could run through the amazing fall scenery here in the foothills of the Appalachians in Birmingham.  Stress relief was the … Continue reading →

On Oct 9th, I awoke at 4:20am after a surprisingly decent night of sleep.  Although we were able to get an upgraded larger room at the Westin with 3 beds and a crib, my biggest fear of not being able … Continue reading →

Butterflies… anxiousness… deep-breathing…stretching… 10 minutes before the start of the 2011 Chicago Marathon…  In the D Corral… discussing last minute race strategy with my good friend Chris Humphries… and to my right – Spiderman.  And he wasn’t dressed in Spiderman clothing.. … Continue reading →

I am blessed to be working for a company that cares so much for each other.  Even today when frozen wages and cost cutting has become the norm as we weather this economic storm, the office hasn’t changed the “family” … Continue reading →

This Sunday I will run the Chicago Marathon in memory and honor of so many family, friends and co-workers who have been affected by cancer.  My journey to this point actually began 25 years ago as for the first time in … Continue reading →

There are many cancer patients in Northeast Mississippi who are battling some type of cancer for the first time.  Their nights are sometimes sleepless as they face the reality of the news and the fear of the unknown before them.  … Continue reading →

The Chicago Marathon is only 5 short weeks away.   I am proud to be running for the American Cancer Society and with some wonderful people on Team Determination.  I got involved with the ACS back in 2002 when I ran … Continue reading →

September 11th, 2001.  Each of us will always remember where we were that sad and scary day.  I was at work in my office in Mount Airy, NC actually preparing to leave for the airport for a trip to Dallas.  … Continue reading →

“Unity is Strength – Knowledge is Power – Attitude is Everything”  I read these words a few weeks ago tweeted by LiveStrong.  Everyone knows the Livestrong Foundation and those yellow bracelets made famous by Lance Armstrong and the millions and … Continue reading →