Code, Strings, and Keys

Category: reflection

  • On New Boston Qualifying Standards, Fairness, and Determination

    Warning: The title was initially “On Qualifying, Fairness, and Determination”. I’m not sure if I’m sticking with that topic.  It just echoed the general reaction from runners in response to the new qualifying standards and procedures for the Boston Marathon announced 10 days ago. That’s part of my inspiration for this post. I threw in…

  • 2400 miles later

    This has been the best disappointing year ever!  200 miles per month averaged, despite barely creeping near 200 miles a couple of times the last few months. A Running History In 2006, I started running.  By virtue of every race being my first at that distance, I set 4 personal records [5km, 15km, half-marathon, 4km].…

  • 2251.2 miles for the year and other accomplishments #running #twit2fit

    Accomplishments for the year: 10 more 60 mile weeks than I’ve run in my entire life. My first 70 mile week, and 5 more 70+ mile weeks. My first 80 mile week. My first 2000+ mile year. My first 300+ mile month. Two 5k PRs under 21 minutes. Sub 4 hour marathons in two new…