Doctor. By the same token, what do you call the person who comes in last in a 10K race?  Finisher! That’s me!  I finished the Running of the Balls on Roosevelt Island in New York City!  Here’s the proof: Yes, …

What Do You Call the Guy Who Comes in Last in His Class in Medical School? Read more »

We have a saying in New England – “If you don’t like the weather, wait 10 minutes.” Ba-DUM-bah.  I know, so funny and original.  Too bad it’s also pretty much true. I am obsessed with the weather.  I don’t know …

FYI – It is NOT “So Nice Out” When it is 94 Degrees. It Sucks Balls. Read more »

Running is dumb.  Ok, it isn’t really dumb.  Maybe just marathon training is dumb.  In any event, it totally stinks when you have to start from the beginning, which we are doing due to my recent illness.  Getting back into …

That’s Why It’s Called a “Pain” Stick Read more »

Ahhh – Patriots’ Day in MA.  A state holiday.  One of those weird holidays where some things are open, some aren’t, but the traffic is light and the office is quiet.  But the most important thing about today is that …

Boston Marathon 2017: Happy for the runners, glad I am not one of them! Read more »

Spring in New England.  Met my friend on Friday morning for a run – it was 24 degrees out and we were too cold to take a selfie.  Went out on Saturday morning and it was 45 degrees.  And I …

Spring Running in New England: Determining the Date You Can Put Away Your Under Armour (HINT: Not Today!) Read more »

I’ve spent the last few years thinking about how to best keep the “Patness” going.  I have not forgotten my promise to Patrick, nor have I forgotten what a horrible disease esophageal cancer is. During this time I’ve been distracted …

Hitting the RESET Button! Read more »