Six days left!

Went out for a five miler tonight. It was one of those nights when you run around the Charles River in Boston and you look at the sky and there’s a full moon.. and the sky is a beautiful shade of blue..and the lights of the buildings make things look all the...

Write it down.. make it happen!

I bought a flipchart the other day. Sometimes, when you need to stay focused, you have to go “old school.” No computers, spreadsheets or electronic reminders. Just good old-fashioned paper and markers. I made a list. A list of the activities for me for the...

Do what matters

If you read the papers or check the internet during the day, it’s most likely you’re aware of the current crumbling of our country’s financial infrastructure. I read a statement the other day that said the collective losses for people’s...

You are unique

I went to a wedding yesterday. The bride and groom really made it their own. The setting, the vows, the officiant, the music, the table names all gave you a sense of who they are as individuals and together. It got me thinking about how unique everyone is while we...

Heading for the finish

I went for a run this morning at my old familiar morning running time. I felt like crap. Matter of fact, the past three runs have not felt so hot. Food choices the night before haven’t been so good, aches and pains have sprung up in new places and now, guess...

Stick to the plan

I ran last night on a full stomach. Did I ever tell you that it’s a bad idea? Remember when your mom would tell you not to go swimming until you’d waited one half hour after eating? Well, if you ate a big sandwich and french fries, add about three hours to...