I don’t think you can become an outstanding runner unless you get a certain amount of enjoyment out of the suffering. You have to enjoy absorbing it, controlling it and—ultimately—overcoming it.
Derek Clayton in The Masters of the Marathon
Dads clown around at the circus.

Dads clown around at the circus.

Honey Badger. The Most badass animal on the planet.

Emma performs at a St. Patrick’s Day dinner in Ft. Belvoir.  I was so proud!

Emma performs at a St. Patrick’s Day dinner in Ft. Belvoir. I was so proud!

National Half Marathon

Great run this morning with Kathy, Carolyn and Tom!

The challenge in running is not to aim at doing the things no one else has done, but to keep doing things anyone could do—but most never will.
Joe Henderson in The Complete Book of Running

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/21/sports/21running.html

Seems I didn’t win. At least not THIS year.

Emma enjoying dinner with Molly at the Anerican Girl store/restaurant.

Emma enjoying dinner with Molly at the Anerican Girl store/restaurant.

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Emma dancing after the St. Patrick’s 8K. So proud!