I've never understood why a serious mountain biker would want to dodge dogs, strollers and runners in Mine Falls Park when there are so many alternatives. 

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I'm on the disabled list, and disappointed as can be.

 

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I’m so new to trail running (this being my second season), that I hesitate to offer advice, and anyone reading should hesitate to take it.

Still, here’s some advice: If you get into trail running, get some trail shoes.

 

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When you really love something, it’s all good even when it’s bad. I feel that way about a few things, and fortunately running is one of them. Otherwise, I’d be sorely disappointed with my race today.

 

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I'd forgotten until this evening how much fun one can have (assuming one is easily amused, stuck at a computer and has far too much leisure time) with Babel Fish. 

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Running in the rain isn't so bad. 

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The Wapack Trail race results are up on the race website, cleverly disguised in a link labled "racers 2007." 

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I've got a busy weekend coming up. After the Needham Open Saturday, and working a night shift Sunday, I plan to run Soapstone on Sunday.

 

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I appreciate irony, even when I bear the brunt of it, so a sense of amusement accompanies my suffering from a chronic pain in the arse. 

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I've got my stoke on. My first slalom race ever is coming up next weekend, and I may well finish DFL, but I'm starting to think I could actually do it.

 

 

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I got a chance to preview Steve Blunt's new CD last night, and I can assure fans that it sounds great despite my small contribution. 

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The second annual Wapack Trail Race is coming up this Saturday. For everyone’s sake, especially the runners, here’s hoping the weather is better this year than last. 

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I usually smell of either soap or sweat. Lately, though, I am sporting menthol.  

 

 

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I'm not sure why or how the Seven Sisters got its name. I had thought perhaps there were seven distinct peaks in the Mt. Holyoke Range. 

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When I run a race, I usually try to finish as quickly as possible. There is, however, another option.

 

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