Journal

An unexpected Hawaii running journal.

Sep 5 •

5 at 50 Part V: Meters Matter

Tales of a made mile and a missed 10k

Aug 16 •

Gore-Tex running suits, midlife Porsches, and missed birthdays. Dad's Journals Part 1.

Jul 27 •

5 at 50 Part IV: Stride Ahead, Reach Back

Running with past selves, merciful motel remodels, and a fast half-marathon.

Jul 11 •

Only the Zen You Bring With You

Five thousand meters is a beastly race distance. Very unpleasant. Then it’s done and you can get on with your day. But for those few minutes, barf.

Jun 13 •

Sheehan Mode, Engage

I can’t remember which came first: "Back to the Future" or "‘56 Fantasy." You’ve probably never heard of the second one. It was not widely distributed.

May 30 •

5 at 50 Part III: Can't Fence Me In

At my high school newspaper, “The Nugget” (so-named because gold prospecting launched my hometown), I learned to not bury the lede. So here it is: I…

May 23 •

Embracing imperfection on highways and trails.

Apr 21 •

5 at 50 Part II: The Man in the Clock

By the time you read this, I’ll be 50. I’ve set this journal entry to auto-publish on the big day, but don’t worry… it will not self-destruct.

Mar 26 •

5 at 50 Part I: Gray Ambition

I turn 50 at the end of March. The picture of who I am and who I'm becoming is sharpening. It involves a lot of writing, an audacious running goal, and…

Mar 13 •

Going to the Mountains

It’s a Saturday in late December of 2013. My father is spending the last few hours of his life in bed, finally conceding to the cancer he’s fought for…

Dec 29, 2023 •

Mindset Matters: Four Minutes Faster

At this year’s Mount Jumbo Elk Ramble, I had my sights set on one guy: Last year me.

Nov 11, 2023 •

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