Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Western States Marathon
Back for unfinished business. Earned the buckle! 100 miles in 23 hours and 31 minutes. As Anais Nin wrote: “We’ve been to the moon, but we have so much farther to go within ourselves.” Try to expand myself, explore that distance every day.
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California International Marathon
26.2 miles over the streets of Sacramento, California. Felt flat and tame after the wild rigors of Western States.
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Napa Valley Marathon
Fantastic marathon alongside the vineyards in one of the most heavenly valleys on Earth!
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American River Marathon
50 miles from Sacramento to Auburn, CA. Save some fuel in the tank for a killer hill at the very end!
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Summit Marathon
“The wolf is kept fed by his feet.” – Russian proverb. Running trails in beautiful California nature – nourishes the soul!
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Point Reyes Marathon
Twenty miles from downtown San Francisco, Pt. Reyes National Seashore is a wild paradise of thunderous ocean breakers, forested ridges and open grasslands. Native land mammals number 37 species and over 45% of the bird species in North America have been sighted. Saw none of it – in a pounding rainstorm! Fun, 26 mile…
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Mount Hamilton Marathon
Tough, beautiful trail run in wilderness preserve, southeastern part of San Francisco Bay Area. Learned these lessons today: “Running is the classical road to self-consciousness, self-awareness and self-reliance. Independence is the outstanding characteristic of the runner. He learns the harsh reality of his physical and mental limitations when he runs. He learns that personal…
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Mount Diablo Marathon
Unrelenting climb straight up, around and down a peak that overlooks the East Bay area, north of Oakland, California. Keep an eye peeled for red-tailed hawks soaring in the thermals up near the summit!
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American River Marathon
Wanted to blast up the hill that nearly blew me apart at end of this 50 miler, first time here. YESSSS! Managed to power on up without a hitch. (Running uphill uses the hamstring muscles at back of upper thighs – strongest muscle in the human body. Downhills tax the quadriceps – front of…
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Whiskey Row Marathon
Prescott, Arizona – from the town square: out-and-back over rolling fire roads. Occasional vista views and fun marathon to run, especially with friends.
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