Trail Fest was a Hot Fest
Let me start by saying: I am not a hot-weather runner. I have zero interest in running across Death Valley (Badwater) or the Sahara Desert (Marathon des Sables). But races like this? They’re …
Race Preview: Coventry Woods Trail Running Festival
TrailFest is going to be a Fun Fest
Another day, another race to run.
This weekend, instead of attending the American Diabetes Association’s Scientific Sessions, I’ll be out on the trails at the Coventry Woods Trail Running Festival in Pottstown, PA. (I …
“No, You Can’t Catch Diabetes From a Hug”
A Public Service Story Featuring Confused Uncles, Misinformed Gym Buddies, and Science
It started like many things do—with a family barbecue, an overcooked hot dog, and my Uncle Ron asking if he needed to use separate utensils so he …
Words Matter: Why I’m Letting My Son Decide If He’s “Diabetic”
When Owen is ready, there’s something important I want him to know—something I still wrestle with myself. The word “diabetic” gets used a lot. Some say it casually, others with concern or care, and many without much thought. But language …
Race Report: Capital Backyard Ultra
(…or, How I Packed Everything but the Kitchen Sink—wait, no, I packed that too.)
Last week, I wrote a race preview for a race I planned to run over Memorial Day. This is my entry after the race.
So I ran …