We’ve previously determined that since Aaron is already practically perfect, he gets a bye on having to make any New Year’s Resolutions [although I might nominate something along the lines of: Try not to get so annoyed with Martha when she does something (a) dumb, (b) messy, (c) dumb and messy].  But I, to use […]

Canaan Valley, WV

December 22-27, 2012

For several weeks leading up to our Christmas holiday in Canaan, Aaron had promised that There would be snow.  And how the Valley delivered!  Nearly 16 inches of fresh snowfall during our stay.  While there were many clear upsides to the snow in terms of winter sport adventure (see […]

Magnus Gluteus Maximus Fat Ass 50k

December 15, 2012

Bull Run Park, Manassas, VA

In the days leading up to this year’s MGM, Sean was intent on getting me to run the Do Loop.  For the past couple years, I’ve always considered Fountainhead to be a very appropriate spot for turning my MGM Fun […]

Dan Weinberger had delayed coming to WUS for as long as he possibly could.  For over two years he would entertain the idea and then concoct last-minute excuses that centered on his perceived lack of fitness.  Aaron and I had pretty much written him off.  But D-Day had come, and with only one day left […]

I’m always willing to help a fellow scientist in his/her pursuit of knowledge:

Dear Daniel,

You might at first think that these responses are facetious, and might distort the results of your study, but my aim is simply to make sure you receive a healthy diversity of perspectives.

Why did you start ultrarunning?

I […]