As opposed to my young man’s resolutions. Here I go again. I can’t stop myself from making new year’s resolutions. Why? Because I’ve done it every year since I was a young man. So why change now? Yes, I’m making resolutions, but they will be different this year because I’m…

The Bell Buckle Cafe I was sipping coffee and working on the day’s Wordle when the lovely and talented Mrs. Ward said, “Let’s go for a drive today.” I answered as all good husbands do, “Yes, dear.” So, we changed from our pajamas into our traveling clothes and left the…

How did that happen? All three of my daughters turned forty this year. Yep, three daughters the same age, but not triplets. I guess I had better explain that phenomenon. We are what is sometimes referred to as a “blended” family. That blend consists of one daughter who is seven…

She was going blind. Mrs. Ward and I were in the library the other day to print out some insurance documents. I won’t dwell on why we don’t have a printer at home. Another story for another day. While waiting at the circulation desk, my wife noticed an older lady…

It’s really not about the numbers — In previous articles, I have chronicled the issues I endured due to a pinched nerve in my lower back. As I continue down the long, and I’m afraid never-ending, road to recovery I’ve questioned whether I would ever return to racing and true race pace. There is a pure joy…

Then you need to meet the animal. — Not a day goes by without an article in the running media addressing runners who are bored, stale and burned out with running. Said articles lament the conditions that caused runners to feel this way and then proceed to give advice on how to keep your running fresh and exciting…

Old folks have vibes too. You’ve seen them. Maybe you are one. Those stereotypical seniors. The grumpy old man. The little old lady. The pickleball players with grey hair and wrinkled skin. How about the old dude with the high-waisted pants and his wife with the Q-tip hair style? Yep…

I’m ready for you. It could be argued that old age has already arrived on my doorstep. I have my Medicare card and I’m fully retired. But I don’t feel all that old. I still go to the gym. I still run several miles several times a week. …

If you do the right things — If you have been a runner for very long, then you most likely have heard the inevitable question, “Oh, do you run marathons?” And if you answer yes, then the next inevitable question follows, “Is it hard to run a marathon?” Maybe you haven’t run a marathon but are intrigued…