Monthly Archives: November 2015

Weather Makes the Person?

Posted on November 30, 2015 by terryshen

Outside of the window is a gloomy and dreary picture.  It is wet.  Not a downpour but light drizzle kind that makes one feel the dampness (and the chill) from the inside. On days like this, I think of the … Continue reading →

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Week In Review 29 Nov 2015

Posted on November 29, 2015 by terryshen

  End of November.  One more day left in the month. Washington DC got a shot of warmth for Thanksgiving this week. Needless to say, I did my 26 miles this week (6 on Mon, 4 on Wed, 6 Fri, … Continue reading →

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On Being Happy

Posted on November 28, 2015 by terryshen

So much hypes about happiness, the term becomes a trivial token.  Like success. Life’s purpose can’t be just being happy. Don’t be scammed. The village idiot may be happy but so what? Happiness is not a destiny but a mean … Continue reading →

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Bleak Friday

Posted on November 27, 2015 by terryshen

Busting the myth of the Black Friday – excellent post from a retail expert. Interesting to see how much the business can push the consumers into unnatural shopping behaviors. Steve Dennis Get ready. The stories about Black Friday will start … Continue reading →

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A Prayer of Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2015 by terryshen

Originally posted on Soul Gatherings:
For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, For love and friends, For everything Thy goodness sends. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ~ _______________________

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Countdown To Thanksgiving

Posted on November 25, 2015 by terryshen

Two day to the infamous “eat your heart out” Thanksgiving dinner.  The feast takes place at our uncle/ aunt’s big house.  The only one that is spacious enough for all the relatives to gather without piling on top of each … Continue reading →

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Choosing Perfect Running Shoes

Posted on November 24, 2015 by terryshen

When it comes to running gears, nothing is more important than the shoes we wear.  Unless of course, you are a barefoot runner. Shoes manufactures spend lots of money on advertisement (we know) and research (we hope).  So what str … Continue reading →

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Cold Weather Running Muse

Posted on November 23, 2015 by terryshen

I waited until 2pm, the warmest time of the day, and the temperature was only 39 degrees fahrenheit. Well, I said to myself, looks like it’s not going to get any warmer than this.  So I put on my running … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 22 Nov 2015

Posted on November 22, 2015 by terryshen

Total 26 miles this week.  It is becoming a routine that I am comfortable with for my post Wineglass marathon transition. The mileage is not exhausting but enough to make my legs feel they have been put to work. And … Continue reading →

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Cold Weather Running Gear Tips

Posted on November 21, 2015 by terryshen

This morning it was 30 degrees (fahrenheit) when I started running.  By the time I finished my 10 mile run, it was 44 degrees. According to the RunnersConncet.net layering is the key in cold weather running. It allows the runners to regulate … Continue reading →

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