Category Archives: race

Feeling Good About My Run

Posted on June 16, 2022 by terryshen

  Even though running slower and less than before, I feel good about my running. Before the Covid pandemic, I run marathons. And I train for those races.  Goals like faster finish, personal record, or no injury were my motivators … Continue reading →

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Fitness During Covid – What Fitness?

Posted on March 4, 2022 by terryshen

  It has been two and a half years since I raced last. 8 September 2019, to be exact, was my last race – a marathon in Erie Pennsylvania. Subsequent that year, the dreaded Covid-19 happened (and is still happening), … Continue reading →

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Race Goal For 2021

Posted on May 1, 2021 by terryshen

  In case you haven’t noticed, my blog’s “Countdown To The Big Race” has been updated with the Virtual Boston Marathon on 8 – 10 Oct 2021. No. No. Not that I have signed up for the virtual race, some … Continue reading →

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Trump Lost

Posted on November 7, 2020 by terryshen

  Late breaking news this morning that Biden has won Pennsylvania and subsequently secured enough electoral college votes to become the next (46th) President of the United States. In a historical race, Biden, 77 years old, sets the record for … Continue reading →

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Calm Before The Storm

Posted on October 28, 2020 by terryshen

  With the election being 6 days away, there is an urge in me to jump into the presidential race update. But I am not going to do that. 2020 is unusual enough as is with the Covid-19. I will … Continue reading →

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Battleground States For 2020

Posted on October 26, 2020 by terryshen

Eight days to election.  I indulge in reading the tea leaves about the two presidential candidates’ standings from USA Today: National average   Biden 51.4%, Trump 42.9% (Biden +8.6). Last week: Biden 51.9%, Trump 42.1%  12 Battleground or Swing state … Continue reading →

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Violent Policing

Posted on June 2, 2020 by terryshen

  According to the US Census (2010), 60.4% of American are White.  If you are not-White in America, you belong to the 28.6%.  And for discussion sake, let’s say, the Black & Brown Americans category. Recent unrest in the US … Continue reading →

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Confronting Scofflaw – A Good News

Posted on May 26, 2020 by terryshen

  Scofflaw is a term for a person who flout or violate the law. Certainly there are a varying degrees of scofflaw.  Speeding and parking meter violation are examples lessor infractions than say robbing a bank. Here s a real … Continue reading →

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My Incredulous 2019 Erie Marathon

Posted on September 9, 2019 by terryshen

  There I was in Erie, PA, a perfect weather for marathon (62 degree), a perfect course (flat with water station every mile), and a perfect opportunity for repeat performance (my second time). What could be better? I felt ready. … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 8 Sep 2019

Posted on September 8, 2019 by terryshen

2019 Erie Marathon is now in the book! My time is  03:48:50.  I will have more about the race after I analyze my splits.  For now, I am glad it’s over.  Every year, I spend 20 weeks in training for … Continue reading →

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