Normally, I would have titled this post "How To Avoid Face-plants in the Dark" or, "Run Faster: the Tiny Squirrel that Sounds like a Cougar in the Dark is Gonna Eat You". But they (you know, the people who actually understand this stuff) claim a search worthy title is where it is at. Yesterday, I met Geoff in the parking lot of his work place for our regular post-work trail run. A well Continue reading →
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