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The San Jose Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon

October 5th, 2008

By Mike Lee

"Pushing through tiredness and discomfort in a race to a new personal record is not only rewarding in itself, but gives you an idea of what you can do in other areas of your life."
- J. Galloway

My eardrums pulsated. The music was loud. Energizing. I rubbed my hands together and jogged in place. The air was spiked with a spirited chill.

"I can't believe I'm about to put my body through this punishment again," I thought to myself.
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The San Francisco Marathon

August 3rd, 2008

By Mike Lee

"I was immediately intoxicated with a beginner's enthusiasm: the very special thrill of exertion and a feeling that my body had vast capabilities. Of course, I tried to use all of my youthful but untrained muscle energy on that first run and then had to hobble around for a week, almost too sore to move. But once the soreness diminished I was back out there, running again. I was hooked."
- J. Galloway

My nipples were hard. The early San Francisco air was icy. We had a few more hours before the sun would tickle the air and vibrate its electrons. Thus, my nipples were hard.

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