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Patrick Leber's Blog: Why Run When ...

7/29/23: Just noticed a blog page was available so I thought I'd capture some thoughts about running or while running. Most will be short entires but this one will be a little long with an intro thought.

My running has lasted 43 years and I attribute this success to three elements (in no particular order)
1) Run every other day - The body needs rest even when you don't think it does. I have been run Read more of this blog post »

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Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live

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