Author Archives: Thomas Powell

One Month Out, “Normal” Still Seems Foreign

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Thomas Powell

It’s been a month since I survived a car crash that demolished my car. Since then, we’ve closed on our new home, bought a new car, and spent two days’ worth of effort moving in. Because of the second car payment, … Continue reading →

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Alternative Paths

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Thomas Powell

Today could have went very differently. I could have slept in after waking up in the middle of the night. I could have driven the main roads instead of the winding back roads. I could have driven the back road … Continue reading →

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Map of Marathon States Completed

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Thomas Powell

Kentucky – 1 – KDF 2012 New York – 1 – NYC 2011 Tennessee – 3 – Flying Monkey 2008, 2010. Memphis 2009. Illinois – 1 – Chicago 2010 Indiana – 1 – Indianapolis Monumental 2009. West Virginia – 1 … Continue reading →

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The Curse of the Kentucky Derby Festival (KDF) Marathon

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Thomas Powell

Those who know my running history have heard me talk about “the curse” of the KDF marathon. The History Despite finishing 9 marathons total, I’ve never finished a marathon in my home town. My history: 2009 DNS – Signed up … Continue reading →

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Keep digging, KDF. Charging for updates? At $1-$2 per TEXT?

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Thomas Powell

I’ve run in Chicago, NYC, and (yes) even the KDF before when updates were free. Now, you can pay for the opportunity to be notified. No free notification mentioned (which is very helpful in letting a family member know if … Continue reading →

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