Lie down to rest, dear soldier,Be at ease, for the battle’s been won.Take pride in your service, well given,Take measure of the peace that’s begun. The days… Read more “FATHER’S DAY VERSE 2021”
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MY COUNTRY OF RUNNING
My Country of Running exists on no map, Nor holds to any written constitution. Yet her citizens are many, And there is room enough aplenty, For… Read more “MY COUNTRY OF RUNNING”
HAPPY FATHERS DAY 2020
Today is Father’s Day 2020. For those whose father is still with them, it is a time to be thankful. For those whose dads have passed, it… Read more “HAPPY FATHERS DAY 2020”
MORNING RUNS O’ER FIELDS OF GREEN
On morning runs o’er fields of green, Where the hills rolled high and low, When the sun’s slant glazed with honeyed light, and the dew was all… Read more “MORNING RUNS O’ER FIELDS OF GREEN”
SUB TWO-HOUR MAN
(Set to Don McLean’s tune Vincent) Sub Two-Hour Man, With your pacers in their split array, Gazing out upon a misty day, As they lead you… Read more “SUB TWO-HOUR MAN”
CELEBRATING TOMMY LEONARD’S 85TH BIRTHDAY
As we come up upon the 46th New Balance Falmouth Road Race weekend, we also celebrate the 85th birthday of race founder Tommy Leonard. In honor of… Read more “CELEBRATING TOMMY LEONARD’S 85TH BIRTHDAY”
NEWTOWN’S SANDY HOOK
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***** ***** Fear and folly in tandem come, And in their sway we have often run, From what’s true…
FALMOUTH ROAD RACE FOUNDER TOMMY LEONARD TURNS 84
This Sunday the New Balance Falmouth Road Race turns 45. But today race founder and guiding spirit Tommy Leonard celebrates his 84th birthday. Back in the Summer… Read more “FALMOUTH ROAD RACE FOUNDER TOMMY LEONARD TURNS 84”
THE MEASURE OF MEN
Even as we revel in the life-affirming glory of last night’s women’s 1500 meter final at the IAAF World Track & Field Championships in London, we are… Read more “THE MEASURE OF MEN”
MORNING RUNS
Morning runs `cross fields of green, Where the hills rolled high and low, When the sun’s slant glazed with honeyed light, and the dew was all aglow,… Read more “MORNING RUNS”
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