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I have written for years with my Dixon Ticonderoga in my Moleskin journal. I was motivated to create an online blog almost ten years. Much has changed in my life since starting this blog. Back then I worked at the Barn and now I am a multi-Ironman triathlete, adventure seeker & former camp director. GraphiteFree is for fun, nostalgia and to honor my favorite yellow pencil.
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Hound Dog
Don’t let a story of a cute hound dog fool you, the Hound Dog Half Marathon is a tough race. To be fair, the half marathon course is more down hill than up hill. The course is adorned with beautiful … Continue reading
Posted in Triathlon & Other Events
Tagged blood hound, half marathon, Running
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Purple Bib
The last 80.9% of the Dopey Challenge would take me through all of Walt Disney World’s theme parks – over 39.3 miles. I ran a half marathon on Saturday and then a marathon on Sunday. The final two races were … Continue reading
Posted in Triathlon & Other Events
Tagged Adventure, Cow Bell, Disney, Dopey Challenge, ESPN, Goofy, Hail State, half marathon, Marathon, Running
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Orange Bib
I think it was during the crazy snopocalypse during the winter of when I signed up for the Dopey Challenge at Walt Disney World in Florida. I must have been thinking, “I can have a runcation in early January in … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures
Tagged 10K, 5K, Atlantis, Disney, Dopey Challenge, half marathon, Marathon, Running, Space
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Keep Moving Forward
In the past on New Year’s Eve, I have posted a blog entry about the previous adventures and accomplishments of that given year. Not this year, well not last year! It is January 1, 2016 and I have chosen to … Continue reading
People of Encouragement
Working at Space Camp I meet a lot of people in a given year or even in a given week. I have met moon walkers, generals, distinguished educators, politicians and celebrities in the years I have worked at Space Camp. … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures
Tagged Adventure, Friends, Running, Triathlon
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Running Through 2012
This has been a great year! I spent more time with my wonderful family. I have expanded my circle of friends, strengthened bonds with old friends. This was year I proclaimed, I am never too busy for my family and friends. I … Continue reading
Posted in Year End Blog
Tagged Adventure, Camp, Camp of the Rising Son, Dirt Bike, Duathlon, Family, Football, Friends, Hoot Gibson, Mississippi, Running, Space Camp, Triathlon
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