Author Archives: jcasacca

In my last post I talked mostly about the running experience, less on the specifics that helped me get across the finish line. Here I’ll go through some of my “must-haves” and tips. Again, I’m not a professional runner, just a person with a goal. BUY THE GOOD SHOES. I didn’t realize how important thisContinue reading “Preppin’ for 13.1”

I ran a half marathon. Wait, what? Oh, excuse me. I ran a f*@king half marathon. 13.1 miles to be exact. It feels so good to be able to say (write) that! Running, and enjoying it, is a new venture for me. For as long as I can remember I’ve told myself that I suckContinue reading “Wait, I ran how far?”

Good morning, Happy Sunday! I just got done watering my plants with the cat and dog, it looks like it’s going to be a beautiful sunny day, and I made it through Bike Poker with only a greasy tot and burger hangover! All things to be thankful for. An idyllic weekend like this – flowersContinue reading “Another Small Town, USA”

I have mixed drinks about family holidays. Kidding! Sort of. Not really. I have these idyllic memories of holidays and family gatherings as a kid, and crave that sense of tradition and connected-ness as an adult. Holidays obviously change as you get older, suddenly you’re having to actually bring a casserole to dinner instead ofContinue reading “Oh, the hoppin’ holidays.”

Good morning! It is 4:19 am as I start to write this, I’ve got coffee next to me and John Wayne in the background, essentially getting my mojo on. Let’s get down to it. Something that has been weighing on my mind (and my eyes) as I scroll through social media, is this concept ofContinue reading “Perfect is as perfect does.”