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Thank you for this glimpse into a discipline that few will ever experience. I endured bouts of "conditioning" as a young lad for the next season's sport but never anything like the sustained training required to become an elite athlete like you. This was really fascinating stuff, Ron and very well written.

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I remember the conditioning for sports when in school. It's a lot more fun when you do it by choice, that's for sure. I very much appreciate your words and support. Thank you, Jim!

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I enjoyed your account of your extreme running adventures. I had no idea there were so many of these endurance runs nor what it took to train and qualify. A five year goal that required extraordinary discipline over the entire period. You not only have physical toughness but mental, as well. The only thing I've done that I can relate to this is a 50 mile hike as a Boy Scout. We did it in four days.:) Well written, Ron. Your dedication to the sport and your admiration for those who participate and those who excell shines through.

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I appreciate your kind words very much! I think when you want to do something the necessary discipline doesn't quite seem like discipline. It was fun and I could sink my teeth into it. I remember the Boy Scout 50 miler. I didn't do it, I may have left the scouts about that time. I loved the scouts and have many fond memories. I have a couple of stories coming up about them. - I think 'Go with the Flow' is my favorite. They are all very good. You are a terrific writer. I'll be visiting your websites. Thank you K.C.!

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Thank you for reading my short story collection, James. If you have the time and feel inclined, would you do me the favor of posting a review of Twenty Miles on Amazon? Those websites no longer exist. My only presence now is on Substack. That 50 miler was along a stretch of the Santa Fe trail.

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Will do!

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Thank you. I appreciate the support.

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K.C. Amazon won't let me review your book as the account, mine I guess, doesn't meet the minimum requirements to make a review. I've done other reviews and don't understand. I'm sorry.

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You are a bad ass!

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LOL - I wish! But there is such a thing as a "runner's high." I enjoyed "Florida Boy" very much!

Thanks, Jim.

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Wow! What a great chronicle of this passion, Ron. So detailed. I wonder if you have a note book from the races or if the details are all still fresh in your mind ( and body.) It is so foreign to me, I get exhausted just reading it. ha ha ha. I never thought of this before: "Endurance is slow to come, but lasting, while speed is quick to arrive, but just as quick to depart."

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Hi, Sharron. Thank you! No notes, just what I remember. I always liked that saying since hearing it.

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Thank you! I have a post/poem coming tomorrow inspired by your running posts. I am not a runner but my husband is. I’ll make sure to link back to this post.

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Hi, Caro. I look forward to your post. Thanks for letting me know. I'm enjoying Immigrant Dreams very much!

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