The ChipCast || by Chip Mahaney

The life and mind of a transplanted Texan loving Cincinnati: thoughts about journalism, leadership, social media and running my first marathon

4 inches of snow, uphill both ways!

If last Saturday’s 15-mile run was like getting punched in the face with the 20-degree weather and a bitter wind chill, then today’s run in 30-degree weather and 4-inches-of-fresh-and-falling snow was merely like trying to run while dragging a 20-pound weight on a greasy surface.  Easy, right?!  Not so much.
 
Today’s 6-miler wasn’t as mentally-challenging as last [...]

Marathon training – Day 2 – 6 miles with ECHO in the bitter cold

Saturday mornings belong to the ECHO Running Club.  ECHO stands for “East Cincinnati Harriers Organization”.  A harrier is either a dog bred for hunting rabbits or a cross-country runner. 
ECHO meets every Saturday morning at 7am at the Parkside Christian Church at 6986 Salem Road in Anderson Township, about a mile from my house.  Anyone is welcome [...]

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    A native Texan recently transplanted to Cincinnati. Husband 20 years, father 2x. Loves Cowboys and Bengals football, Rangers and Reds baseball, playing tennis and running. Working in digital/web media for The E. W. Scripps Company-owned TV stations across the country. Not missing Texas' 100-degree-plus summer weather. Expecting my SMU Mustangs to get to the BCS in 2010.
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