Lincoln Half Marathon

Lincoln Half Marathon

Well, today’s race didn’t go as planned. I finished the Lincoln Half Marathon in a surprising 2:35 (nearly 45 minutes slower than my previous best time). The first two or three miles were good enough, but then I began having chills, feeling nauseous, and...
Home From China

Home From China

Well, after a long trip with a few complications (2.5 hour weather delay before taking off, ill passenger on the plane, missed connection in Chicago, lost luggage), I finally made it home late Monday night. I compiled two different summaries of the trip and put them...
Last Day in China

Last Day in China

As the title suggests, today is my last day in Beijing. After treating some athletes this morning, I’m off to the airport to begin the long journey home. I haven’t posted much the last few days, so what follows are some random snapshots of what I’ve...
Beijing Photos Part Three

Beijing Photos Part Three

I started today (Friday) with a run to Tiananmen Square and back to my hotel. Along the way, I took a few pictures to share some of what I saw.  
China National Sports Training Center–Day Two

China National Sports Training Center–Day Two

Today was a little more laid back to start, then ended with the proverbial “bang!” I woke up a little later (6 instead of 4) and decided to walk around the neighborhood in which my hotel is situated. We went to the NTSC for lunch in the athlete dining hall...
Beijing Photos Part Two

Beijing Photos Part Two

Went on a walking expedition this morning around the hotel in Beijing. Here are just some of the things I saw.                  
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