Tag Archives: Carolyn Fruth

Ragnarians at Last: Baby We Were Born to Run

Posted on November 15, 2014 by timfruth

I have finished my runs at the Ragnar and I am worn out. Several months ago when completing a run with my Nike Running App, I noticed that I had a strange number of miles completed. Was it a sign? Knowing … Continue reading →

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Running on Empty: Life at the Ragnar Part II

Posted on November 12, 2014 by timfruth

The trail run is on. I have forgotten to mention that we are the Beauties and the Beasts team and each team has its own interesting name. As the 4th runner on the team in the rotation, my first run … Continue reading →

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Running On Empty: Life at the Ragnar Part I

Posted on November 12, 2014 by timfruth

Jackson Browne’s old song really nailed my weekend run at the 2014 Ragnar Trail Run at McDowell Mountain. Running on, running on empty Running on, running blind Running on, running into the sun But I’m running behind Months ago I … Continue reading →

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Crosstown Traffic: A Friday Night Halloween Road Trip

Posted on November 5, 2014 by timfruth

Nothing like being on the road, traveling, another edition of Friday Night Football. It is a “spooktacular” type of day being Halloween and working high school football. This time I get to take Carolyn on the road since the game … Continue reading →

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“I’m Your Huckleberry”: Good times on the Huckaby

Posted on October 29, 2014 by timfruth

Two of my favorite scenes from the movie Tombstone involve Doc Holiday stating (to those who sought to have conflict with him) “I’m your huckleberry.” What does that have to do with a Huckaby? Well that saying was an old saying … Continue reading →

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The Hardest Job In The World: My Motherly Thoughts

Posted on October 14, 2014 by timfruth

Anybody who knows me knows that I am a fiscal conservative.  (aka “Frugal Fruth”, “Tightwad Tim)  I was struck by a comment I read the other day on Facebook. (Evidently she was asked to take this down by somebody since … Continue reading →

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My Spiritual Sojourn at the Grand Canyon Part IV: “Celebration”

Posted on September 13, 2014 by timfruth

It is Saturday morning and we are are on top of the world! Well at least we have made it to the top of South Rim of the Grand Canyon. I think we look pretty good for not sleeping for 30 … Continue reading →

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My Spiritual Sojourn at the Grand Canyon Part III: “The Rising”

Posted on September 11, 2014 by timfruth

Can’t see nothin’ in front of me Can’t see nothin’ coming up behind Make my way through this darkness I can’t feel nothing but this chain that binds me Lost track of how far I’ve gone How far I’ve gone, … Continue reading →

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My Spiritual Sojourn at The Grand Canyon Part II: “Into the Great Wide Opening”

Posted on September 10, 2014 by timfruth

As we head down the Bright Angel Trail, my confidence begins to erode. Where did the moon go? It is dark and our head lamps are going to be our only light. Carolyn and I are in good moods considering all … Continue reading →

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My Spiritual Sojourn at The Grand Canyon Part I: “Going Down In A Blaze of Glory”

Posted on September 8, 2014 by timfruth

Every story has a beginning and this is the beginning. About a month ago, my wife Carolyn is looking up at a full moon (the one in the sky) and says to me, “What do you think about hiking down … Continue reading →

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