Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: 10 Truths About Exercise

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

1. Burpees never get easier. Ever. 2. Ibuprofen and ice are your friend. 3. Getting up early to exercise gives you more energy (which you need to get up early and exercise.) 4. If we could see ourselves doing bear crawls, … Continue reading →

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Monsters

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

My son and I were watching the local news and he turned to me and said, “All the news has on it is one shooting after another. I guess monsters really do exist.” I looked at him and felt a … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 26

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

I had an epiphany while in the weight room this morning. Of course, it was nearly 30-years too late for my football career, but I think it’s a pretty astute observation (particularly for 5 a.m.) : Football games are won … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 25

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Well, it’s halftime and time to review our fitness game plan. After some reflection, I’m making a few alterations to my plan. I’ve suffered from fatigue this time around (just being dead-dog tired all the time) and need to change … Continue reading →

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MRBA Free-For-All

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Good morning! Let’s start off another week strong!

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Life’s Lightning

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Smoke permeated the Delta sky, turning the cobalt blue sky gray. Farmers were burning off the last of the season’s copious corn crop. Thanks to ethanol, Prince Corn had  recently dethroned King Cotton, making the land around the town of … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Life

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

One of my favorite movies is the Frank Capra’s classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Just in case you’re the one person on Earth who hasn’t seen it, it’s  the tale of how Clarence the Angel shows suicidal George Bailey  how … Continue reading →

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Ten Miles in Pictures

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

The alarm rudely went off at 5:30 a.m..  I battled with myself to wake up and barely got out of bed. I’m thankful I did — Little did I know, today would be one of the most beautiful runs I’ve … Continue reading →

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SHORT STORY: R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

A small child struggled against the tide. He was thrashing, gasping and treading water to keep his head above the surface. A rip current had pulled him out to sea and now he was tired. It was time to literarily … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 24

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

I pushed a board on a football field 214 yards this morning. I went to the first hash mark and then back. Then back  across the field to the second hash mark and then back. And then I went 53 … Continue reading →

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