Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

Fit-to-Fat-to-Fit Blog: Why I run

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Operation Magnolia

Two horses and their riders stopped in the front of the Mississippi Governor’s Mansion. The rain had turned Capitol Street into a quagmire, and the two men in gray coats carefully tried to avoid slipping and falling. The news was … Continue reading

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Wednesday Free-For-All

Good morning! What’s up?

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At the end of the rope

A single hemp rope dangled from the darkness. The man, bloodied and scratched, hung onto it with his blistered hands.  He felt his forearms burn.  The muscles in his fingers were beginning to cramp. He looked down — he could … Continue reading

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Tuesday Free-For-All

Good morning! Looks like another beautiful day.

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Fit-to-Fat-to-Fit Blog: Monday

Goal weight 195 lbs. The hum of the air conditioners was the only sound I heard this morning when I walked out my front door — even the birds had not woken up yet.  There was a faint hint of … Continue reading

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Monday Free-For-All

Good morning! What’s up?

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On this Father’s Day

Nearly 10 years ago, I had just finished speaking at the Millsaps Arts & Lecture Series, the crowd was dispersing and my dad walked over to me. He had never heard me speak before and he just stood there quietly. … Continue reading

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Father’s Day Free-For-All

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there!  Hope you have a great day.

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Fit-to-Fat-to-Fit Blog: Hydrate

Goal Weight: 195 lbs. Today’s Weight: 198 lbs. The word of the day is “Hydrate.” Actually, it also could be the word of the day for the next three months.   Come to think of it, it also could be … Continue reading

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