Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

Greatness within you

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

I had an interesting conversation with a friend who read today’s post about the half marathon. “Marshall, I can’t run. My knees won’t allow me. So while I enjoyed your post, that will never be me.” I thought for a … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit2 Blog: 13.1 miles and a gut check

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Imagine this: You’ve run 13 miles. You’re tired, sweaty yet cold because the temperature is well-below freezing. You see people wearing their medals — you know the finish line is close. But it’s not THAT close. You still have yards … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2FitBlog: Day 4 — Why we train

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

It’s Friday. Your bed is warm and the floor is cold. You muster the energy to get your feet on the ground and head to the gym but you’re sore. Tired. Worn out. Your muscles burn. You don’t want to … Continue reading →

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Humor lives on

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

My phone buzzed on the way to work yesterday. I looked down and it was a message from one of the local TV reporters. She had a question for me. Well, I had no idea what she wanted so I … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 3 January 8, 2014

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Weight: 225. Goal 200 I tell my sons they’re the sum of their five closest friends. That’s a fancy way of saying, “You’re who you hang out with.” If that’s the case, I’m a lucky guy. My teammates are some … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 2 Jan. 7, 2015

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Weight 225 lbs. Goal 200 lbs. My bed was warm. The covers soft. My pillow fit neatly around my resting head. The red light of my alarm clock glowed “3:49.” It was one minute before the alarm would sound. One … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 1

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

January 6, 2015 Weight 225 lbs.  There was freaking frost on the football field. Frost. My virus broke last night, leaving me sleeping in a pool of sweat. What the heck was I doing standing outside in sub-freezing weather? Was … Continue reading →

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In honor of a Cancer Hero

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

When you hear the dreaded three words, “you have cancer,” your world stops. And then just as suddenly, it goes into complete chaos. You grasp around wildly, trying to get traction. You desperately try to make sense of why your … Continue reading →

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The best gift I received today

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

At 7 a.m., my youngest burst into the room booming, “SANTA CAME!” From that moment, it was game on and within minutes,wrapping paper flew like leaves in a hurricane. Just looking around at the unwrapped presents, I’ve decided that no … Continue reading →

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Watching the numbers fly by

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

I have a birthday coming up and I’ll admit, it’s one of the first ones where I feel, well, old. As my son would say, “It’s because you are old, dad.” I guess it is because time is flying so … Continue reading →

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