Monthly Archives: May 2014

Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: May 27, 2014

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

The sun flickered across the reservoir like a tongue of fire. The humidity was thick and my legs felt thicker. I really didn’t feel comfortable until mile two — and by then, my legs had rubbed raw. But I kept … Continue reading →

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MRBA Free-For-All

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

Good morning! Hope you’re having a great Memorial Day!  

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Arlington

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

Because of the pain killers, the travel time between Afghanistan, Germany and Walter Reed National Medical Center seemed like it took 10 minutes. Lieutenant Frank Lowry IV dipped in and out of the fog of a narcotic consciousness. The last … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: May 22, 2014 — The Next Level

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

I think my low point was in January 2012.  The wheels had come off my career in November 2010, causing me to both physically and mentally break down. I was working two jobs, was trying not to get fired from … Continue reading →

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SHORT STORY: The Lesson

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

Built during the Great War, refurbished during the Gulf War, the college History building smelled like dank wood and hopes of a better future.  Inside one of its lecture halls was an mini-session American History class (down to seven members … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: May 21, 2014

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

A great attitude is like bacon. It makes everything better.  The trick is, how do you get through at day when your attitude isn’t as good as it should be? The secret lies with those who surround you.  Mine has … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: May 20, 2014

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

I tweaked my left Achilles tendon this morning. Tearing or ripping an Achilles tendon, for someone my age, is the equivalent of a senior breaking a hip  (it’s hard to come back from.) I was doing football drills and went … Continue reading →

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MRBA Free-For-All

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

Good morning! I’m off to Tupelo (on the road again!). Hope you have an amazing day.

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SHORT STORY: The Day the Angel of Death played Matchmaker

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

The Angel of Death doesn’t actually do her own killing. She hires hit men, mercenaries if you will, to do her dirty work. These are people who’ll trade a little bit of their souls for more time on this Earth. … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: May 15, 2014

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

I didn’t want to get up at 4 a.m. this morning. I didn’t want to run two warm-up laps. I didn’t want to do squats. I didn’t want to push a board 50 yards, walk on my hands while dragging … Continue reading →

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