Monthly Archives: January 2015

The Running Photos

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

“Do you actually run?” I got that comment under one of my running photos. The answer is, “Yes.” And I also take pictures. If I see something that interests me (which is harder than you’d think — I don’t wear … Continue reading →

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Looking out at the horizon

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

From the top floor of the Hilton Hotel on County Line Road, you can see the Reservoir. If you look to the south, you can see downtown Jackson. And if you squint, you can almost see Vicksburg. What you can’t … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 16 Jan. 30, 2015

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

One Month. Sixteen sessions. One-third of the way through Fit4Change and PLS. 1/3. By now, you’re seeing results. You’ve lost weight. Your clothes are looser. You don’t feel like you are going to barf when you do burpees. You are … Continue reading →

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Roast Host

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Last night, I emceed a roast for the Mississippi Press Association (and tomorrow, I co-emcee their awards banquet). It was last-minute thing — I was on the panel to roast Governor William Winter, but had to fill-in as host for … Continue reading →

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Being There

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

I’m up to my neck today in alligators, but I just wanted to chime in on a little observation. I’ve watched two people at the end of their lives. One had a million friends. One was selfish. The one with … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2FitBlog: Day 15 January 29, 2015

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Now back to the regularly scheduled program: I sat in my car at 4:45 a.m., preparing myself mentally for the day. I said a quick prayer that I could live in the moment and take advantage of the opportunity for … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2FitBlog: Day 14 January 28, 2014

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Fit2Fat2FitBlog: Day 14 January 28, 2014 Thirty-nine degrees is hard to dress for. You can’t go full “Michelin Man,” or you will roast halfway through the workout. Some folks wear shorts. I still wear leggings because I think it makes … Continue reading →

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Always put water in your oatmeal before you microwave it

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

I’m not really big on giving my sons advice. They probably wouldn’t listen to me if I did — and frankly, I make so many mistakes, they’d spend the rest of their lives unlearning the gems I left them. I … Continue reading →

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The Ballad of Alex Littlewinker, Tailgater

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Had a guy in a Nissan SUV riding my bumper this morning on my commute. I started to get mad — but I learned a long time ago not to allow the person behind you dictate your driving. So I … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 13 January 27, 2015

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

I had an epiphany this morning. It could have been after the 12th 50-yard-sprint (8th while wearing a parachute). Or it could have been on the 80th sit-up during Coach Clark’s Core-apalooza. Or it could have been when my hand … Continue reading →

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