Tag: Personal

Relating to me, Calvin Wang, vs. Individual, not necessarily that which is private

Coastal Delaware Running Festival (#127: 4/8/23 RUN REPORT)

April 12, 2023

• An exercise in calculating degrees of appeal • [2½ MIN READ] Loving running in community as I do, I see certain races stand out, particularly the half and full marathons; because they’re magnets for Shawmonters. Naturally, Philadelphia’s belong on the list, simply because they’re right in our collective backyard. Unfortunately, they’re kind of big. … More Coastal Delaware Running Festival (#127: 4/8/23 RUN REPORT)

A Little Conditioning Can Be a Dangerous Thing (#201: 2023’04’12’W)

April 12, 2023

• A possible upcoming marathon in point • [1½ MIN READ] Broad Street (04’30’U) has been the motivation for getting various Growlers to push harder the last few weeks (Training). If there’s no race on a runner’s calendar, it is definitely hard to put out training effort. That was my problem until 03’31’F, a mere … More A Little Conditioning Can Be a Dangerous Thing (#201: 2023’04’12’W)

It’s Not My Fault (#199: 2023’03’29’W)

March 28, 2023

• Reassign culpability. It’s much more entertaining. • [2 MIN READ] I strained my right calf a few months ago. Fortunately, physical therapy that I got last year for Achilles tendinopathy also works for strained calves. They’re all kind of connected: literally. After a few months of doing that exercise, that calf is closer to … More It’s Not My Fault (#199: 2023’03’29’W)

Why This and Why Now

January 30, 2023

• A look back at the timing • [1½ MIN READ] Imposter Syndrome  At various points in my early professional life, across careers and employers, there was a decent bit of uncertainty. A phrase that materialized during those stages and that is thematic for many early professionals is “imposter syndrome.” I, like those others, was … More Why This and Why Now

(#189 Picture)

January 17, 2023

• Featuring squid lighting • (L-R: Andy, CtCloser [way up front], Maria, Terp Adam, Aaron, Adelaide, EricS, Stephen, Jenk Adam [up front], Aly, Jenk Peter, Train Dave) Cerebruns Archive  

Illumination Attire of Choice (#189: 2023’01’18’W)

January 17, 2023

• See and be seen • [1 MIN READ] The illumination gear of choice at Jenkintown Running Company’s Growlers Group Run is what I call The Squid. It’s a quasi-vest of glowing, flexible tubing (like arms of an undersea mollusk) that changes colors. It’s particularly cool when every one of those who favor it turns … More Illumination Attire of Choice (#189: 2023’01’18’W)