Well, it’s been fun here on the Creek writing about running and writing. But as things are I’m going to be transitioning into Chalk Creek Writing Outfit, a place to find my books. I’ve enjoyed my time here and I’ll still drop some words on running, just like I drop my steps as I plod …
Potential: a novel by Robert Varnon is now exclusively available on Amazon. It’s the story of three men whose lives each take a turn when Jimmy Raynot, a man who has never lived up to his potential, decides to interrupt a day-time mugging. Jimmy’s fateful decision will give him one last chance to claim his … Continue reading Updates for Chalk Creek Writing Projects
So, I was eyeing a smart watch to help track my runs and after investigating Coros, Apple and Garmin, I took the Garmin Forerunner 55 and I’m so glad I did. I was just looking for a smart watch that I could use with my current Nike Run Club app but also on its own … Continue reading At Last, the Future is Here on My Wrist
We are nearing release of R.D. Varnon’s latest Chalk Creek Project Dragons of Orion. R.D., or Ardy, as we fondly call him here on the Creek, tells us the title may change before release, but it is going forward and with a projected release date for November. The story takes place on a world where … Continue reading Chalk Creek Projects Taking Flight
Well, you know how it is when you’re a runner and you got a nagging injury. You just figure it’ll go away eventually so you keep running. I’ve been doing that for some time with a hip flexor strain. I can say I finally, actually, did what you’re supposed to do. I rested it and … Continue reading Clear Air and Less Aches
As we prepare for the release of R.D. Varnon’s latest novel this fall, we’ve dropped the digital prices for his other two works. For those who like general lit and contemporary works, Robert Varnon’s Potential is the book for you. It is the story of three men trying to figure out who they are in … Continue reading Bargain Prices for Digital Novels!
So yes, the Dixie Fire in California is dominating everything, right now. It’s scary for those families and the firefighters over there and it’s of course pouring smoke into Reno and the rest of the region. Our thoughts go out to those most directly affected by this. For those of us in the path of … Continue reading Running In the Season of Fire
The fires continue to burn turning the skies to ash out here leaving us all wondering if we now fire has become a season upon this earth, like spring, summer, fall and winter? Last night, the dog had to go out at 12:34 a.m. He’s a good dog for at least getting me up and … Continue reading The West Continues to Burn
Hey check out a preview of Chalk Creek Writing Outfit Founder R.D. Varnon’s latest novel, Dragons of Orion. It’s a working title. It’s set on a world where people share islands with mythical creatures and compete in a tournament every 20 years to decide the leadership of the archipelago. We join Tom Brace, an unlikely … Continue reading Preview of R.D. Varnon’s Latest
I either run or I don’t, that’s the way it’s been for me, until yesterday. I actually did a real recovery walk/run and stuck to it. If you’re not a runner, a recovery run is meant to help get rid of muscle soreness. If you’re sore after working out or running and you don’t move, … Continue reading Recovery Days
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