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Pauld2leo.wordpress.com (Book 59 Fiction ‘Death Strikes Out’…Vol 1) By C. Paul Di Tullio Chapter 12 ‘I Love San Diego’ ‘Patience is bitter, but it’s fruit is sweet!’ Jean Jacques Rousseau “I always wondered how I’d feel running, side by side, … Continue reading →

pauld2leo.wordpress.com (Book 60 ‘A High Sierra Mystery’ Fiction) By C. Paul Di Tullio Chapter 1 – ‘Long Live the Sierra King’ ‘I used to wonder about living and dying – I think the difference lies between tears and crying. I … Continue reading →

Pauld2leo.wordpress.com (Book 59 Fiction ‘Death Strikes Out’…Vol 1) By C. Paul Di Tullio Chapter 11 – Dueling in San Diego Sun’ “Running is in my blood—the adrenaline flows before the races, the love/hate of butterflies in your stomach.”    —Marcus … Continue reading →

Pauld2leo,wordpress.com (Book 59 Fiction ‘Death Strikes Out’…Vol 1) By C. Paul Di Tullio Chapter 10 ‘Splashdown’…Boston’ “Racing is the fun part; it’s the reward of all the hard work.” —Kara Goucher, American long-distance runner Geoff Smith, a never say die … Continue reading →

Pauld2leo.wordpress.com (Book 59 Fiction ‘Death Strikes Out’…Vol 1) By C. Paul Di Tullio Chapter 9 ‘Remembering…’Boston Strong’ ‘So this is Heaven he thought, and he had to smile at himself. It was hardly respectful to analyze Heaven in that very … Continue reading →

Pauld2leo.wordpress.com (Book 59 Fiction ‘Death Strikes Out’…Vol 1) By C. Paul Di Tullio Chapter 8 – ‘New York, New York’’ “My thoughts before a big race are usually pretty simple. I tell myself: ‘Get out of the blocks, run your … Continue reading →

Pauld2leo.wordpress.com (Book 59 Fiction ‘Death Strikes Out’…Vol 1) By C. Paul Di Tullio Chapter 7 – ‘Never, Ever, Give Up’ ‘Bottom – you’ve got ‘bottom!’ Mike Morgan said to Kate Sheridan, “and don’t think for one moment if I hadn’t … Continue reading →

Pauld2leo.wordpress.com (Book 59 Fiction ‘Death Strikes Out’…Vol 1) By C. Paul Di Tullio Chapter 6 – ‘Start Spreading the News’ “I also realize that winning doesn’t always mean getting first place; it means getting the best out of yourself.” —Meb … Continue reading →

Pauld2leo.wordpress.com (Book 59 Fiction ‘Death Strikes Out’…Vol 1) By C. Paul Di Tullio Chapter 5 – ‘Crossing the Finish Line in New York’ “Every runner, whatever his abilities, was making a personal statement, every time he or she ran…“Here I … Continue reading →

Pauld2leo.wordpress.com (Book 59 Fiction ‘Death Strikes Out’…Vol 1) By C. Paul Di Tullio Chapter 5 – ‘If You Want to Be the Best’ “Good health, peace of mind, being outdoors, camaraderie: those are all wonderful things that come to you … Continue reading →