Former Action Guy

Time for the yearly call for donations.. Don't be a dick!!!! https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/michaelmcelmeel/blackhills100mileult...

So for my second running of this local marathon I was asked to be a pacer. If you don't know a pacer is a experienced marathon runner wh...

So another shooting at Fort Hood. This time by someone the media is labeling as having mental health issues and possible PTSD. They are not ...

Marshmallows and chocolate chips in one of those little Dixie cups. You know the kind you used to pull out of the dispenser by your sink? A...

I hadn't run a race since back in November when I ran the Wildcat 50K. Hell, I haven't  run a single run of over 14 miles in a...

Been a busy month. I have sat down to write a few posts multiple times and got sidetracked. But I thought I would sit down tonight and shar...

I started officiating high school sports in 2005. I got the idea in my head that I would like to be a wrestling official after my retiremen...

I just found out my friend Gerry "pronounced gary" passed away last October. Obviously we were not everyday bestest buddies but h...

Without further ado the 4th annual by the numbers post: Officiating by the numbers Wrestling matches- 100. I didn't do any Base...

I have been on a training timeout for basically about 40 days. I haven't run seriously since my last 50K race in early November. It was...

http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2013/12/22/veterans-retirement-paul-ryan-budget-deal-column/4164713/ I know this may be old news or...

Just a short update for those that care. I am entering into my last and final semester of the paramedic course. It has been a long haul wit...

I have been a High School sports official for about 9 years now. I have semi retired this year due to attending the classes to become a par...

This was another little trail run that I was turned onto by Ross. He is a master at finding this runs. There are mo...

Had a pretty good Thanksgiving today. Went over the the parent's house and had brunch. Saw all the family then came home and had a litt...