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Tag: 5k

Running for Chocolate

Running for Chocolate

Posted on November 10, 2015November 12, 2015 by Ron Stempkowski
The Hot Chocolate 5k is the biggest race I’ve ever done—by far. I had my doubts about running in November in Chicago. But as Halloween gets packed up and put away and Thanksgiving and Christmas be... Read More
15k

15k

Posted on October 11, 2015October 27, 2015 by Ron Stempkowski
Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed after my first 5k... Read More
On the Unlikely Subject of Running

On the Unlikely Subject of Running

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Ron Stempkowski
I ran my first 5k recently. It was an amazing experience. For me, it was the return of…something. A break-through of some kind. One of the small victories that reminds you of the achievements you’... Read More
  • The Promise I Made Before He Died–and Why I’m Still Keeping It
    by Ron Stempkowski
    My upcoming book exists because of a promise. Ken was full of kindness, grace, and humor. So much so that...
  • The Year I Finally Say It Out Loud
    by Ron Stempkowski
    When I woke up on New Year’s Day 2026, the first words* out of my mouth were, “This is the...
  • Reflecting on 2025 with my New Year’s Eve Ritual
    by Ron Stempkowski
    It’s my fourth year, sitting with a stack of envelopes packed with selected memories from the past year since starting...
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