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Mark J. Keenan
WRITER, TRAIL-RUNNER, ENGINEER, HUMAN
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Mark J. Keenan
Aug 21, 20186 min read
Two halves make a whole
Last year, I had planned to run the “whole truth” - a 50 kilometre, double loop, trail event held in Jarrahdale called Truth and...
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Mark J. Keenan
Feb 11, 20182 min read
What goes up, must come down.
Snakes and Ladders is the ‘jewel in the crown’ of the PTS Summer Series. It is the run we all remember and talk about for weeks after...
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Mark J. Keenan
Nov 22, 20173 min read
The Whole Truth
"There is magic in patience, you know." Zedd. The Sword of Truth, Terry Goodkind. My 2017 running goal, set at the end of last year, was...
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Mark J. Keenan
Mar 16, 20173 min read
Happy birthday
Today marks three years since the day I decided to give up alcohol. A lot has changed in that period of time but one thing hasn’t. I...
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Mark J. Keenan
Feb 15, 20173 min read
Run to the hills
A few rambling thoughts on trail running and life. Every stick is a snake. No, every stick is NOT a snake but sometimes it will be. Pack...
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Mark J. Keenan
Nov 15, 20162 min read
Running: Perth Trail Series
This is a post of mine that was shared on the Facebook page for a fantastic group called Perth Trail Series (www.perthtrailseries.com.au)...
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