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Experiencing an Engagement at 12,000 Feet

Eric Spitz

Jul 27
5 min

Experiencing an Engagement at 12,000 Feet

The unfamiliar cultures and the thrill of what’s waiting around the next bend is an addictive thing to experience.

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Eric Spitz

Jun 29
8 min

Colorado - A Marathon in Every State

It’s funny to think that the proceeding string of events all started with a Google search.

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Eric Spitz

Jun 22
5 min

Moving in Tandem with Life's Currents

This past week has been exhausting for me.

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Black Films Matter: Five Must-see Features

Eric Spitz

Jun 16
4 min

Black Films Matter: Five Must-see Features

I wanted to write a piece from the perspective of powerful films that both educate, and offer a perspective that most are unfamiliar with.

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Black Lives Matter: A Quest Toward Understanding and Continuing Education

Eric Spitz

Jun 9
5 min

Black Lives Matter: A Quest Toward Understanding and Continuing Education

Other than sharing a black square on Blackout Tuesday, I’ve been incredibly silent on social media the past week.

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Eric Spitz

Jun 2
8 min

Ohio - A Marathon in Every State

Three days before attempting my 11th marathon I was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection.

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Eric Spitz

May 26
4 min

Five Must-see Foreign Films

“ONCE YOU OVERCOME THE ONE-INCH TALL BARRIER OF SUBTITLES, YOU WILL BE INTRODUCED TO SO MANY MORE AMAZING FILMS.” -BONG JOON-HO

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Ten Life Lessons the Last Ten Years Have Taught Me

Eric Spitz

May 19
6 min

Ten Life Lessons the Last Ten Years Have Taught Me

Five days from now I’ll be turning 29.

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A Perfect Day of Diners – Best Eateries in the US

Eric Spitz

May 12
4 min

A Perfect Day of Diners – Best Eateries in the US

I’ve made it a mission to explore all of the local favorites whenever exploring a new part of the country.

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Eric Spitz

May 5
7 min

Maryland - A Marathon in Every State

Sometimes the best trips are the ones that are put together on a whim.

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Mourning a Mentor – An Homage to Coach Ed

Eric Spitz

Apr 28
5 min

Mourning a Mentor – An Homage to Coach Ed

I’ve even been dreading writing all of this out for people to read, as if writing it down would make his passing that much more real.

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Eric Spitz

Apr 21
9 min

Nevada - A Marathon in Every State

The ET Marathon still remains my favorite racing experience to date from the sheer history of the area and the tales that followed.

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Eric Spitz

Apr 13
5 min

Finding Solace in Solitude

2020 was going to be the year of travel for me.

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Arizona - A Marathon in Every State (Part II)

Eric Spitz

Apr 6
6 min

Arizona - A Marathon in Every State (Part II)

I was able to do some deeper exploring into a state that I couldn’t get enough of during a road trip a few years prior.

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Eric Spitz

Mar 30
6 min

Arizona - A Marathon in Every State

Arizona was a monumental adventure for a multitude of reasons back in 2017.

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Eric Spitz

Mar 19
8 min

Minnesota - A Marathon in Every State

Grandma’s Marathon was everything that I could have hoped it would be and more.

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Dreaming Yourself Awake (an Ode to Bessie)

Eric Spitz

Mar 10, 2019
5 min

Dreaming Yourself Awake (an Ode to Bessie)

The other day I had a dream I felt compelled to share with others.

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Eric Spitz

Jan 30, 2019
6 min

Washington - A Marathon in Every State

The Pacific Northwest has always held a special place in my heart.

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Eric Spitz

May 18, 2018
3 min

On Perception and Self-Image

Earlier this year I started seeking external help for my OCD.

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Eric Spitz

May 17, 2018
3 min

National Parks - Zion, Utah

I don’t consider myself old by any means.

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