The big plane shuddered as its flaps lowered and caught the rushing air, jostling me from an uneven sleep. Moments later, the landing gear locked, with a… Read more “MOTHER’S DAY MEMORY 2022”
The Heroism of Endurance
Winging my way home after the 126th Boston Marathon, I found an old column that reminded me of what Monday’s marvelous marathon represents, and why such events… Read more “The Heroism of Endurance”
THE DAY AFTER BOSTON #126
Tuesday after Monday’s 126th Boston Marathon and the quads may be aching, but the spirits are still soaring. Patriots Day 2022 was a day of glory, of return,… Read more “THE DAY AFTER BOSTON #126”
Boston Women To Celebrate In Style in 2022
How militant will the pace be? Boston 2022 celebrates the 50th anniversary of women being officially accepted into the grand old race. And what a half-century it’s… Read more “Boston Women To Celebrate In Style in 2022”
BOSTON 2022 PROMISES TO BE EPIC
We don’t want to go out too hard here, but as we enter Boston Marathon week 2022, there is an almost giddy anticipation for the 126th running… Read more “BOSTON 2022 PROMISES TO BE EPIC”
2022 LOS ANGELES MARATHON: THE CHALLENGE IS BACK!
Ah, the marathon, that hoary old event. We just saw another in Los Angeles yesterday, presented by ASICS. And a lovely (though a bit breezy) day it was. … Read more “2022 LOS ANGELES MARATHON: THE CHALLENGE IS BACK!”
AND THE BEAT GOES ON – Eliud Kipchoge in Tokyo 2022
It’s not that he wins, or that he runs fast, both of which are impressive enough in themselves. For me, it’s been the mastery of his opposition… Read more “AND THE BEAT GOES ON – Eliud Kipchoge in Tokyo 2022”
HAS THE MILE RUN ITS COURSE?
News arrived overnight that Australia’s legendary runner, John Landy, the second man to break four minutes in the mile and 26th Governor of Victoria (2001 – 2006),… Read more “HAS THE MILE RUN ITS COURSE?”
WOMEN’S FIGURE SKATING SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON OLYMPIC IDEAL
In the aftermath of the soap opera that was the women’s figure skating competition at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, a few things became crystal clear. Las… Read more “WOMEN’S FIGURE SKATING SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON OLYMPIC IDEAL”
STEALING THE MOMENT
Like everyone else, I’m still trying to put my arms around this Court of Arbitration for Sport‘s (CAS) ruling on Monday (Feb. 14, 2022) that allowed 15-year-old… Read more “STEALING THE MOMENT”
~ Wandering in a Running World ~ 