In light of the recent national election there remains much to be cynical about in the American redoubt. While many on the Left feel rejuvenated, even mandated… Read more “A CYNIC’S CHALLENGE”
Month: November 2012
CELEBRATING COACH SQUIRES AT 80
This Saturday, November 24, 2012 friends of Coach Bill Squires will gather at Boston College from noon till 3 pm for an 80th birthday celebration. From far… Read more “CELEBRATING COACH SQUIRES AT 80”
HOLIDAY PRESSURE
And so we enter the holiday season, or, if you like, gift-giving season, as it is most represented on these shores. There is already a big kerfuffle… Read more “HOLIDAY PRESSURE”
THE RACER’S LIFE
********** They rise like a song on the air, The dreams the fleet cast as prayer, That issue from deep, in the clouds of their sleep, Where… Read more “THE RACER’S LIFE”
ROAD GREAT JOSEPH KIMANI HAS DIED
Yesterday, November 13, 2012, Kimbia Athletics announced the passing of Joseph Kimani of Kenya, a road racer whose light blazed with unequaled brilliance during his comet-like run… Read more “ROAD GREAT JOSEPH KIMANI HAS DIED”
CLEANING IN PROGRESS
San Diego’s Mission Bay Park was awash in sun and wind today for the final of the 2012 USATF Dirt Dog Cross Country Championship, an 8K slog… Read more “CLEANING IN PROGRESS”
“I’M WELL – WITHIN REASON”
I was out today, and as always when out and about you endlessly get asked, “how are you doing?” by every Tom, Dick or Sally who stands… Read more ““I’M WELL – WITHIN REASON””
THE RACE IS THE THING
And so the long race is over, and a winner has newly been crowned. The taste of victory is sweet, while the flavor of loss quite bitter.… Read more “THE RACE IS THE THING”
HONOLULU SNARES WILSON KIPSANG FROM SANDY WRECKAGE
Hurricane Sandy’s vast power has been such that it has now tossed elite marathoners to the far ends of the globe in hopes of redeeming their 2012… Read more “HONOLULU SNARES WILSON KIPSANG FROM SANDY WRECKAGE”
RESURRECTING A DAMAGED IMAGE
Sandy was one of those freak storms (we hope) formed by separate weather systems merging into a sum-bitch beyond measure of its parts. As a category… Read more “RESURRECTING A DAMAGED IMAGE”
WANDERING IN A RUNNING WORLD 