San Diego, CA. — A minor controversy attended Meb Keflezighi’s introduction to the master’s category today at the 18th Suja Rock `n Roll Marathon & Half-Marathon. Though… Read more “MEB GETS NIPPED AT THE LINE, BUT COLLECTS TWO AMERICAN RECORDS AT ROCK `n’ ROLL”
Month: May 2015
MEB ENTERS MASTER’S DIVISION AT ROCK `N` ROLL SAN DIEGO
It happens fast. One day it’s “Hey, kid!” Next thing you know it’s “Hey, buddy!” Then one unsuspecting day it’s “Excuse me, Sir. Can I get a… Read more “MEB ENTERS MASTER’S DIVISION AT ROCK `N` ROLL SAN DIEGO”
LEVELING ON FIELD DAY
As Tom Brady waits to appeal a four-game suspension for his part in the NFL’s Deflate-Gate scandal, and Milwaukee Brewer’s pitcher Will Smith gets tossed for having… Read more “LEVELING ON FIELD DAY”
MORE MOUNTAINS 2 BEACH
Beachside finish
Hopeful fans
Ideal
Alone to the line
Finish strong
Chasing waves
City Hall up S. California Street
How do they look to you?
Get it together!
Oh my
Come on.
SURFSIDE MARATHON IN VENTURA
As I sit in my Dodge Charger rental outside the Bombay Bar in Ventura, California, marathon runners from the 5th Cliff Bar Mountains 2 Beach Marathon come limping by… Read more “SURFSIDE MARATHON IN VENTURA”
LETTERMAN & DEMERIT CARDS
MOCKING FOR MILLIONS David Letterman retired last night after a run of 33 years behind talk show desks at NBC and CBS. In hosting the last of… Read more “LETTERMAN & DEMERIT CARDS”
MELODY FAIRCHILD – YOUTH STAR TURNS MASTER MOTIVATOR
Cleveland, Oh. — Young Alexa Efraimson put her abundant talent on display last night in Portland, Oregon, clocking 2:01:13 for 800 meters at the Portland Twilight meet,… Read more “MELODY FAIRCHILD – YOUTH STAR TURNS MASTER MOTIVATOR”
WITTENBERG TO LEAVE NYRR
The New York Road Runners announced today (12 May 2015) that its long serving President and CEO Mary Wittenberg will step down next week to take on… Read more “WITTENBERG TO LEAVE NYRR”
JOHNNY U & BREAKING IN WIFFLE BALLS
Driving up to L. A. for Mother’s Day. Toya behind the wheel. When we played wiffle ball as kids, a new ball cost $.25. But when it… Read more “JOHNNY U & BREAKING IN WIFFLE BALLS”
BARAHAL INDUCTED INTO HAWAII SPORTS HALL OF FAME
The Honolulu Marathon is unique for many reasons, not the least of which is its tropical location. Not that that’s any bargain come race day. With its… Read more “BARAHAL INDUCTED INTO HAWAII SPORTS HALL OF FAME”
WANDERING IN A RUNNING WORLD 