I think he’s the best marathoner in America right now, though he has never even run one. Olympic 10,000 meter silver medalist and American record holder Galen Rupp… Read more “RUPP IS IN!!!”
Month: January 2016
THEORY OF PERVERSE INCENTIVES IN RUNNING
When applied to American politics the theory of Perverse Incentives shows how gerrymandering congressional districts has led to gridlock rather than problem-solving – ostensibly the purpose of… Read more “THEORY OF PERVERSE INCENTIVES IN RUNNING”
THE NEED FOR WHITE HATS V. BLACK HATS
Last night’s Standard Charter Dubai Marathon showed in microcosm all the strengths as well as all the weaknesses confronting foot racing as public spectacle. From a purely… Read more “THE NEED FOR WHITE HATS V. BLACK HATS”
ELLIPTICAL THOUGHTS
Ever find yourself standing around somewhere – maybe Costco or Target – and realize you’re doing some made up yoga pose in the middle of the aisle? … Read more “ELLIPTICAL THOUGHTS”
TENNIS ENTERS THE DARKNESS
Forget it, it’s all the same. As John Manyama, manager of 1989 New York City Marathon champion Juma Ikangaa lamented after visiting a big time Manhattan disco… Read more “TENNIS ENTERS THE DARKNESS”
RYAN HALL ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
The end of an era is upon us. And it is hard to believe, really. Ryan Hall announced his retirement from competitive athletics today at the still… Read more “RYAN HALL ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT”
PEACE FOR OUR TIME REDUX
We heard it in September 1938 when British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain returned from Munich announcing “Peace for our time” after meeting with Chancellor Hitler regarding Germany’s… Read more “PEACE FOR OUR TIME REDUX”
SUFFERING ADVANCING AGE
With news of rock icon David Bowie’s passing on Monday in New York City at age 69, I am reminded of a recent lament from a friend… Read more “SUFFERING ADVANCING AGE”
COE ATTEMPTS TO WALK IAAF OFF THE LEDGE
And so it begins, the inevitable PR moon walk by the new IAAF president as he tries to draw back from the cliff of doom that revelations… Read more “COE ATTEMPTS TO WALK IAAF OFF THE LEDGE”
WANDERING IN A RUNNING WORLD 