As 2025 hands off to 2026, the scene repeats itself at finish lines across the country: runners coming through the chutes, medals around their necks, while beer… Read more “The Running–Beer Paradox: A Tradition Under Pressure?”
Category: Commentary
The New Endurance Era: From “Foot Soldiers” to Social Seekers
Happy Boxing Day to all. Toya shared an article with me this morning that caught my attention, and perhaps will catch yours as well. It came from Athletechnews.com,… Read more “The New Endurance Era: From “Foot Soldiers” to Social Seekers”
Remembering the Good Old Days: Happy 78th, Boston Billy.
Patriots Day 1978, the Boston Marathon, back when the fields were still growing, but small enough where, as our friend Norma Friedman once said, “We knew the… Read more “Remembering the Good Old Days: Happy 78th, Boston Billy.”
MARATHON MOMENTUM CONTINUED IN 2025
The marathon did more than endure in 2025—it reasserted itself. As we await the results from this weekend’s MARATHON PROJECT in Chandler, Arizona, we can still read… Read more “MARATHON MOMENTUM CONTINUED IN 2025”
Conversation with Dr. Jim Barahal, president of the Honolulu Marathon Association
“Organized like a World Marathon Major, but has the spirit of a mom and pop race.” – Dr. Jim Barahal, speaking of the Honolulu Marathon
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR. SHORTER
The road remains, patient as ever, unbent in its invitation, awaiting anyone willing to meet its measure.
The Price of Purity: Why Doping Is an Economic Crisis, Not Just a Moral One
In Kenya’s Western Highlands around the towns of Eldoret and Iten, young runners chase dreams of glory around dusty tracks and along rutted red-clay roads, often matching… Read more “The Price of Purity: Why Doping Is an Economic Crisis, Not Just a Moral One”
A Tribute to Carl Brandt, the Soul of Movin’ Shoes and the Heart of San Diego’s Running Community
Carl Brandt didn’t open Movin’ Shoes with fellow Wisconsin transplant Rick Vandertie in 1977 in pursuit of a fortune. In a world shaken by the Vietnam War,… Read more “A Tribute to Carl Brandt, the Soul of Movin’ Shoes and the Heart of San Diego’s Running Community”
HOW FAST IS STILL TOO FAST?
Great question — and one that gets to the heart of elite pacing strategy and physiological sustainability. John Korir entered the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon… Read more “HOW FAST IS STILL TOO FAST?”
Athlos and the Ten Hurdles to Track’s Reinvention
Alexis Ohanian’s Athlos and Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track are bold swings to revive track and field—a sport gasping for air in the USA outside the Olympics.… Read more “Athlos and the Ten Hurdles to Track’s Reinvention”
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