It all used to be so simple. Then again, it all used to be pretty screwed up, too. But in today’s charged political climate, where folks can… Read more “WOMEN RACING WOMEN. NOT SO FAST”
Category: Commentary
HAS THERE EVER BEEN ANOTHER G.O.A.T. LIKE TOM BRADY?
Super Bowl LIII is this weekend in Atlanta and we’re having a party as we do whenever the New England Patriots enter the fray. Of course, the… Read more “HAS THERE EVER BEEN ANOTHER G.O.A.T. LIKE TOM BRADY?”
OLYMPIC MARATHON QUALIFYING STANDARD STILL UNKNOWN
With the calendar’s turn to 2019, we have entered the year-plus long buildup to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Along that road are the U.S. Olympic Team Trials,… Read more “OLYMPIC MARATHON QUALIFYING STANDARD STILL UNKNOWN”
A NEW YEAR BUT THE SAME OLD US
These days accusations fly across the political spectrum faster than shuttlecocks in an ambidextrous badminton tournament. But what’s a lie, and who’s to say? There’s your question… Read more “A NEW YEAR BUT THE SAME OLD US”
WHAT COULD BE
In this season of hope, with a new divided government about to take over in Washington, Americans agree on one thing – and not much else, that… Read more “WHAT COULD BE”
DEFINING MARATHON PRs
It’s been another memorable year in the world of marathon running even as 2019 begins to rise with news that Chicago Marathon champion Mo Farah will once… Read more “DEFINING MARATHON PRs”
TO TRUST AGAIN
In this bitterly pitted world where truth and honor have fallen like so many past pillars of a once civil society, who can afford to take anything… Read more “TO TRUST AGAIN”
WHO IS THE G.O.A.T?
In light of his other-worldly 2:01:39 marathon world record in Berlin last Sunday, there are some who are hailing Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge as the G.O.A.T, the greatest… Read more “WHO IS THE G.O.A.T?”
BERLIN 2018 PREVIEW – DANGEROUS DISTANCE
Even in modern times, there are those of us who remember when people used to think running the marathon wasn’t just a challenge, but a risk. Bobbi… Read more “BERLIN 2018 PREVIEW – DANGEROUS DISTANCE”
SEPARATE AND EQUAL
With today’s announcement of the very strong pro women’s field gathering for the 2018 TCS NYC Marathon, another old idea resurfaced in the attempt to help focus… Read more “SEPARATE AND EQUAL”