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”
Category: Commentary
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”
TIGER ROARS AGAIN
Oh, the airtime and pixels that were dedicated to Tiger Woods’ second-place finish at the 100th PGA Championships in St. Louis last weekend. For those stuck in… Read more “TIGER ROARS AGAIN”
NEVER MIND THE MATCH RACE
Well, so much for sticking my head inside the lion’s mouth outside the Chicago Art Museum. I’m getting hammered pretty badly across different fora and websites for… Read more “NEVER MIND THE MATCH RACE”
CHICAGO 2018: TOO MANY CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT
Though it was a Frenchman, Michel Bréal, who first suggested that a distance race be held in the 1896 Olympic Games and be called the Marathon, it… Read more “CHICAGO 2018: TOO MANY CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT”
“IT’S GOTTA BE DA SHOES”
In his classic Nike ads from a generation ago, Spike Lee (as Mars Blackmon) asked Michael Jordan what made him the best basketball player in the universe. Was… Read more ““IT’S GOTTA BE DA SHOES””
MIND OVER MATTER
Foot racing is both a simple and complex proposition. Simple in the sense of one foot in front of another from a set starting point to a… Read more “MIND OVER MATTER”
HEY, USAIN
In this year, with no Olympics or World Championships on the calendar, athletics is reshuffling its deck seeking the new face-of-the-sport to replace Usain Bolt who retired last… Read more “HEY, USAIN”