In our time-conscious athletics world we sometimes forget that a championship — hell, any race – is first and foremost a competition amongst athletes, not simply a… Read more “RACING RULES AT USATF INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS”
Category: Opinion
DEFLATE-GATE & RUNNING
Deflate-Gate is another example of how out-of-step running is in today’s sporting world. In a classic example of “all publicity is good publicity”, the NFL is going… Read more “DEFLATE-GATE & RUNNING”
ATHLETICS: A HOUSE ON FIRE
Honolulu, Hi. — It is easy to get lolled into a complacent repose here on the magical isle of Oahu. The rolling surf and easy trade winds… Read more “ATHLETICS: A HOUSE ON FIRE”
IN SEARCH OF THE DIFFICULT PLEASURE
I am a purist at heart, one who believes in the redemptive power of effort in whatever form it may take. Through a combination of luck, pluck… Read more “IN SEARCH OF THE DIFFICULT PLEASURE”
MAKE IT PERSONAL
The Fall 2014 marathon season is upon us, and with the 41st BMW Berlin Marathon about to step out this weekend, we can see how the efforts… Read more “MAKE IT PERSONAL”
MONEY VALIDATES
Our friends at Letsrun.com wrote a preview of this weekend’s 2nd IAAF Continental Cup from Marrakech, Morocco comparing it favorably to the recently completed IAAF Diamond… Read more “MONEY VALIDATES”
NEGATIVE SPACE, POSITIVE RESULT
There was an embarrassment of athletic riches on display at today’s Weltklasse meet in Zürich’s Letzigrund Stadium, the first of two IAAF Diamond League finals for the… Read more “NEGATIVE SPACE, POSITIVE RESULT”
FERGUSON, MO. – THE GAP BETWEEN LIVING AND STAYING
As civil unrest continues to tear apart my hometown of St. Louis, Missouri in the aftermath of last Saturday’s shooting of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown by… Read more “FERGUSON, MO. – THE GAP BETWEEN LIVING AND STAYING”
PRESENTATION MODEL
After last week’s 2014 USATF Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Sacramento, California the sport is again engaged in a dialogue regarding presentation venues. Eugene versus Sacramento… Read more “PRESENTATION MODEL”
PORK STEAKS AND PRO MEETS
Being a native Midwesterner I grew up on backyard summer barbecues where a particular grilling favorite in St. Louis was the delectable pork steak. But what made… Read more “PORK STEAKS AND PRO MEETS”
