OK, we closed the books on the 2016 campaign, which was a bit of a momentous year both in the sport and around the wider world. Now… Read more “2016 INTO 2017”
Category: Opinion
BOSTON ASSEMBLES STRONG AMERICAN FORCE FOR 2017
President-elect Donald Trump won this year’s divisive U.S. presidential campaign in part by touting an “America First” agenda. Seems he isn’t the only one thinking about the… Read more “BOSTON ASSEMBLES STRONG AMERICAN FORCE FOR 2017”
SUB2 PACK FORMS UP
Like the murmur of far off hooves that rises from a distance on a tailing breeze the Sub Two Hour marathon quest became a lot more audible… Read more “SUB2 PACK FORMS UP”
SUB 2-HOUR MARATHON?
OK, how can I not weigh-in on the sub-2 hour marathon experiment by Nike? First, as to the potential. Alright, yes, based on every metric available, it is… Read more “SUB 2-HOUR MARATHON?”
MAKING IT PERSONAL ONCE AGAIN
My friend Elizabeth from Atlanta Track Club and I were talking about our pets as she drove me to Hartsfield International airport this morning for my flight… Read more “MAKING IT PERSONAL ONCE AGAIN”
VIN LANANNA ELECTED USATF PREZ. DOES IT REALLY MATTER?
Today, in Orlando, Florida Coach Vin Lananna was elected president of USATF, the governing body of athletics in the USA, when the other candidate for the office, three-time Olympic… Read more “VIN LANANNA ELECTED USATF PREZ. DOES IT REALLY MATTER?”
NCAA XC – TORTURE IN THE WAITING
Yesterday’s NCAA D1 Cross Country Championships in Terre Haute, Indiana again produced compelling competitions and high drama. But that drama was immeasurably stretched out by the interminable… Read more “NCAA XC – TORTURE IN THE WAITING”
THE ROADS AS RECONCILIATION
The divisions in this country remain profound as we exit this most contentious election season with a new president-elect. Yet despite those divisions America remains what it… Read more “THE ROADS AS RECONCILIATION”
NOVEMBER SURPRISE
They call it an October surprise, and we had a few of those in the run-up to this historic 2016 election. Maybe not one as stunning as… Read more “NOVEMBER SURPRISE”
A TIME FOR HEROES
The marathon is an event designed for heroes, as the long grind strips away all our defenses, leaving only the nub of a person by its end.… Read more “A TIME FOR HEROES”
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