Since 9/11 targeted all Americans regardless the color of their skin there were some who thought the racial rift that has marked this nation since its birth… Read more “THE BANALITY OF PREJUDICE”
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1874 Beacon Street

Where I first came to know and watch the Boston Marathon in 1976. Called it home for 23 years. Much life was contained therein.
2013 CARLSBAD FOLLOW UP
Since its inception in 1986 the now famous Carlsbad 5000 has built its reputation on world and U.S. road 5K records. To date there have been 16… Read more “2013 CARLSBAD FOLLOW UP”
VERZBICAS CONTINUES COMEBACK IN CARLSBAD
Carlsbad, CA — While always a fun race to watch before the professionals take off, the men’s 20-29 age-group competition at this year’s Carlsbad 5000 was even… Read more “VERZBICAS CONTINUES COMEBACK IN CARLSBAD”
ANOTHER RECORD DAY AHEAD IN CARLSBAD?
Carlsbad, California may be a laid back beach community most of the year, but each April the idyllic seaside village turns into a laboratory of speed with… Read more “ANOTHER RECORD DAY AHEAD IN CARLSBAD?”
NEW WMM POLICY TO AWARD PRIZE PURSES BY COIN-OF-THE-REALM
The domination of long distance running by athletes from East Africa has reached such heights that in an effort to balance out future race fields organizers of… Read more “NEW WMM POLICY TO AWARD PRIZE PURSES BY COIN-OF-THE-REALM”
FIVE BOOMER CHAMPIONS RETURN TO BOSTON
Man isn’t just a pattern-seeking animal, he is a goal-setting beast. From breaking the four-minute mile to putting a man on the moon and returning him safely… Read more “FIVE BOOMER CHAMPIONS RETURN TO BOSTON”
JIM RYUN RETURNS TO SITE OF RECORD RUN
Balboa Stadium 1960s San Diego’s Balboa Stadium formed a classic horseshoe design in 1965 when it was home to the AFL San Diego Chargers. Today the place… Read more “JIM RYUN RETURNS TO SITE OF RECORD RUN”
DEMENTIA TEST
So a friend calls me this morning. “What do you put in a toaster?” he asks. “Bread?” I reply. “Say ‘silk’ three times in your head.” (“Silk.… Read more “DEMENTIA TEST”