Today, what was once considered the modern blood-sport version of Roman gladiatorial combat, a sport so savage that Arizona senator John McCain referred to it as… Read more “UFC SIGNS WITH FOX”
FAREWELL TO A MAN OF ARMS
Traffic along the I-5 moved slowly to and from downtown San Diego as the late summer sun held high in the cornflower blue sky. A curl… Read more “FAREWELL TO A MAN OF ARMS”
BRIAN OLINGER STEPS OUT IN FALMOUTH
No surprises on the men’s podium at today’s 39th New Balance Falmouth Road Race, as the three Kenyan favorites prevailed for the second week in a… Read more “BRIAN OLINGER STEPS OUT IN FALMOUTH”
SAN DIEGO RUNNING COMMUNITY TO MOURN LOSS OF FRIEND
I mention 9/11, because last Sunday the nation as a whole, and the San Diego area more specifically, suffered a loss which extends directly from 9/11. Jon… Read more “SAN DIEGO RUNNING COMMUNITY TO MOURN LOSS OF FRIEND”
WHY CAN’T WE COME TOGETHER?
You have to agree, ours is the oddest of sports. Last weekend we witnessed the 37th QC Times Bix 7 Road Race in Davenport, Iowa. Yesterday, the… Read more “WHY CAN’T WE COME TOGETHER?”
TD Bank Beach to Beacon 10K Press Conference
One of the true gems on the American road racing tour, the TD Bank Beach to Beacon 10K, held its pre-race press conference this morning at… Read more “TD Bank Beach to Beacon 10K Press Conference”
BILL RODGERS – ROUND JAMAICA POND
Our breath emerged in lung-heated plumes, our footfalls as soft crunches muted by freshly fallen snow. January 6, 1982, out on a 10 mile run with Bill Rodgers, long-time… Read more “BILL RODGERS – ROUND JAMAICA POND”
ROASTING ALONG THE RIVER
Davenport, Iowa – It may not have been the record heat of a week ago when Midwest thermometers were topping out in the triple digits, but… Read more “ROASTING ALONG THE RIVER”
37th BIX 7 WEEKEND UNDERWAY UP BRADY STREET
The 11th Brady Street Challenge kicked off the 37th Quad City Times Bix 7 weekend here in Davenport, Iowa last night. Seven races in all made their way… Read more “37th BIX 7 WEEKEND UNDERWAY UP BRADY STREET”
MIDWEST CLASSIC
In Davenport, Iowa for Saturday’s 37th Quad City Times Bix 7 road race. The above was the lone luncheon choice at my hotel “Deli” this afternoon. Not technically true. … Read more “MIDWEST CLASSIC”
