I was at the doctor’s office this week to get some minor stitches in my arm. As he approached with his hypodermic, the doctor and I got to talking. … Read more “NEEDLES & NEEDLES”
FESTIVAL OF MILES PRODUCES FAST TIMES
The 1300-person crowd rose along the front stretch as hip 5, Jordan McNamara of the Oregon Track Club, made his move. The St.Louis Track Club Men’s Mile… Read more “FESTIVAL OF MILES PRODUCES FAST TIMES”
MEET ME IN ST. LOUIE
St. Louis, Mo.- I’m back in my old hometown to serve as guest announcer for tonight’s fourth annual Big River Festival of Miles presented by Under Armour. … Read more “MEET ME IN ST. LOUIE”
FROM A GRATEFUL NATION
On this Memorial Day 2011, two wars draw our young servicemen and women into harm’s way, even as we remember those who have fallen in all our… Read more “FROM A GRATEFUL NATION”
A RUNNING USA RACING INITIATIVE?
A year and a half after conducting a Town Hall meeting at their 2010 industry conference focused on the obesity epidemic, Running USA has yet to… Read more “A RUNNING USA RACING INITIATIVE?”
BRILLIANT CONCEPT – KIDS RACING
There is an event going on today at Lindbergh Schweitzer Elementary School here in San Diego which is taking a throwback approach to kids running. The 2nd Annual… Read more “BRILLIANT CONCEPT – KIDS RACING”
TOO LATE
“And it’s too late, baby, now it’s too late Though we really did try to make it,” – Carol King, 1971 Really, does it make any difference anymore? … Read more “TOO LATE”
OPEN LETTER TO GOD
I don’t know whether to be happy or sad that the End Times failed to materialize yesterday. For all those expectant souls counting on Harold Camping’s… Read more “OPEN LETTER TO GOD”
VIDEO: Track & Field Museum – Norway
Join guide JACK WAITZ for a tour of Bjorn Bergh’s unique track & field museum in Lillestrom, Norway featuring many memories and displays from the career… Read more “VIDEO: Track & Field Museum – Norway”
BLAME ENOUGH TO GO AROUND
On Friday October 9, 2009 I awoke in Chicago to the news that President Barrack Obama had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Though he had… Read more “BLAME ENOUGH TO GO AROUND”
