We live in transgressive times where the Coronavirus has, with a shocking immediacy, imposed boundaries previously seen only in futuristic dystopian movies. Yet, here we are being… Read more “RUNNING IN UNCERTAIN TIMES”
MOVING BOSTON TO THE FALL – WHY NOT ON SUNDAY?
Out of every challenge comes opportunity. Word is that Boston officials are coming up with plans to move the 124th Boston Marathon to the fall this year… Read more “MOVING BOSTON TO THE FALL – WHY NOT ON SUNDAY?”
2020 LOS ANGELES MARATHON PREVIEW
Los Angeles, CA – Over its 34 years, the Los Angeles Marathon has seen 10 runners win two times, five men and five women. But no one… Read more “2020 LOS ANGELES MARATHON PREVIEW”
LEADING FROM BEHIND – THE 2019 LOS ANGELES MARATHON MEN’S RACE
As the 2020 City of Los Angeles Marathon looms this weekend celebrating its 35th anniversary, I thought I’d set the stage with a look back at the… Read more “LEADING FROM BEHIND – THE 2019 LOS ANGELES MARATHON MEN’S RACE”
WHY HILLS AT THE ATLANTA TRIALS?
What is racing but an endless series of questions? Should I be here, should I be there, should I be going up there, or should I stay… Read more “WHY HILLS AT THE ATLANTA TRIALS?”
RESOLUTE RUPP
There are runners who do well on flat courses, others who perform their best on difficult layouts. There are those whose wheelhouse is in paced races, and… Read more “RESOLUTE RUPP”
ATLANTA TRIALS PREVIEW
Atlanta, GA. – The pace quickens as the races near. Here In Atlanta, the strides along the sidewalks around Centennial Park are long and flowing, the conversations… Read more “ATLANTA TRIALS PREVIEW”
CONTROVERSIAL CONUNDRUMS
Though only used for four years in competition, the Nike Vaporfly family of shoes is already firmly rooted in distance running history. Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid… Read more “CONTROVERSIAL CONUNDRUMS”
A NEW TRIBUTE TO TOMMY LEONARD
It was one year ago that famed Falmouth Road Race founder and legendary Eliot Lounge bartender Tommy Leonard passed away. Now, after a year during which many… Read more “A NEW TRIBUTE TO TOMMY LEONARD”
TO BAN OR NOT TO BAN, THAT IS THE QUESTION
Many of the questions roiling the sport of Athletics these days lie in the realms of redeveloping fan interest, meet restructuring, and performance enhancement, be it via… Read more “TO BAN OR NOT TO BAN, THAT IS THE QUESTION”
