As I sit in my Dodge Charger rental outside the Bombay Bar in Ventura, California, marathon runners from the 5th Cliff Bar Mountains 2 Beach Marathon come limping by… Read more “SURFSIDE MARATHON IN VENTURA”
LETTERMAN & DEMERIT CARDS
MOCKING FOR MILLIONS David Letterman retired last night after a run of 33 years behind talk show desks at NBC and CBS. In hosting the last of… Read more “LETTERMAN & DEMERIT CARDS”
MELODY FAIRCHILD – YOUTH STAR TURNS MASTER MOTIVATOR
Cleveland, Oh. — Young Alexa Efraimson put her abundant talent on display last night in Portland, Oregon, clocking 2:01:13 for 800 meters at the Portland Twilight meet,… Read more “MELODY FAIRCHILD – YOUTH STAR TURNS MASTER MOTIVATOR”
WITTENBERG TO LEAVE NYRR
The New York Road Runners announced today (12 May 2015) that its long serving President and CEO Mary Wittenberg will step down next week to take on… Read more “WITTENBERG TO LEAVE NYRR”
JOHNNY U & BREAKING IN WIFFLE BALLS
Driving up to L. A. for Mother’s Day. Toya behind the wheel. When we played wiffle ball as kids, a new ball cost $.25. But when it… Read more “JOHNNY U & BREAKING IN WIFFLE BALLS”
BARAHAL INDUCTED INTO HAWAII SPORTS HALL OF FAME
The Honolulu Marathon is unique for many reasons, not the least of which is its tropical location. Not that that’s any bargain come race day. With its… Read more “BARAHAL INDUCTED INTO HAWAII SPORTS HALL OF FAME”
LONDON 2015 – A WINNING PROMOTION
Hype can cut both ways. Too much and the promotion can fall flat. Too little and the tree can tumble unheard in the forest. In 2015 the… Read more “LONDON 2015 – A WINNING PROMOTION”
GETTING HOOKED ON PACERS
Now that the NBA playoffs have begun the regular season TV viewing rule, “you only need to pay attention to the final five minutes”, has been eliminated… Read more “GETTING HOOKED ON PACERS”
BOSTON MARATHON PRESS DAY
Boston, MA. — Press day at the Boston Marathon as principal sponsor John Hancock Financial Services introduces 2015 elite/pro fields. Count me among those who is not… Read more “BOSTON MARATHON PRESS DAY”
2015 HAPALUA: RACE REPORT
Honolulu, HI. — In the pitiless game of hunter and prey there are no guarantees, only daily survivals. Today, under its unique Chase format, in which 24… Read more “2015 HAPALUA: RACE REPORT”
