Though it’s an arbitrary beginning, the calendar turn does give structure to what’s ahead. As 2013 morphed to 2014 a number of significant moves have been witnessed… Read more “2014 BEGINS FAST AND FURIOUS”
ONCE A COMPETITOR…OLYMPIC MARATHON CHAMP ANXIOUS TO ANSWER CRITICS
Reigning World and Olympic Marathon champion Stephen Kiprotich of Uganda begins 2014 with his knickers in a knot — which is not a bad thing by this… Read more “ONCE A COMPETITOR…OLYMPIC MARATHON CHAMP ANXIOUS TO ANSWER CRITICS”
BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE
As the Hercules storm mounts the eastern seaboard, I am reminded that there once was a time when I loved running in the cold. No, not… Read more “BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE”
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells, across the snow: The year is going, let him go; Ring out the false, ring in… Read more “HAPPY NEW YEAR!”
2013 – YEAR IN REVIEW
The biggest, as well as saddest, story in running this past year was the bombing at the Boston Marathon in April. Of such magnitude were the… Read more “2013 – YEAR IN REVIEW”
American Hustle, Full Speed Fun
Went to see American Hustle yesterday at The Grove mall in Hollywood. Though the David O. Russell film began a little slow for me (the art of… Read more “American Hustle, Full Speed Fun”
GOLF SHOT
December 1997. After a decent but rough-finding 3-wood drive on the Mid Pac Country Club’s 378-yard par 4 ninth — a deceptively long and testy hole that,… Read more “GOLF SHOT”
FORMER WORLD RECORD HOLDER KHANNOUCHI TESTING IN SAN DIEGO
“You never know who will show up here.” The San Diego Track Club was just finishing its final workout of the year under Coach Paul Greer —… Read more “FORMER WORLD RECORD HOLDER KHANNOUCHI TESTING IN SAN DIEGO”
FOOT LOCKER 2013 – WORLD CLASS REUNION
San Diego, Ca. — It is all grist for the running mill, this Nike Cross Nationals versus Foot Locker Cross Country Championships debate: Which high school championship… Read more “FOOT LOCKER 2013 – WORLD CLASS REUNION”
