In the mid‑1950s in St. Ann, Missouri, my world was St. Girard Lane. You didn’t need a park permit or a race bib to belong; you just… Read more “From Mickey Mouse to Mega-Marathons: How We Lost the Street Then Found Each Other Again”
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The Economic Power of the Marathon Is Still Undervalued
Today, America’s secular sporting holiday pits the New England Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, California. From food… Read more “The Economic Power of the Marathon Is Still Undervalued”
The Running–Beer Paradox: A Tradition Under Pressure?
As 2025 hands off to 2026, the scene repeats itself at finish lines across the country: runners coming through the chutes, medals around their necks, while beer… Read more “The Running–Beer Paradox: A Tradition Under Pressure?”