Bad races (or less than satisfying races) are far more common than the ones you are happy with. Not sure why. May have something to do runners desire to always pursue something that is likely just out of our grasps. more »
They say you go through a bad patch in every marathon you race. The causes are numerous. A cramp, water down the wrong pipe, bathroom break, or just getting tired. They can also last miles or minutes. They can come more »
The most nerve-wracking thing about training for a big race, no matter the distance, is the unknown. Was it enough training? Was it too much? How much will it hurt (because it is going to hurt)? Was the sacrifice worth more »
Most runners do this in the literal sense. They wear and carry as little as the race or run will allow. This is one of the pure, stylistic elements of the sport that is so greatly appealing. With the exception more »
Random images I need to get off my desktop.
I have had the privilege the last ten years of my life to be able to work with the cross country team at the high school I teach at. Getting to interact with these young people in an environment that more »