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How to put the ‘man’ back in ‘marathon’
Let’s face it: compared to testosterone-fueled contact sports like football, ice hockey and Jujitsu, long-distance running just isn’t that manly.As a man, it’s one thing to idolize famous athletes who...
View ArticleMail bag!
You know how some well-established magazines and websites sometimes publish letters from their readers? Well, I don’t get very many of those, so I’m going to milk this one for all it’s worth and make...
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Treadmill time machine
I recently moved to a new apartment complex. For the most part, it’s pretty modern. We have high-speed Internet, covered parking, and even a free cappuccino machine in the main office.But the first...
View ArticleRunning news roundup
A lot has been happening in the world of endurance sports, and since this is my blog, I would like to offer my take on some of the top headlines of late. If I were writing for a respected news outlet,...
View ArticleSuper Runday
This past Sunday, I—like many Americans—tuned my TV to one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year. I am of course referring to the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix.In a sly move aimed at...
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Paper boy
Recent trends in running fashion have left me worried that we are all slowly losing our identity as runners. (On a completely unrelated note, the recent upsurge of vehicles with Alberta license plates...
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A perfect 5 (kilometers, that is)
If you’re having a bad day, you should probably stop reading now, because what I am about to say is going to make you insanely jealous of my life.This past Saturday, I experienced a perfect race.I used...
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The perfect predicament
My college coach always taught her athletes to focus on the positive qualities of each racing experience. In her eyes, a bad race was, if nothing else, a valuable learning opportunity. Over the years,...
View ArticlePain in the Asics
Asics, I have a bone to pick with you. Fifty-two bones, actually.There was a time, in the not-so-distant past, when I would not have felt the need to explain the above biological reference. But since...
View ArticleSeniority rules
If there is one thing I learned from growing up in a neighborhood teeming with senior citizens, it’s that there’s really not much that separates me from the 65-plus crowd—you know, aside from roughly...
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Running “Mom”eries
Back in my competitive running days, I did a lot of post-race interviews of both the formal (i.e., newspaper reporter) and informal (i.e., curious spectator) variety. The question I received most...
View ArticleOne for the birds
I love baby animals. And if you don’t, well then, you’re a heartless asshole.That being said, I realize that not everyone cares about baby animals as intensely as I do. Some people prefer to focus...
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Daddy-daughter running diaries
Not long after I published my mushy Mother’s Day post, a good friend—and loyal blog reader—of mine pointed out that I sure as heck better write something equally sappy to commemorate Father’s Day. Of...
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S#@! old people say
Seniors say the darndest things. (No, it’s not a Bill Cosby-hosted television show featuring old peoples’ hilariously cute responses to random interview questions—although it totally should be. I think...
View ArticleThe Sweactrum
As the old saying goes, you never know what you can do until you have to—like satisfy your urgent craving for Lucky Charms by using back-of-the-fridge milk that smells vaguely of old flip-flops. Or...
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How to get owned in a 5K
Are you tired of always crossing the finish line first? Does the thought of winning another gold medal/blue ribbon/gift card/souvenir mug/pair of men’s running socks make you want to light your racing...
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How to increase your training motivation in one easy step
Let’s face it: finding the motivation to hit the road can be a tall order for even the most dedicated runners—especially when they are forced to choose between a grueling training session and a...
View ArticleHit and run
Just for fun, I’m going to veer from the usual and start this post off with something a little bit different: a poll. Ready? OK, here goes:Have you ever witnessed a motor vehicle accident?Note: When I...
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Train wreck
Well, after nearly two years of successfully averting the need to purchase a gym membership through my hodge-podge patronage of hotel gyms, apartment gyms, and kitchen table gyms, I finally caved. In a...
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Medal head
Over the past few weeks, I have made a concerted effort to spread my wings and step outside of my comfort zone—my “comfort zone” being Netflix and microwave cooking for one(although let’s be honest:...
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