Monthly Archives: April 2018

Remembering William Nack Can the Placebo Effect Enhance Athletic Performance? Register Guard story on Justin Gallegos What Muir Really Meant by ‘the Mountains Are Calling’ NYT reviews Varina Bruce Tulloh, barefoot champion of the 1960s, dies SCV Hurdles: Foothill League … Continue reading →

Farewell, Old Hayward Field. …The Eugenians we talk to, who actually run and race, are ready to move on, anxious to see the new structure up and open for business. Most podcasts are unfocused, rambling, and to be avoided. But … Continue reading →

Semi-Rad: The Gas Tank Is ¼ Full, Or ¾ Empty Kipchoge’s track workout video. Brad Stulberg: Do It Better Ben Franklin’s List of 200 Synonyms for “Drunk”: Breakinng from 2002. St Patrick’s Day 5K results …More here. And before that. … Continue reading →

Patrick Sang, says Eliud Kipchoge, is “the best coach in the whole world.” Is Eliud Kipchoge the greatest marathoner of all time? Video: Changing gears workout. Michael Joyner on lactic acid, fatigue and recovery. Pushing Through the Pain Cave Empathy … Continue reading →

Abigail Frankian and others get their NAIA qualifiers. Story Think Biking or Walking Would Take Too Long? Think Again. How Strenuous Exercise Affects Our Immune System You can’t outrun a bad diet Update on the 67 mile Backbone Trail in … Continue reading →

Alex Hutchinson: The Psychological Side of Heat Exhaustion A hard rain’s a-gonna fall. From cowering to powering through backcountry storms. Don’s dicta. 1. In good gear, most rain is mild, tolerable, even pleasant. 2. Run in the forest. Video: Flooding … Continue reading →

5 Reasons It’s Totally Okay That You Can’t Live Without Coffee …More. Des Linden’s daily routine. …wakes up around 6 and starts off the day by reaching for the coffee Brain: An apparatus with which we think we think. ~Ambrose … Continue reading →

Justin Gallegos, 20, born and raised in Santa Clarita, CA with Cerebral Palsy. Now living the dream, a student at the University of Oregon and a member of the club running team. Hopes to run a sub two at the … Continue reading →

NYT: Why Men Quit and Women Don’t How Sportsmanship Helped Desiree Linden Win Boston. Race with a friend, a team mate. Like in cross country. Admire Old Man Abdi Abdirahman. First Master at Boston. How to watch the London Marathon. … Continue reading →

Alex Hutchinson: How to Catch a Blood-Doping Marathoner April 22 is Earth Day. Here’s the dirt on the co-founder who killed then composted his girlfriend. Semi-Rad: Friday Inspiration OK, we love Desi Linden. Probably even more impressive is Southwest pilot … Continue reading →