How a Japanese elementary school prepared my child for college in the U.S. …Tough love.

Why Are Leaner Athletes Faster?

Frohnmayer: ‘University of Nike’ exploits my family’s tragedy to support a false narrative

Best Social Media Moments During the NYC Marathon

Running a marathon proves age is nothing but a number …And red pee is nothing but two words, six letters in all. NBD.

Dear Younger Me: Anna Rohrer …Good advice. Rohrer is only 21.

Video: UO track & field coach Robert Johnson on the construction at Hayward Field

Finally, and I know you were waiting for this: Obituary of James J. ‘Whitey’ Bulger

Today at the Autumn Trails 10 Miler. On Spencer Butte. Elevation gain 1960 feet. Results. First time for Justin Gallegos on the course. 11 minute improvement for Don over last year.

Why is it called a Big Leaf Maple? Answer. …20 1/16 inches. New record for the property.

Like: How to Run a Marathon Faster as You Get Older. …Whatever we’re doing, we probably need to do it faster.

Q&A with Jacqueline Hansen

Alysia Montano speaks out on the ever-present doping scandal in track & field. Here.

Don’t miss: An Aging Marathoner Tries to Run Fast After 40 …It’s not just about the marathon. …Time for red pee?

Do You Even Lift, Grandma? Why Older Adults Should Be Making Gains. It’s More Than Just Bro Science

Is the 4% cheating?

Don’t Use Headphones

Congrats to the West Ranch boys and the Saugus girls. Foothill Finals Results. Hat tip to Paul Broneer. …Signal story.

Is Your Favorite National Park On This List of Volcano Hot Spots? …We really like Crater Lake, but… How can you decide on a favorite, there being so many that are so precious? And even more that we’ve yet to experience?

Tuning Out The Noise

What Do We Know About Healthy Aging?

The Wrestler, the Philosopher, and the Amazing Pull-Up Chase

More about the philosopher. A runner! … Philosophize this: “My favorite workout is 400m repeats on the track with a 200m recovery jog. When I’m at my best, I run about 10-12 of them at under 75 seconds/lap.”

Maryland fires coach DJ Durkin day after reinstatement. …Finally. So many coaches get so much money, and… Have you ever known, or even heard of an experienced distance coach who abused his/her charges, just jerks? Probably not as runners would never tolerate it. We love our sport, but not to death.

Science sez: Growing Up Surrounded by Books Has a Lasting Positive Effect on the Brain

Busybodies seeking to avoid Olympic marathon deaths

Check out the November Oregon Track Club Newsletter, especially our Q&A with Janet and Tom Heinonen

Where Training for the NYC Marathon Is a Reality Show

Remembering Miki Gorman, first American woman to win the NYC Marathon

3% of children hit daily activity target

Yes, everyone on Instagram is having more fun than you.

Des Linden – Races Are Supposed To Hurt