Author Archives: Don McLean

Why alcohol after sport and exercise is a bad idea Just in from 1656: How to Have a Healthy Summer National Geographic: How Technology and Smarts Help Athletes Push the Limits Iceland!

The Week That Was You’re Faster with Friends, Even Uphill More on the 98 year old guy who raced at Mount Washington, George Etzweiler. …More. OMG: What Happens When You Leave Cell Service Behind? Nice account by Eric Schranz on … Continue reading →

Best Advice From Dads Why You Should Slack Off To Get Some Work Done. …Read Lotsa good stuff from Ken Goe. NYT: The Dangers of Belly Fat. If your waist measures 35 or more inches for women or 40 or … Continue reading →

Can’t Do the 7-Minute Workout? Neither Can I. …It all counts. the morning shakeout “I’m Far From Perfecting The Race,” Says Michael Norman 98-Year-Old Conquers Mount Washington Road Race Alex Hutchinson: Putting Napping to the Test 24 hour ultra at … Continue reading →

A walk with Gary Cantrell, creator and director of The Barkley Marathons, The Race That Eats Its Young Ultrawomen. Badasses from yore. Yikes: A ‘Just Say No’ Dad’s Struggle in the Land of ‘Just Say Yes’ Jonathon Marcus: Declare Victory … Continue reading →

Steve Magness: The Placebo Response What’s the deal with Hayward Field? …Len Johnson is a track writer in Australia. …Iconic, for sure, and yet accessible. Ten years ago, my love and I went there for the first time. It was … Continue reading →

Alex Hutchinson: The Art of Pacing Is More Complicated Than You Think The original ‘Men of Oregon’ take a lap along memory lane Abby Wambach, soccer champion, equal pay/LGBTQ activist, and badass extraordinaire: Failure is fuel. Study: People Are Getting … Continue reading →

Dipsea: A Trail Race Where ‘You’re Either the Hunter or the Hunted’ Pretty good movie about Dipsea. Trailer: On The Edge Exercise vs. Standing? You Probably Need to Do Both The Week That Was. …Mariah Castillo is mentioned. Squats for … Continue reading →

Study: One in three Americans take meds with depressive side effects Exercise is the best antioxidant Detox? The Cult of Anthony Bourdain The Last Days of Stealhead Joe Exercise is Medicine. I run on a treadmill at the gym. My … Continue reading →

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