Author Archives: Don McLean

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 →

Malcolm Gladwell says LeBron James (6-8, 250) can run a 4:40 mile. Video. Semi-Rad: The Rim-to Rim to Rim: A Trail Diary How to stop jaywalking Seriously now. What would Freud say about the new Hayward Field design? Fun read. … Continue reading →

Eric Schranz, 43, with a degree in PR/journalism, having worked in politics and governance, is the founder and ramrod of ultrarunnerpodcast.com, your go-to source for news and and interesting people in the sport. My full name is… Eric Ryan Schranz. … Continue reading →

East Africans struggle with ombrophobia. You? Can You Outrun a Bad Diet? Video: I Don’t Look Good Naked Anymore Why are healthcare providers scared of exercise? Video: Athletes Reflect on National Forests Breaking news from the Harvard Business Review: How … Continue reading →