Author Archives: Don McLean

Boston Marathon results. Only finisher I know is Jeff Wills, owner of Vincenzo-Saugus, who finished in 4:15. Who the Heck Were Those Women in 2nd Through 6th at the Boston Marathon? Reminds me of another like race. Cold, drenching rains, … Continue reading →

Des destroys field in Boston. …Details. 50 years after winning the Boston Marathon, Amby gives it another go …Current regimen: cycles of four minutes of running followed by one minute of walking and another four minutes of running; repeat until … Continue reading →

Alex Henderson: How Your Workout Partner Boosts Your Performance “Just One More” …Perfect! If there’s not a coach around (or a tough partner), when do we really push it? …Last year, expecting the usual 400s, the coach said, “no, it’s … Continue reading →

Breaking news. Don’s wrong. In fact, Mariah Castillo bettered the Saugus 3200 marks of Shannon Murakami, and Kaylon Mahoney (10:25.40), and Samantha Ortega (10:20.25). Paavo, formerly an outstanding Orange County star, almost as old as Don, sent in a correction. … Continue reading →

Alex Hutchinson: Why It Matters How You Think About Pain Magness Speaks — The Myth of Losing Speed Nike commercial: Shoe Therapy – It’s Gotta Be The Shoes Semi-Rad: Climbing Out Of A Huge Metaphor

Excerpt from Deena Kastor’s Let Your Mind Run Dockweiler Extension Approved Why I Still Have Stress Dreams About Running Track Blaze The Continental Divide Trail. Probably in my dreams only. Global meat demand if everyone ate like the average citizen … Continue reading →

CORRECTED VERSION: Zach Schroeder, head track and cross country coach at Master’s, writes: TODAY at 6pm at City Hall there will be a discussion about expanding Dockweiler to Railroad. This expansion would greatly enhance the safety of Placerita Canyon, and … Continue reading →

Eleanor Fulton, “a card-carrying Nervous Person,” on Pre-Race Anxiety and Why it Doesn’t Matter William Blake in Doc Martens. Totally kick-ass. Will Mt. SAC, Eugene, or Sacramento host the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials? Scientific American on dog farting. Possibly all … Continue reading →

Andrew Wheating, The Coach To avoid back pain, lift heavy things. Brad Stulberg: The Case For Not Changing a Thing How to Enhance Performance on Competition Day Ryan Holiday’s 42 Books That Will Make You A Better Person (Each Described … Continue reading →

She Used Bananas for Axle Grease and Elephant Fat for Motor Oil Coach suspended for holding a voluntary track and field practice on a snow day Tracktown Tuesday recap. OK, but fails to reflect on the spirit and warmth and … Continue reading →