Author Archives: Don McLean

When should you have your first cup of coffee? Interactive- 24 hour guide to your life. …Not science, but two life tips from Don. Don’t introduce any difficult issues with your mate or boss early in the morning, before coffee, … Continue reading →

Honor the vets. Pro tip from Pope Francis One of the Quietest Places on Earth …With a big problem. See here. “So they took the leg” Now reading John McPhee’s Draft No. 4 Video: Commercial to Sell a 21-Year-Old Used … Continue reading →

4 Laws of Muscle Athlete’s Guide to Healthy Grains. Sorry, no Fruit Loops. The Best Route to Big Fitness? Small Steps Doing push ups and sit ups may help you live longer. NCBI study: “Low muscle strength was independently associated … Continue reading →

Why You Need to Bike California Highway 1 Right Now. …I’m thinking about it. I’m thinking about it. Or better. Do this. Running Through the Heart of Navaho LetsRun: Meb Memories Deep Spring College. Where Women Are Invited to Govern … Continue reading →

Brad Stulberg: How to Build Up Your Willpower Do Nike’s New Marathon Shoes Actually Make You Run Faster? Probably not as much if you lose ten pounds, run 130 miles a week at Mammoth (Flanagan), cut down/out the junk and … Continue reading →

Shalane Flanagan And The Triumph of American Women In Meb’s Final Marathon, Exhaustion and Emotion the morning shakeout This Man Is Hiking from Patagonia to Alaska. …Others have tried it, says Meegan, but “they usually don’t finish because they fall … Continue reading →

Santa Clarita Marathon results. …Signal story. Autumn Trails 10 Miler results. …Don, oldest racer, was 30 minutes slower than his time in 2013, but othewise happy with the race. Very tough course, with 1900+ feet of elevation. …Mike Blackmore, 55, … Continue reading →

Keep moving. A lot. Tenacious 87-Year-Old Tames a Towering Climb You’re probably weaker than you were yesterday. How should you train to retain muscle as you age? …What about working outside for hours every day- walking, raking, chopping, cutting, shoveling, … Continue reading →

West Ranch boys, Saugus girls win Foothill titles. Story. …Canyon/Paul Broneer provides results and photos. Check out the Quote of the Day at Lets Run. Making a Difference Running Behind Bars: They come from all over to run with inmates … Continue reading →

The Week That Was in Running. I know longer care about football, and until five minutes ago never heard about L.A Rams punter Johnny Hekker. Don’t miss the video/Pat McAffee’s hilarious comments. It’s science. Sweat Science. Smiling Makes You a … Continue reading →