Author Archives: Don McLean

Yes, I was at the Nike employee store, and, no, I did not buy the Vaporfly 4%. Not available. The sales guy said they got one shipment and “like, they were sold almost immediately.” No more shipments anticipated. Just as … Continue reading →

The Oregonian: Pursuing Alberto Salazar, anti-doping agency found itself fighting Nike. …As it happens, today we will be shopping at the Nike employee store in Beaverton. OTC members AND certified volunteers are allowed limited access two months a year. Video … Continue reading →

Am I Still Here? Finding Balance in a Tiny, Wobbly Boat. …I live about 500 (Fitbit) steps from the Willamette River, and sometimes , while running on the bike path, I wish I was rowing on the river. The only … Continue reading →

Patience and planning pay off for Roberta Groner

Parkrun’s community feel inspires devotion. …Great idea!

Alberto Salazar has been hit with a four-year doping ban. …Read the report. Doha’s empty seats tell tale of corruption… Errors in the penultimate paragraph. Nike’s headquarters in Beaverton, 107 miles north of Eugene. Also, Eugene was reknown for running … Continue reading →

The World Championships in Doha, Qatar, have been plagued by pathetic attendance.

Jim Hunt, a great coach at Humboldt State, died recently. He was associated with a must-see video, The Harriers. …To your life list, add a visit to Eureka, Arcata, and the awesome park-redwood forest behind Humboldt. And run on the … Continue reading →

We’re weekending in Oakridge, about midpoint on the Oregon Timber Trail. It’s considered the mountain biker equivalent of the PCT. Interesting, eh? We’re staying at the Oakridge Lodge. Very nice. 85% of their customers are mountain bikers.

Chasing the One Percent—Lessons from the INEOS 1:59 Challenge How to Build Good Habits