Staying Safe in the Sizzling Sidewalk Season …With NYT links.

Chewing Bubble Gum and Kicking Ass. An update on Nick Symmonds. Now back in Eugene. On Thursday he ran 11.5 in the 100 (in 90 degree weather) at the local All-Comers.

Springfield/Eugene to build indoor track facility

The ‘balance of nature’ is an enduring concept. But it’s wrong.

Against mindfulness

Why Are We Obsessed With Other People’s Daily Habits?

The United States imported nearly 2 billion pounds of Hass avocados from Mexico in 2018. ~New York Times, 7/28/19

Killian Jornet on running vs walking economy

Bringing Clarity to the Murky World of Sports Supplements

Is Medicine Overrated?

Does Alcohol Affect Your Running?

Consider The Hell Ultra.

Ken Goe: Vin Lananna watches from the sideline as USATF stumbles and fumbles

1st day results for USATF Outdoor Championships

Track and Field’s Shoe Rule Makes No Sense – Might Sifan Hassan’s WR Need To Be Invalidated? Amen.

Prominent football coach hates your gizmo

Ticket prices/locations for the 2020 Olympic Trials at the new Hayward Field.

The Real Reason Marathoners Hit the Wall

Millions should stop using aspirin for heart health

Just finished: Life Outside the Oval Office. …Now retired, Nick is racing the 100 at the All-Comers meets at Lane Community College. Perhaps I’ll see him on Thursday.

Hayward Field update

100 Best Adventures in America on Public Lands …It’s time to play outside.

How Aristotle is the Perfect Happiness Guru …Read Aristotle’s Way …Give it to a friend who is drifting.

How to Be a Super Commuter. Over my career, I probably averaged two hours each day, a horrible waste of time and life. The best time (and paid) was about four years working at home.

Recommended: In Search of Greatness

How to Find Your Ideal Running Cadence

Jen A. Miller/NYT: How to Prepare for Mountain Runs. With links.

‘Hyperfit’ women intrigue U.S. military

Sticker shock in Eugene.

The Sad Truth About Sleep-Tracking Devices and Apps

Hunter S. Thompson Gets in a Gunfight with His Neighbor

Will Shoe Tech Ruin The Purity Of The Sport?

29% of Athletes Who Die of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Have Symptoms—Here’s What to Look For

Who needs a track?

The life-changing magic of making do

In Washington state, obesity is now officially considered a disability—and protected under state anti-discrimination law. This means that “it is illegal for employers in Washington to refuse to hire qualified potential employees because the employer perceives them to be obese…”

the morning shakeout

Coach reveals the secret behind Eliud Kipchoge’s success.

Alex Hutchinson: How to Talk Yourself Into Better Endurance

“When You Get That Wealthy, You Start to Buy Your Own Bullshit.” …About how you earn and spend your time and money conflicts with your expressed values.