Author Archives: Don McLean

Weekend, 2/23-24/19

The Busier You Are, the More You Need Quiet Time Going it alone: What drives solo endurance athletes? Jen A. Miller/NYT: Running. With great links. In Eugene, and probably your town too, the Indoor Championships will be televised on Saturday … Continue reading

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Friday, 2/22/19

USA Indoor Track & Field Championship preview. …Schedule and TV information It’s time to let Vin Lananna lead

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Thursday, 2/21/19

The USATF Indoor Track & Field Championships will be this weekend. Details. …On Saturday the USATF Board of Directors will meet in a secure bunker. The fate of Vin Lananna, their President on leave for the past 12 months, will … Continue reading

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Wednesday, 2/20/19

Tefera races today in Dusselldorf. Only 19 years old. …Entire meet on free live stream. 100 year avalanche on Mt. Shasta. …No. 1 son lives at 3600′ in Mt. Shasta City.

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Tuesday, 2/19/19

the morning shakeout What’s Best for Weight Loss: Sprints, HIIT, or Steady-State Running? …Actually, it’s avoiding booze, sugar, and other naughty stuff. Like: Colorized Photos Bring Walt Whitman, Charlie Chaplin, Helen Keller & Mark Twain Back to Life

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Monday, 2/18/19

Row, row, row for fun and fitness. …Yes, it’s an awesome workout from head to toe. You can measure your efficiency and effort on every stroke. My PR is 9:51 for 2000m. Video: NCAA All-time great, Porsha Lucas at 10.3 … Continue reading

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Weekend, 2/16-17/19

New indoor world record. In an upset. Men’s 1500. Results. …It was 3:31.18, set by Hicham El Guerrouj in 2/01/97. …More. Declutter your mind. …AKA time management. Breaking news from JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Associations, publishing since 1883): … Continue reading

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Friday, 2/15/19

40 y/o Anthony Famiglietti runs a 3:59 mile with his dog Runner details how he strangled a mountain lion to death. Here. Near the summit of Spencer Butte. Overlooking downtown Eugene. A three mile, unrelenting climb to the top. A … Continue reading

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Thursday, 2/14/19

Vin Lananna to File Grievance Over His Removal as USATF President I have forgotten how to read Time for Happiness Aging Athletics

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Wednesday, 2/13/19

Week That Was Sports Drinks Are Overhyped. But They Work. Though sugared water might work just as well. More Alex. Ice baths, cryosaunas, sleep trackers: If it feels good, should you do it? What is right is more important than … Continue reading

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