Author Archives: Don McLean

Oregon track legacy on display High carb diet may explain why Okinawans live so long You’re awesome. If you can

Week That Was. …Several striking instances of toughening the workouts. Hiker Completes Second Ever Crossing of Death Valley. …What, never been to Death Valley??? It’s really cool, so to speak. We went there so many times. So scenic. Eyeball stretching. … Continue reading →

The Two Keys to Forming Habits—and Making Them Stick Former Java Junkie Ponders Coffee’s Upside

the morning shakeoout Dog owner bites runner. Story. …If you have problems with dogs and their owners, you might be living in the wrong place.

28 degrees! Back to the Mountains, For One More Run Liked: Tip of the Iceberg How I Learned To Love Exercise. It all counts. Doug Brenner knew something was wrong when he awoke from a nap and felt as though … Continue reading →

Hey, take a hike! Sport’s dad. Jen A. Miller/NYT: Running The hottest thing. Intervals.

Phil Sutton, editor of the Oregon Track Club Newsletter, writes: A July 22, 1959 article in the Eugene Guard newspaper announced that the Emerald Empire Athletic Association (later the Oregon Track Club) would be offering kids individual track and field … Continue reading →

Sports Illustrated’s Fittest 50. Note how much they cross train. Mind May Trump DNA in Exercise and Eating Habits Fear not Gilbert & Sullivan. Enjoy a hilarious, and accessible The Mikado. …You might want to view with the libretto. Update … Continue reading →

Should We Really Care About Cadence? …Don’t miss the related article by Alex Hutchinson. Back in the day, a changing cast of characters in Santa Clarita did a weekly Sunday long run, usually 24 miles. Sometimes after 20 miles, we … Continue reading →

the morning shakeout. Has some nice words about Joe Vigil. I met Joe on the plane returning from the 2012 Olympic Trials. Very friendly to all. Why Mountains Make You Dumber. …Really? Ever exercised yourself silly? If adapted and rested, … Continue reading →