Author Archive

Thursday, 11/15/18

Molly Huddle: Here’s the Analysis I Do After a Big Race. …Possibly not you, but a few understand they screwed up and need help.

Can Ezekiel do this?

Smartphone hell

Today I was a witness to a discussion between two runners/grammarians over the Oxford comma.

Wednesday, 11/14/18

Week That Was

How Your Diet Affects Your Mental Health

Meet Akuna, the Vet Who Hiked the Pacific Crest Trail to Treat PTSD

OMG, another crisis: The sex recession

Steve Magness: Uncertainty: Why You Need to Add it to Your Workouts. …Reminds me. At one practice our coach said, “…instead of the 400s, we’re going to do 500s.” Though intelligent, seasoned old boys and girls, we had troubled with that. 500s???

Just in. Feds say, Americans seeking to stay healthy can get their exercise in small increments of just a few minutes at a time. …Hey, no sweat!

Tuesday, 11/13/18

What Makes Pre So Special?

the morning shakeout

Dallas Cowboy Ezekiel Elliot recommends track.More. …6′”, 228 lbs. And add another 20-25 pounds for helmet, pads, and shoes. …Omar McLeod, a Jamaican, is the current 110m hurdle Olympic and World champion. …5′ 11″, 161 lbs. …Aries Merritt holds the World Record. …6′ 1″, 158 lbs.

Monday, 11/12/18

From iron bars to Ironman: How a prison rowing machine turned a career criminal into a record-breaking triathlete

The most efficient total body workout you’ll ever do. Consider.

This one is for the walk-ons, the guys who just want a chance to run …Reminds me of the University of Oregon Running Club. There are no UO walk-ons in cross country (both men and women teams qualified for the 2018 NCAA D1 Finals). But we know two guys, Gio Guzman and Justin Gallegos, from Hart High School in Santa Clarita, CA who joined the Running Club, loving the competition and camaraderie. …More.

Why your football coach wants you to run track

Sports Bra Weekend, 11/10-11/18

Sports bra controversyMore. …And still more in the New York Times. Learn how the sports bra was invented. …It’s not just about boys and girls. As a rule, football coaches dislike runners. Don learned that in 1961 at Anaheim High School, and nothing has changed over the years. …During a recent conversation with a notable sportswriter (who loves all sports), we learned “runners are a lot more thoughtful.”

Why U.S. Women Are Outperforming Men in the Marathon

Phootball physics …Crash dummies’ favorite sport. …Crash dummies’ makeover.

The Problem With Being Perfect

Jen A. Miller/NYT: It’s Not Just About You

CIF-SS Prelims results.

Inside China’s training camps, where boys are learning how to be men

NYT: What if the Placebo Effect Isn’t a Trick?

Giant sequoia for the property? Read. Grows about two feet a year.

Friday, 11/9/18

Doctor Saves Woman’s Life at NYC Marathon, Then Finishes His Race

Amby Burfoot: The Yin-Yang of Fast Marathons

Why All Runners Should Spend Time On The Trails

Thursday, 11/8/18

Q&A with Abraham Kiptum. Smashed the half marathon world record in his sub two shoes. Reveals training program.

NYT: How Emotions Can Affect the Heart

Hey, Struggling Runner –

Jack Reacher Still Won’t Quit

Week That Was

Marathoning in Venice. …No, not global warming or God’s wrath. Founded 421 in the Venetian Lagoon, it continues to have issues. …Marathoning on a flow track?

Semi-Rad: I’m meditating (I’m just not sitting down)

Wednesday, 11/7/18

Why Everyone Cries on Marathon Day

NYC Marathon photos.

A recent study of Spartathlon runners showed that just after the race, their blood samples – which looked similar to those of people close to death – returned to normal within days. More

Life span has little to do with genes

“If Eugene is this place where there are world-class sporting events, there’s no reason it couldn’t be a place for world-class art…” 20×21 Eug Mural Project

Have we medicalized everyday life?

Tuesday, 11/6/18

How a Japanese elementary school prepared my child for college in the U.S. …Tough love.

Why Are Leaner Athletes Faster?

Monday, 11/5/18

Frohnmayer: ‘University of Nike’ exploits my family’s tragedy to support a false narrative

Best Social Media Moments During the NYC Marathon

Running a marathon proves age is nothing but a number …And red pee is nothing but two words, six letters in all. NBD.

Dear Younger Me: Anna Rohrer …Good advice. Rohrer is only 21.

Video: UO track & field coach Robert Johnson on the construction at Hayward Field

Finally, and I know you were waiting for this: Obituary of James J. ‘Whitey’ Bulger