Author Archives: Don McLean

Wednesday, 11/21/18

Alex Hutchinson: How Do Nike’s Vaporfly 4% Shoes Actually Work? 15 year old freed the Nose on El Capitan. …I wasn’t doing anything noteworthy that day. You? Time to sign up for The Master’s University Winter 5K. 85-Year-Old Marathoner on … Continue reading

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Tuesday, 11/20/18

the morning shakeout Video: HS football player sings National Anthem How a 6-Year-Old Survived Being Lost in the Woods. …We’ve vacationed in the Wallowa mountains. Hiked, hiked, and then hiked some more. Loved it. Stayed here. Father-son team tackle infamous … Continue reading

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Monday, 11/19/18

Oxford remembers life of Sir Roger Bannister. …What a guy! Read Twin Tracks: The Autobiography The 9-Word Ultimate Fitness Manifesto The Wisdom of Gary Player Pediatrician gets his patients moving at early age Yikes: One-third of US parents plan to … Continue reading

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Weekend, 11/17-18/18

NCAA D1 XC Championships start at 8:45 AM. Details and results. …Mild upset by Colorado women. Once again, Mark Wetmore works his late season magic. Favored New Mexico gets second. Oregon third. NAIA XC results. …Ryan Alexander was the seventh … Continue reading

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Friday, 11/16/18

Video: Ultrarunner Completes Alaska to Florida Journey on Foot Alex Hutchinson: How to Fuel for a Solo, Unassisted Antarctic Crossing. …Reminds me. Some guy I knew, rich and retired way-early, still a competitive runner, hiked the PCT. Loved it. But … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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Sports Bra Weekend, 11/10-11/18

Sports bra controversy …More. …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 … Continue reading

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