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Animal House

Every runner’s had a weird animal experience, but the cork comes off for this one. Allow me to describe. Fall is harvest time in the Napa Valley and the roads are littered with smashed grapes. Bizarrely, at midnight, they’re also … Continue reading →

Just One More Yasso!

The tragic thing about most legends is that you never get to meet them (i.e., they're dead). Once in a rare while, however, the distinction of “living legend” is bestowed upon certain individuals who reach this sanctified level of greatness … Continue reading →

Friend, Enemy or Frenemy?

The growth and proliferation of fast food eateries has undoubtedly contributed to America’s burgeoning midsection. The problem isn’t isolated to the US, either. “Globesity” is a phenomenon largely fueled by the abundance of quick and inexpensive food, much of which … Continue reading →

Olympic Spirit

For the next two weeks the world turns its attention to the London Olympic Games, a place where the top athletes from around the globe compete head-to-head with the dream of bringing home a coveted Olympic medal. Rivalries are fierce … Continue reading →

Endurance Never Sleeps

Earlier this year I participated in an event called the Boston 2 Big Sur Challenge. The ‘challenge’ is to complete 2 marathons on 2 coasts in 2 weeks. While this is my third year running this crazy event, what surprised … Continue reading →

Do You Get High?

While some claim we were “born to run,” recent research has shown that we were actually “wired to run,” our ability to cover great distances on foot resulting more from brain chemistry than biomechanics. Scientists have demonstrated that rhythmic, continuous … Continue reading →

National Running Day

National Running Day, held annually on the first Wednesday in June, is a day when runners everywhere declare their passion for running. It is a coast-to-coast celebration of a sport and activity that's simple, inexpensive, and fun. It's the perfect … Continue reading →

Was Steve Jobs a Marathoner?

In a collection of newly released conversations over the past 20 years with legendary Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs, I came across a quote in which he stated: “There are times when you run a marathon and you wonder, Why am … Continue reading →

B2B

Boston 2 Big Sur (AKA: B2B) combines the challenge of running two marathons, on two coasts, in two weeks.  The 2012 B2B filled to capacity in record time. While this might have previously seemed undoable, more and more runners now seem attracted to … Continue reading →

Introvert vs. Extrovert

I have longed maintained that most runners, like me, are introverts by nature.  Overwhelmed in large groups of people and beleaguered by the "noise" of modern day living, we run as a way to escape the bombardment of hyperactive stimulus … Continue reading →