There's nothing like a story of overcoming adversity to make you appreciate your own life - and make you re-examine your attitude toward many things. Last night I went to a pre-release screening of McFarland, USA, based on the true story of Jim White, the high school cross-country coach in the town of McFarland, California, …
Stand Up to Work, But Sit Down to – What??
I hope you're NOT sitting down when you read this. In yet another wave in the media tide that says we're f***ed no matter what we do comes the news that extended sitting is bad for your health. Not only that, it can apparently undo any good work you've done when you're not sitting, such as walking, …
2015 Super 5K: 26 and Done
RIDDLE OF THE DAY: What causes schools to close, leads to massive traffic accidents, requires huge trucks and tons of salt to control, but has absolutely no effect on runners? Sunday morning was the 2015 Running Fit Super 5K, and over 1,500 unstoppable runners showed up - because, after all, what else would they do on Sunday …
Watch for Puking Mules: The Winter Switchbacks 5K
SO IMAGINE YOU'RE PERUSING A RUNNING WEBSITE, and you come across the following race promo: No pre-race registration, no bathroom facilities, no food or water, and the only award you might get is frostbite. And when you get there, you hear this from the race organizer: "The race ends at the top of the hill. …
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