If there's one thing being a runner is good for (*) it's getting a sense of perspective. This morning I was meeting with our company president, an aficionado of the latest and greatest in technology (you can read my "Gadget Man" post here). A message from one of his daughters had appeared on his Apple …
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Bring on the Mud! Glacier Ridge Trail 50 Recap
I sat at the Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra 50 pre-race dinner in a mixed mood. "The trails are in great shape," the race director told us. "And it will be much cooler than last year. There is some rain possible in the morning, though." The forecast was for temperatures in the 50s all day long …
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Zero Waste: Adding 3 More “Rs” to Running
Some of my faithful readers know that I have a strong interest in sustainable practices. For those of you who didn't - well, I have this strong interest in sustainable practices. That means, basically, that I support and encourage the three "Rs" of managing waste. I'm also firmly in favor of renewable energy sources and …
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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RUN COFFEE WRITE 