I’m a big believer in a real good day when it comes to running – they are very rare in my experience, or maybe because my training has never been top notch, they are rare for me. Either way, when … Continue reading
May
20
May
06
Club Spotlight: Dashing Whippets
Back in the old days, New York runners had limited options if they wanted to join a competitive team. But it ain’t 2008 anymore. In the past four years, a few upstart teams have breathed new life into the New … Continue reading
Apr
22
Runners at their best – the Virtual 5K and more
Superficially speaking, running doesn’t amount to much. It’s just a matter of moving your feet — left, right, left — back and forth over and over again. It’s hardly something to build relationships around, let alone whole communities. And yet, … Continue reading
Apr
17
Discovering the glory of Boston
I’ve run 20 marathons in the past eight years. And while I’ve run some great ones — Paris, Rome, San Francisco, Chicago, to name just a few — I have a self-imposed rule against running the same marathon twice. Except … Continue reading
Apr
16
NYCRUNS Statement On Boston
I am supposed to be telling you that yesterday was one of the best days of my professional life, but as it turns out, it was one of the worst of course. NYCRUNS Communications Director David Alm and I were … Continue reading