Every season, I put new running products, gadgets, fuel and apparel to the test in my quarterly Runner’s Report Card. With summer in full swing (how did that happen so fast?!?), it’s time to pass out grades for five products I tried and tested this past spring. As a reminder, this is my grading scale: […] Read more
“Running in races doesn’t have to be about racing,” said my good friend Elizabeth as we sat together in a small patch of sunlight waiting for the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon to begin. “Races can be about loving to run and traveling and experiencing amazing things.” Her wise words were, of course, true. And […] Read more
Today is Global Running Day, a time to celebrate running and everyone who runs — and to inspire others to join us. This year’s holiday is more sacred and serious to me than it has ever been as I think about how I am marking the occassion. Brooks Running recently challenged runners everywhere to Run […] Read more
“You’ve been quiet, too quiet,” a reader wrote to me this week. Busted, I thought. I suppose this means I must finally face up to the many thoughts and emotions swirling in my head, including where my current relationship stands with running. I should forewarn you that this is not meant to be some first-world […] Read more