Month: September 2014

But first!  Dennis Kimetto’s 2:02:57 at Berlin was studly.  Sub seventy second quarters for 26.2 miles.   I know I’m in the minority but fully expect to see the WR go … Read More

Unless you are a True Believer.  Is it really a stretch that a no stride having, no speed sporting, no laurel wearing, baseball playing, strike rolling, utterly determined runner can … Read More

As it always will be. The gun goes off and everything changes.  Its no longer just me against me, I have enough of that in training.  That battle is well … Read More

Sitting on the front porch and I’m seeing a whole lot of shaking going on.  Be careful what you wish for. One of the big complaints from Sunday was the … Read More

Go ahead and raise those hind legs fellas.  And deservedly so.  In fact, Bravo!  Bravo! Recognizing of course the group that has been “stimulated to a more competitive culture”, the … Read More

I got an eye full as the lead bike at yesterday’s Omaha Marathon.  And the lead runners got an earful. My top 10 observations: 1) Fast course. 2) Good competition … Read More

Certain points from my time in Nebraska stand out.  Few glare as much as when I started juxtapositioning the local talent.  To say it wasn’t well received is a vast … Read More

One of the staunchest walls I’ve incorporated into my coaching schema is “Peak no taper!”  Freshman guru stuff  from one that touts “The Mind is the Athlete!” You want to … Read More

Plus or minus a couple.  Seven years ago, actually September 29, 2007, I grabbed Omaha and Nebraska by its competitive juevos and the grip hasn’t relented yet. I crafted a … Read More

The first feature you notice at the Bar None is our extensive front porch.  Table and chairs, glider, three rockers, and another table and chairs.    Bird houses, bird feeders, … Read More