Month: February 2017

One of those days I knew would roll around.  No regular retirement.  I go now on my own terms. Consulting my crystal ball I see the Future of USATF LDR in Nebraska.  … Read More

Carolina Reapers, Trinidad Moruga Scorpions, Naga Viper, Bhut Jolokia (Ghost Pepper).  The hottest of the hot.  Why would anyone want to challenge themselves to such heat? “Momma always told me … Read More

A clarification and amplification.  In Robin Red Breast I declared no point in holding this weekend’s races due to poor footing leading to either slow times or injury, something that … Read More

With the snow coming in late Friday night we are taking the safe route and canceling Saturday’s Grand Finale to our 2017 Winter Fitness Series.  Thanks to everyone that came … Read More

Why is there a distinction between Long Distance Running  (LDR) and Track & Field (T&F), vis-à-vis United States Track & Field (USATF)?  Any question is  a good question if it … Read More

A little chilly yet to crack the morning windows but the dawn chorus awaits.  All the happy little birdies contributing their song.  Life in Spring. Was this the best winter, training  wise, … Read More

Old Tricky Dick back  in the news.  McCain sending jowl shaking Nixon fodder over Trump’s bow.  The 37th president.  Watergate.  Suppression of our First Amendment Rights.  Not new, still vile.  I give myself a very wide … Read More

Granting you that n=1 is no more, no less, than that.  Sample of one.  No  scientific method, no double blind studies, a one off in every sense.  Singularity.  A blog. … Read More

Taking Linda in this morning for some structural work.  She’ll be rode hard at the Bar None  this year and I need her at full strength.  Like her too much … Read More

Can you dig it?  I’m fortunate for the foundation shared with Brooks Running.  They’ve been gracious enough to have me in the family since 2003.  That loyalty goes both ways.  For 6 … Read More