Month: March 2019

Official word from the Douglas County Engineers on Monday.  The Valley 7 Lakes Marathon has been cancelled due to extensive damage to our course, in particular the 264th & Dodge … Read More

Two trash cans large and full Wealth of knowledge, and some  bull Bannister, Ovett, Lydiard, Coe Rono, Lindgren, Halberg, oh no! Walker, Dixon, Cerutty too A century’s wisdom brought to … Read More

The first thing most people are saying around here is “There are those a lot worse off than me.”  There are.  The way this community has rallied together is good … Read More

One of the most rewarding aspects of putting on V7LM is the outreach opportunities.  Meeting with individuals, businesses, government entities.  Selling the vision to our community.  Building the excitement level … Read More

This blog is based on almost 40  years in the sport.  Like you it all started with a single step.  We all choose the path we want to take and … Read More

The longer you set on the fence the tougher the decision becomes.  The fact that you even have a choice is a good thing.   Most runners have already selected … Read More

Potential Realized.  Personal Excellence.  Competition. I’ve sung the praises of mi amigo Ino Cantu over the last few years.  El Viejo Mas  Rapido de todos!  The Fastest Old Guy of … Read More

Don’t you hold yourself just a little higher, pull in those abs just a bit, correct that arm carriage and perfect your stride when approaching another runner?  The other runner … Read More

The  biggest of tips to all y’all!  Where would any of us be without you? My first Women’s Long Distance Running Executive Committee meeting at Freihofer’s Run For Women 5K.  … Read More

Always dig the feedback from readers.   From one of my most frequent contributors- “The mind is the athlete? Spoken only by socialites. Your stomach tells you when you’re hungry. … Read More