Mountain Masochist 50 Mile + Trail Run: A reason to surrender?

By Jeffery S. BryanMasochist: A willingness or tendency to subjectoneself to unpleasant or trying experiences.- Mountain Masochist 2004 T-Shirt Lynchburg, Virginia “No terms except unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted. I propose to move...

Three bagger: My last run and testament

Can’t see nothin’ in front of meCan’t see nothin’ coming up behindI make my way through this darknessI can’t feel nothing but this chain that binds meLost track of how far I’ve goneHow far I’ve gone, how high I’ve...

Hurricane Running

Hurricane Running   By Gordon Cherr,    I am, as always, glued to the Weather Channel, clock watching. You know, ten minutes before the hour is the “Tropical Update”, and God knows that the tropics have had plenty to be updated about this summer....

Consistency Pays: Breakfast on the Track ’04

By David Yon A record turnout, a masters record, lots of young runners, plenty of pancakes and lots of fun. Yes, the mile is unforgiving and runners have no place to hide, but time and again you could hear the fun and awe in the participant’s reactions. So, what...

The pulled pork path to above average racing

By Fred Johnson Call me sensitive, but there’s something about being told that I’m a decent runner for a “big guy” that bothers me. It’s like being told you’re good looking in spite of that large and rather unfortunate nose. I admit...