Father, Father Boston…I ignored your voice,I had no desire to run your streetsEven though I had a choice,Even though I had a choice.I stayed home as others did so,And endured their tales of joy,There was little there that appealed to me,An ultrarunning boy,An...
An Ultrarunner looks at Boston Father, Father Boston…I ignored your voice,I had no desire to run your streetsEven though I had a choice,Even though I had a choice. I stayed home as others did so,And endured their tales of joy,There was little there that...
By: Bonnie Wright, edited by Jerri Hanna Near perfect weather set the scene at Maclay Gardens State Park on the last Saturday in March as the Red Hills Triathlon began with waves of swimmers entering the still waters of Lake Hall in the early morning sunshine. What a...
Thoughts of Spring By Gordon Cherr “I often think that my relationship with running is like that of a long married couple. We’ve been together forever and had lots of ups and downs. We fight sometimes, but in the end we’re in it for the...
Hard workouts yield results By Gary Droze Many competitive runners follow a weekly schedule that includes two key sessions: a long run of moderate effort for endurance, and a higher intensity, shorter distance run that simulates the pace of a race. Typically, the long...
