Category Archives: sports
My Running ‘True’ Is Off, Better ‘Toe In’
Yesterday I was reminded why I’m a runner and have no desire to branch out into cycling. I watched as one of my roommates did this and that to his bike; adjusting things, replacing the brakes, all that good stuff. … Continue reading
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Piecing Together the ‘Perfect’ Runner
If we could construct the ‘perfect’ runner from all of different events in the London Olympics, I think we’d have to start with the flexibility of a gymnast. While you probably won’t need to bust out the splits on the … Continue reading
Some More Track Champs Talk and Snotty Dogs
Okay so today again, as a good little track nerd, I’ll need to bring up the Women’s 5k that happened over there at the World Track Champs. I’m partial to the women’s distance events, but there is tons of action … Continue reading
Warning: Lurker in Car Watching Runners on the Road
I had a couple funny thoughts yesterday as I was driving. I was coming up on a local community college (actually before they were stinkers and paved over it in lieu of a giant parking lot, there was a cross-country … Continue reading
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