Ten years ago I was working a miserable job as a service writer at an auto repair shop in Aurora, Ill. I was unhappy with where I was, had just broken up with my long-term girlfriend, and wanted to get back to running. Some college friends, Dan, Greg, ...

I ran my first trail race last weekend. I ran the Ni-Bthaska-Ke 12k in Louisville, NE at Platte River State Park.How hard can a trail race be in Nebraska? It seems like that pancake flat state will have mostly groomed dirt trails or bike paths. I even ...

I have been hesitant to post my feedback for the LA organizing committee as some of those people are people I consider friends. I respect their work and the amount of time that goes into creating a championship experience for elite athletes. I also don...

I've been whining and nagging a lot on Facebook this last week about athlete exploitation by USATF. Specifically I'm referring to the costs incurred by athletes, “A” and “B” athletes alike, to participate in the Olympic Marathon...

I'm approaching personal best marathon shape. It's been about 2 years since I've felt that way going into a marathon. I've been fit but I haven't felt THIS good for a while. Credit has to go to the guys I've been training with. We have been putting in...

This is a throwback/repost of a blog I wrote in 2013 and would again like to share, with a few updates.Some of you have probably noticed that I haven't written a blog in a while...okay, a LONG while! Well after much hassling from friends and family, I ...