I’ve heard many convincing, well-formed arguments about the benefits of running over the years: increased release of endorphins, pride in physical fitness, that thing that was chasing you didn’t catch you, etc. But I propose that we stop this superfluous posturing and pretentiousness, and admit to ourselves that we’re predisposed to gluttony, and too vain [...]
As I pranced ever-so-daintily along my 7.5 mile route today, clad in literally 3 ounces of clothing, I got some looks. I also got some very enthusiastic feedback: -One very excited, very adorable little girl shouted “Hey, it’s Mr. Runner!”, as I passed her and her grandfather in Audubon Park. Surely she intended to connote [...]
By the time I had crossed the finish line at the Lakefront Classic 15k on Saturday, I was already awash in a wave of nostalgia. I don’t win races often*, and when I do, a few themes are always painfully present: 1. Extreme paranoia. As in, running-from-a-volcano fear. As soon as I take the lead, [...]
By the time I had crossed the finish line at the Lakefront Classic 15k on Saturday, I was already awash in a wave of nostalgia. I don’t win races often*, and when I do, a few themes are always painfully present: 1. Extreme paranoia. As in, running-from-a-volcano fear. As soon as I take the lead, [...]
