Still Very Much Alive
Mary Cain wanted to run fast. Her memoir shows what happens when winning is prized above everything else in an athlete's life.
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I Read "The Norwegian Method." Here's What Actually Matters
Training for any race is a test of discipline. I’m in the midst of a 5K cycle, aiming for an ambitious time goal without injuring myself. And so it was with great anticipation that I read this book on how to bottle the Norwegian secret to podium finishes. Turns out, there's blood involved.
Under Pressure
My first ghostwriting gigs consisted of firing off catchy product placement descriptions for major multinational retailers. I wrote copy that drove customers to add that fridge, hairdryer, or poly-blend sweater to their shopping carts. I’m sorry and you’re welcome.
Heart Rot
On a winter trail run, a fallen beech tree with 67 rings and a hollow core sparks reflection on what's coming—and whether running can still clear my head.
Beauty in our Backyards
It's been cold and snowy here in the Northeast--great reasons to get outside and keep running, even if it's more of a plod than a jog. Here's why.