40 Years Running
It was the first race I remember running. The Oak Apple Run in downtown Royal Oak, MI, in the summer of 1978. I didn’t run in
Category: Running
Sunday is Race Day!
Anxious and excited. That’s the feeling this week for thousands of runners as they wait for Sunday and the Detroit Free Press Marathon. The months
How to Race with 10,000 Runners
The Crim 10 Mile Race in Flint Michigan is a great event. It is well-organized, has an interesting course lined with appreciative fans and caring
Adjust For The Humidity, But Don’t Use It As An Excuse
Judging from the national weather maps, much of the country has the same hot and humid weather we have in Michigan right now. Even at
Volkslaufe Celebrates 35 Years! In Many Ways It’s The Same, In Many It’s Different.
One of the most popular races in Michigan turned 35 this year. Since 1976, July 4th has meant it’s Volkslaufe time in Frankenmuth. Volkslaufe is German for
Solstice Run Was Hilly But Fun
Great Tech shirt from a great event. I will definitely do this race again. Today was the 2010 Solstice Run in downtown Northville, MI. I’ve heard
Be a Running Evangelist
If you really believe in something you usually tell others about it, correct? Usually that applies to religion. (Hopefully you belive in Jesus Christ and hopefully you
Dreaming of Boston
Tennis players dream of Wimbledon, golfers dream of the Masters and softball players dream of the World Series. But runners dream of the Boston Marathon. No
Shorts and T-shirt. Now that’s more like it.
I think I can finally stop lying to myself about how great it is to run in the cold weather of winter and early spring. Yes,
Cleveland Rocks!
Who knew running in downtown Cleveland at 7:00AM could be interesting? I was staying at the Ritz in downtown Cleveland for a few days this week