As we churn through winter, enduring chill and gloom, no one will fault you for using the cold and darkness as an excuse not to get out there on the streets for a workout. Just this week, when my watch alarm vibrated me awake at 5:45am, I had a headful …
There is a good New Year’s Eve story about Fred Lebow, founder of the NYC Marathon. I think it comes from the excellent documentary about him, Run for Your Life. One year Fred had resolved to run a certain number of miles, 1000 or something. He did it. Except at …
Raced a 10K yesterday in Central Park. Coming out of a week-long headcold I didn’t know if I’d have much gas in the tank. Once I’d crested Harlem Hill and hit about mile 2.5 I knew I’d at least be able finish strong enough to look myself in the mirror. …
