In Hawaii, there’s a marketing push built off of the local saying, “Eddie Would Go.” It’s based on the true life hero and surfer legend Eddie Aikau and refers to his going after big waves that other surfers would shy away from. The saying also honors his many life guarding saves and his courage to […]
There’s a theorem. Or maybe it’s a rule. Actually it’s more of a guideline than a rule. In any case, when you are carrying a completely filled to the top cup of hot coffee you have two choices — OPTION 1: walk ever so slowly, trying to hold your hand steady and invariably sloshing scaldingly […]
Two thousand miles. That’s what I’m looking at starting today. A road trip to see some classic friends and run some country miles. My alarm went off at 6 AM so I could get a run in before the 8+ hour drive today. I hit snooze and ignored it. I may regret that later. Here’s […]
I’m struggling today. After a pretty good showing at the LA Marathon yesterday (a 3:22:20 chip time), I’m in a funk. Part of it is the natural come-down from the adrenaline and endorphin high of running. And part of it is a series of moments and events that have contributed to a general post-race blues. […]