Coming back from an injury is a humbling experience.  After one of those injuries that wholly derailed whatever course you sought to chart, you might find yourself gasping for air after a 20-minute run.  In those moments, i...

Early spring introduces spandex in a new way after winter’s lengthy dependence on the fabric. Mid- to late spring, in cahoots with sun, begs further shedding of layers - of Drifit, CoolMax, Techni-Running-Fabrics. And this is when my senses are...

It’s Heps weekend, which is definitely go-time for the most competitive of Ivy tracksters. Prior to Heptagonal Championships in cross country as well as both track seasons at Columbia, the team mentality seemed to be most re-instilled in all of ...

Out of six who competed in cross country/track at Columbia through graduation – out of the same class of eleven freshman plus one transfer, two are training at an elite level. The others might jump in a road race or train when an opportunity pres...

Letting myself heal from an injury requires a more rugged path than I recall when I'm feeling good and/or fit. Considering how anxiety may be stymied by inspiration, I am very much appreciating the inspiration that coaching may provide. I see how som...

So I started coaching track at a southeast Portland high school. I have coached before, but this is a new experience, and I got a new introduction. The head coach, who I’ve known since competing for a rival high school, offered a much-appreciat...