Too many excuses:
Author: Roger Hollis
Air Force veteran, a veteran of 30+ years in the corporate world. Published in Medical Devices magazine. Illustrator for "1000 Ways in 1000 Days" available on Amazon. Long time runner. Author of "Running Log" also available on Amazon
Popular Running Memes:
I didn’t feel like going for a run today so that’s why I went. Symptoms of not running include; waves of guilt, mood swings, feelings of regret etc. Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it’s off to […]
No Pain, No Gain
No pain No gain It’s a familiar refrain I say it Again And Again And Again So it will retain In my brain My goals To attain When the […]
Wait, don’t tell me:
We runners love to talk about running, even to non-runners but here are a few things we don’t need to hear (just saying). Running is bad for your knees. (Scientifically, no basis. In fact, the […]
Golden Rules of Running
Replace running shoes every 400 to 500 miles (or 4-5 years, whichever comes first). Wait to run for at least 2 hours after eating a meal (otherwise, be sure that you are only 2 minutes […]
Thanks to all my non-running friends:
“Things that non-runners think but are too polite to ask” Here’s a sincere thank you to all my non-running friends for not saying what they are probably thinking about my running habits. Thank you […]
Running weather (a Poem):
In the summer When it’s hot and sticky Is not the time For running quickly But When the days have cooled at last That’s the time For running fast In the winter When the […]
Definition of a Runner:
A person who has five pairs of “retired” running shoes in the closet plus the ones currently in use. A person who used a fake sickness to get out of running a mile in gym […]
A Runners Grab Bag of Useless Information:
Cats can run faster than any human. (Don’t believe it? Try catching your cat sometimes.) 45 degrees is the optimal race-day temperature (based on scientific testing). Your feet can produce up to a pint of […]
Mom comments (to runners):
Mom: It’s only 50 degrees outside, put on a jacket and long pants. Mom: Make sure you’re back in 20 minutes. Mom: Why are you so hungry? Mom: You ran yesterday, you don’t need to […]