I’m Just Average:
Somebody asked me recently, knowing I’m a runner, but not being a runner themselves “have you ever run a marathon?” Fair questions I guess. Anybody who is not a runner and even people who are […]
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
Things Runners Hate:
Non runners who, with superiority, say “running is bad for your knees you know” (it’s not). Other runners that pass on the left without announcing themselves (I don’t have eyes in the back of my […]
Looking For a Running Partner
“No pain, no gain” It’s a common refrain I use it again and again as I try to explain to my friends who abstain that I really do have a brain. I’m just trying to […]
Things Runners Love:
Things Runners Love: Warm Spring days after the cold and snow of winter. Cool Fall days after the heat and humidity of summer. Placing first (second or third) in their age bracket. Great race swag. […]
More Murphy’s Laws for Runners
Murphy’s Law for Runners: Prior to the start of the race, the other line for the Porta Potty always moves faster than the line you are in. It will start to rain 5 minutes […]
Federal Covert Weight Reduction Program
I recently saw a news item about the airline industry. According to the report, airlines are again looking for ways to fit more passengers into their airplanes Evidently, they have cut back on the number […]
Autumn is here!
Well, it’s fall again, the favorite time of year for runners. The heat and humidity of summer are gone, the mornings are cool and the weather is ideal for running. 5K’s, 10K’s, half and full […]
Life’s Journey: An analogy for runners
Many of the same experiences we all encounter during our life’s journey are analogous to those of us who consider ourselves runners. Runners are those of us among you who you see out running the […]