Things that puzzle runners:
What should I eat and drink before a race? “Don’t eat two bowls of chill the night before and drink a six pack of beer. Otherwise, you’ll probably finish the race inside the Port-A-Potty.” What […]
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
Ten Commandments for Runners:
Thou shall never use the word “jogger”. Thou shall never say “I am not a runner”. If you run, you are a runner. Thou shall never wear cotton. Thou shall never compare yourself to […]
Running Styles:
I would invite any of you non-runners, looking for a few laughs, to sometime come to a local race and watch us running humans try to run like a gazelle while in fact, mostly, looking […]
Annoying runners
Once again (finally) spring is nearly here. It’s time to get back out the door, shed those winter blues (and winter duds) and get back on the trail and join the rest of us. Just […]
Reasons for running a race:
You’ll accumulate a lifetime supply of safety pins (used for attaching your runners’ bib to your shirt or jacket and available by the handful when you pick up your running packet prior to the race). […]
Runner’s oxymorons:
“Run Fast” You’ve got to be kidding, at my age? My mantra is “A 12 minute mile is just as far as a 6 minute mile”. “Easy Miles” What’s the point? If it was easy, […]
I’ve been polar vortexed!
The weather station says its a little cold outside today and the wind chill is a little below zero. Guess I’ll have to add a little bit of extra clothing for my run today. First […]
Running is fun because?
It gives you something to post on Facebook when you’re done! You can eat pizza and drink beer after you’re done! You look good naked! It’s cheaper than going to the gym! It’s cheaper than […]