Treadmills (Ugh)
I hate treadmills! Well, maybe that’s a little strong. Let’s say that I see treadmills as a necessary evil. When you live in the northern states, like it or not, treadmills are necessary so maybe […]
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
Runners vocabulary – explained.
There are many terms that are regularly used by members of the running community but that may be baffling to non runners. So, someday when you happen to be talking to a runner, here’s a […]
So it’s winter!
Well it’s finally Winter (with a capital W) here in northeast Ohio again. Now I have to hear the constant complaint about how cold it is and “when is spring going to come?” and “have […]
Goodbye 2017, Hello 2018.
Most people “ring in” the New Year. I, conversely, “run in” the New Year. For many years now I have participated in a New Years Eve run at a few different venues. Living here in […]
Happy New Year
Well, it’s that time of year again. The pressure is on! Got to make that list of New Years Resolutions! You did it last year and the year before that and the year before that […]
Runners and Family Holiday Gatherings
Well, it’s Holiday time once again and the inevitable family get-togethers. Don’t get me wrong, they can be fun and enjoyable but, for us runners it can be challenging. While a marathon will test our […]
The Good Old Days?
Well, it’s Holiday time and everyone is asking friends and family “what do you want for Christmas”? For runners there is always something new we need (or think we need). Who can’t use new shorts, […]
I’m a 1 Percenter !
We’ve all read and heard about the 1% er’s. They’ve got lots of money and live in big houses and drive expensive cars and have their own airplanes and jet set around the world. Well, […]
Thanksgiving Turkey Trot:
Well, it’s that time of year again, Thanksgiving! And what does that mean? Well for runners, it’s “Turkey Trot” time. For races with only a few hundred participants to 1000’s of runners, every community, large […]