A successful first 100-miler
Chad Bruce raced from age 10 to 27 but not on the typical track, roads or trails. In 1997, Bruce suffered a serious injury while...
From Steeplechases to 100-mile races
Addie Bracy doesn’t remember a time when she wasn’t a runner. “My dad was really into running,” says Bracy, who finished second in this...
The 10 best cities to run in
San Diego is easily in my top 10 cities in which to run. (Photo by Clay Lomneth) I’ve been fortunate to have traveled to 45 states, all...
A hunger for trails, ultras and cheese curds
You might think that someone who grew up disliking running would not be a runner. You might think that someone whose training meals often...
A runner’s survival: ‘Not today, mother f-----'
Kelly Herron had zero hobbies and no passion. “I just went out with my friends on the weekend,” she recalls. “I didn't really do...
A solid return to racing after surgery
Barely three months after emergency abdominal surgery, I pinned on a bib for a half marathon trail race. The race — the fourth annual...
Oofos shoes speed recovery, boost cancer research
I have been a longtime fan of Oofos recovery footwear. In fact, almost exactly a year ago I reviewed the Ooahh Sport sandals. This...
Mocko shows grit, eyes redemption at Western
Chris Mocko has no regrets in going for it. Following a successful string of races highlighted by a top 10 finish at the 2016 Western...
Ultra champion discovers, overcomes Celiac Disease
Gabe Joyes says he’s been an athlete all his life. But it wasn’t until six years ago when he learned about a disease he’s had since...
Yes, you Kahn be a runner
Melissa Kahn hung up on her friend who had just challenged her to run a half marathon. “I had recently lost 110 pounds and thought my...
