Off-topic: I recently discovered the Epic Rap Battles of History series. I try to keep this blog on-topic, so I had no reason to post an epic rap battle video instead of real content. Until Mr. Rogers* mentioned sneakers and Cool Runnings. Bingo. Continue reading
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I wish I could claim to have found this one my own. I am, however, going to spend the next three evenings on google images looking for more retro running pics, because this is so amazing. Continue reading
A lot of celebrities run the NYC marathon. I’ve even heard of some of them. This year famous NYCM runners included singer Mya (6.59.39), athlete Apolo Ohno (3.25.14), model Christy Turlington (4.20.47), and actor/host Mario Lopez. Continue reading
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Tagged Boston Marathon, celebrity, exercise, fitness, health, marathon, New York City Marathon, running
My parents are moving. Their home is my childhood storage locker. Somewhere in the teenage wasteland I left behind lies an exercise secret: Continue reading
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Tagged celebrity, exercise, fitness, gear, health, marathon, running
Last minute Halloween costume ideas for runners who want to dress up as other runners: Continue reading
30 years ago today. I’m still awed by him. An older and wiser and wrinkled awed. It has, afterall, been 30 years. Continue reading
Finally, a reality show I can stomach. I’m looking at you The Biggest Loser (which, by the way, I stopped watching after I cancelled my cable … turns out I didn’t download like it, I just PVR liked it) and you The Amazing Race (which devolved into the Amazing Cab Ride Race and I lost interest).
My latest discovery is a two-part reality show about running. Continue reading
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Tagged Boston Marathon, exercise, fitness, health, marathon, running, TV, TV show review
Have you ever been asked that old nugget, if you could invite five people, living or dead, to dinner who would you invite and why? Yeah, I hate that question too. Let’s play, with the obvious running twist. I’ll go first.
1. Terry Fox – Why? Childhood hero. I once went to a museum to look at his shoes. So yeah, I’m a fan.
2. Jacqueline Gareau - Why? She’s the one that Rosie Ruiz totally screwed over and she handled it with grace.
3. Simon Whitfield – Why? My enormous crush He stars in one of my favourite Olympic moments and is the only person on the list I’ve run with FOR REAL.
4. Roger Bannister - Why? Science geek and runner. Just like me. Except for the neurologist and record breaking parts.
5. Roger Robinson – Why? I love his articles on running and I think he’d be good at filling those inevitable awkward silences at the dinner table.
And if any of them send their regrets,
Tom Longboat - Why? Controversy and stories of intrigue followed him as he raced – and often bested – the greats of the time (Shrubb, Pietri).
Your turn! (Conveniently bolded and exclamation marked so you know to reply. Even if you only want one guest. I know it’s a lot of work to host a dinner party, even an imaginary one with dead invitees).
Title: Jimmy Buffett – Cheeseburger in Paradise. 1978.
PSA: Do not google image "teen steam".
Remember Who’s the Boss? I thought Sam was so cool, which I realize confirms all the nerdy suspicions you ever had about me. Do cut me some slack. I lived in the middle of nowhere. We didn’t have cable (it’s not available in the middle of nowhere, even today) and so I watched the three channels we managed to get with our antenna, however fuzzy. The station airing Who’s the Boss transmitted to nowhere. About eight times a day.
What I didn’t watch was her 1988 workout video, Alyssa Milano’s Teen Steam Workout. I love that in the 1980s the only qualifications for releasing a workout video were skinniness and small screen fame. By the power of YouTube, a cross training experience for you to enjoy:
I love the shoes. Bonus points if you can identify the make.
Title: Counting Crows – Mr. Jones. 1993.
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I’m sure by now most of you have heard about Sally Meyerhoff. Olympic qualifying marathoner, age 27. She was out for a training ride. Reportedly she failed to yield at a two-way stop sign. She died instantly when her bike collided with a pickup truck.
I did not follow her career or read her blog, but in reading her posts now it is evident why she was beloved and admired. Many writers have shared their thoughts on Sally’s death – I’ve linked to a few below. I’m not a “take home message” writer, but today is different. Take home message today: the car will always win. Be safe. RIP Sally.
Title: Alphaville – Forever Young. 1984.
My Running Shorts, noun: brief stories about life on the run.
