Life in the Fast Lane It was the summer of 1997, a hot day on the blue oval at San Jose City College in California. I was a developing runner under the tutelage of Coach Brock running for the Reebok Aggies. The track meet was the USA National Masters (and submasters) Championships.. I was relaxing on the infield under a canopy when I heard the meet announcer call the Men's 200 meter final for the 80 year age group...although it was just one race of many races that afternoon

Life in the Fast Lane I mentioned in my last blog about getting off that treadmill. Run Tall,Run Easy blog readers there is another important physiological reason (benefit) for getting outside to run in less than comfortable conditions. I think we can all agree that when building a new home it would be dangerous and foolhardy to do so without providing for a strong,safe and effective foundation. So it is with endurance training. Too often as the athlete we are focused on pace

Life in the Fast Lane Welcoming in 2018 (and Happy New Year to all of our Run Tall, Run Easy 'Life in the Fast Lane' blog readers around the globe) here on the East Coast of the USA , at least in the NorthEast we have been in the grip of a frigid cold spell for a week or so now which has seen many a runner turn without hesitation to the hotel, gym or home based basement treadmill.. I am not going to lie, I get it, contrary to popular misconception I am not stupid (at least no