I live in Ontario, Canada, about 400 kilometers (250 miles) north of Toronto. Like much of North America (and I hear Europe, as well), we’ve had a nasty, cold, snowy winter. From my experience, there are two ways you can... Read more
Well it was an interesting weekend. I made the six-hour drive to Guelph, Ontario, for the Canadian Cross-Country Running Championships. For those of you who know what Canada is like in December, you might be asking, “But wasn’t it cold?... Read more
The annual Christmas party is a favorite tradition among my track athletes and coaches. Every year around this time we get together at our house for a potluck supper and other festivities, including the showing of race videos, a slide... Read more
When I was a teenager in the early 70’s, long-play records were state-of-the-art and the radio played an important role in the lives of every North American teenager. A fixture in our living room back then was a large console... Read more
I usually don’t go to Super Bowl parties. In my experience, you never really get to watch the game in crowded room – there’s too much chit-chat to concentrate. However, last night, I made an exception. My university women’s track... Read more
The most dangerous aspect of coaching is travel. School teams are frequently transported by van, often with the coach at the wheel. I’ve been that driver/coach dozens of times, and it can be risky business. Coaches experience an adrenaline crash... Read more