Thank You for Farting in Yoga
As farts go, it was pretty impressive. There was a bass quality to the sound, a short, trumpeting blast rather than a wimpy, vibrato-y drawn-out …
Friends: The Secret to Workout Success
The three of us were paddling along in the lake, talking in the dark. Lindsay had decided that what our pre-dawn aqua jogging session really required was a …
Assessing Risk in Sport – What is “Safe”?
The woman unfurled herself from the silk rope, dropping gracefully as she unwound over about 10 feet. The movement was so controlled and sinuous it …
Remembering 9/11 Through a Run
2001 was a good running year for me. I was still training with my first–and most beloved –coach Andres Soeffker with the best group of …
Loving the Work but Loathing the Laptop
There’s a fresh cup of coffee, ready and steaming. My work station is full of natural light. Notes are neatly arranged for easy reference, pens …
Chickens, Love, and a Little Bit of Scripture
Let’s imagine, shall we? I belong to a group, Friends of a Feather, that reveres chickens. My likeminded friends and I find them to be …
What Vacation Taught Me About Real Life
We watched the sun sink down through the pink- and orange-tinged clouds, our hands clasped, until it finally dipped below the horizon. Whether I said …
What Trail Runners Should Know About Trekking Poles
As preparation for my upcoming Grand Canyon trip, I recently purchased something I never thought I’d own — trekking poles. Trail vs. Road Running For years …
Taking on Austin’s Downtown Trail
I remember the first time I ever ran on Austin’s downtown trail. At that time, the lake was called Town Lake, and the crushed granite …
Did Jog Bras Get Bigger? (or Are Stores Just Happy to See Me?)
Evidently, a lot of technology is involved in the restraint of my bosom as I exercise. A lot of expensive technology. And quite a bit …