Using the Off-Season as a Time to Rest, Reflect and Refocus
Endurance athletes are stubborn. And if you told them so, they’d most likely take it as a compliment. If you asked them to take a little break from training, they’d take it as an insult.
Pacific Northwest Features
Weekend Getaway: Moses Lake, Washington
Smack in the middle of the state of Washington is a little oasis known as Moses Lake. Located between Seattle (175 miles) and Spokane (105 miles) on I-90, the almost 19-square mile city of Moses Lake is a great weekend getaway because of the lake, dry weather and flat terrain.
5 Memorable Half Marathon Vacation Races
Keeping a few weekends open for a road trip and vacation races might be worth it with these half marathons.
Balancing Act: Managing Family Life and Training
My oldest son was born just three weeks after the 2002 Western States 100. It was…
Race for the Winter Sun
When the temperatures start to drop, the rain starts to fall and snow begins to dust the mountains and trails in the Pacific Northwest.
Weekend Getaway: A Taste of Bavaria… Washington Style
How does a weekend trip to Bavaria, the Free State south of Germany, sound? Well, realistically, it might be easier to settle for a weekend car ride to Leavenworth.
Why They Run
I asked a handful of elite runners in the Pacific Northwest why they run. In doing so, I discovered that while I may not intentionally seek out a connection with others through running, the sport may have its own agenda.
On the Origins of Steve Prefontaine: New Pre’s People Documentary
Forty-five years after his untimely death, Steve Prefontaine’s hold on the running world’s imagination is still unrivaled.
Forced Rest for Better Performance: When Injuries Are a Blessing in Disguise
Here we are — nearing the end of a long summer of training. You probably have some prep races under your belt for your key event; your big race is on the horizon.
Getting the Most Out of Your Training
“Doing more with less” should be a motto of us hearty Northwest endurance athletes. I asked four of the busiest (and most dedicated) people I know how they balance family (kids), work (full time and then some), and high-level running.