Monthly Archives: August 2010

“Cos I’m Free”. This is a heart wrenching statement. No matter the context, the sentiment can speak to us all. It touched the soul of Cathy Freeman so strongly that she had it tattooed on her upper arm as an … Continue reading →

Some professional athletes have illustrious careers with nothing but gold and fulsome praise to show for their efforts. These Midas-touched types are a rarity however. Other athletes are lost to obscurity, having held hopes for greatness that were never realized. … Continue reading →

Young, old, contemporary or yesterday’s news, professional athletes are to be lauded as symbols of physical perfection and grace during the eras in which they perform. Some are Midas-touched, earning medal after medal, others end up sinking into obscurity. Many … Continue reading →

Relatively new to the running scene, but tearing the asphalt up behind her, Kara Goucher, born July 9th, 1978, is a superstar in the making, in the field of long-distance running. Born in Queens, New York, Kara suffered great loss … Continue reading →

It sounds so cliché, and it’s an expression that’s been used to describe many people, but here it is again. In the dictionary under the definition of the word adversity must surely be a photo of Wilma Rudolph. Born prematurely … Continue reading →

When asked to conjure up images of Kenya, no doubt thoughts of beautiful mountains, many of them snow capped, colorful every day and ceremonial costumes, silverback gorillas and several marathon runners come to mind, right? Indeed all of those images … Continue reading →

If you were to ask many an American to name anything of interest about Norway, many would give you a blank stare and ask you what it is. While this might seem a sad commentary about people’s understanding about geography, … Continue reading →

Shin splints, arthritis in the joints, Achilles tendon, broken toenails and if you are a hurdler, those plus bruised shins and knees are just some of the pains associated with running. Running, especially on concrete, can be a killer on … Continue reading →

What is the difference between a cheetah and a lion? A cheetah is the fastest animal in the world and can run up to speeds of 70 miles per hour. A lion, by contrast may not be able achieve nearly … Continue reading →

Although she was named for Jackie Kennedy, that’s indeed where the similarities end. Long, lanky, athletic, talented, born to run and bring home the Gold are just a few ways of describing this East St. Louis, Illinois native. Born on … Continue reading →