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> Layers of ToughTraining for a marathon in the face of Old Man Winter takes more than just a few extra layers of clothing. Fifth in a series of essays.
> The Meat of the OrderIn marathon training, unlike baseball, runners have no relief pitchers or substitute players. Our runner is heading into the middle innings of his training, facing the meat of the order, with no bullpen. Fourth in a series of essays.
> Just Keep MovingThe first tough long runs of marathon training are tests of spirit as much as stride. Just tell yourself to keep moving. The third in a series of essays.
> 2002: The Year in RunningThis is the time of year for looking back, a chance to offer commentary and perhaps gain perspective on what has transpired to change and affect the world during the previous 12 months. In that spirit, I will take the opportunity to review the year in running.
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> Into the RollercoasterAfter the decision to run the marathon, the hard work begins. But first, there's the plan. The second in a series of essays.
> The Itch: Don't Say 'Never' Ever AgainAfter swearing off the marathon, columnist Hank Brown begins to feel the itch again. The first in a series of essays.
> Chronology of Trip to 2001 New York City MarathonI couldn’t believe it. Last night the FBI put the country under “high alert,” especially for the next 72 hours. The world sure has changed. I was flying to New York today. Natalie, my wife of just two months, was joining me in two days.
> The Economics of RunningMoney--it’s not always readily associated with running, but in fact it's what makes the wheels of the sport turn, as it does in just about every other endeavor of life.
> Mt Washington 2002 Road Race - as seen by Dave Dunham"Do you ever feel you' ve been cheated?" - - Johnny Rotten (Lydon) The words of the Sex Pistols singer at the final concert ran thru my mind as it sunk in that the Mt Washington Road Race would not go to the summit.
> Turning the Pages: Cool Running Book ReviewsRunning related books are being published with ever-increasing frequency, on almost every conceivable topic related to the sport. Here are reviews of some of those books.
> The End of the Perfect MythThis was not supposed to be how it turned out. Despite all of the idiotic warnings we were given back in the day by those who just didn't know, that "running will ruin your knees" and that "marathons can give you a heart attack, " who would have thought those admonitions we so easily sloughed off like so much extra sweat might actually turn out to be true?
> Keeping TrackOne aspect of running that appeals to many is the fact that it can be so easily quantified. Since running can be distilled down to a function of time and distance, one can easily track those variables if they are so inclined.
> The Towel, the Conniption, and my World RecordI forget exactly when the race was, but I believe it was on that very cold day when . . .
> Deena Drossin - Distance DivaLast November, Deena Drossin arrived in New York a mere marathon debutante, but with high expectations from all corners of the sport.
> Just Like You and MeGreat thing about our sport: you can go right up to the champ and converse on equal footing. Great distance runners I have met are just like you and me‹the differentiating factor being speed. Here are some examples.
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