Medicine & Health

Frank Shorter, 1972 winner of the Olympic marathon, said “Hills are speed work in disguise.”  Runners often add hill...

We all know that any aerobic exercise has a beneficial effect on the heart.  It becomes larger, stronger, and...

The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research carried an article detailing a study that aimed to determine which training...

John Landy, the second man to run the mile under four minutes died at age 91 on Feb. 24,...

An article in the Harvard Journal, written by Jonathan Shaw and titled “Born to Rest,” caught my attention.  I...

Oncologists treating cancer patients often recommend exercise, in addition to all the other treatments provided.  It is generally thought...

A google search of “running and longevity” produces dozens of interesting and encouraging articles. There were a few that...

I had a dream that I am running along a trail and see a man up ahead.  He is...

During this pandemic, many of us are thinking about the strength of our immune system, not only as it...

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to win the Boston Marathon?  How about going back and...

Several years ago, I said to a friend, “If I run every day, I feel great. But, if I...

 Every time we go to a medical or health expert with an injury or a sore body part, we...

“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.”  These are the words of Steve (Pre)...

Because of the pandemic, races have been cancelled indefinitely. For the many runners who seldom or never race, this...