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Author Archives: Jon Waldron
Nutcrackers
On Saturday, December 13th, four of my CSU teammates plundered the prize table at the “Assault on Mt. Hood” cross country race, held annually at the Mt. Hood Golf Course in Melrose. It has become a tradition for members of … Continue reading
Almanac – December 12
These days, as those of us in the Northern hemisphere are slouching toward the winter solstice, I find myself spending a lot of time brooding on small details in the celestial calendar. For example, today, December 12th, is one of … Continue reading
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The Great Dairy Joy Run
The Beer Mile World Championships have come and gone, and the republic still stands — albeit a little unsteadily, and badly in need of a designated driver to get home safely. The competition at the BMWCs was fierce and, as … Continue reading
A Year of Running Dangerously
It takes a long time and a lot of miles to be in the best shape of your life, but it only takes a moment for all of that work to be put in jeopardy.
From the Archives: Larry’s Legacy
[Hard to believe it’s been five years since the day Larry Olsen headed out for a run from his house in Millis and never made it home. He was 63 and still full of competitive spirit and a love for … Continue reading
Sloshing for Glory at the Beer Mile World Championships
“I hope you enjoy my pain.” – James Nielsen, Beer Mile world record holder Today, December 3rd 2014 in Austin, Texas, the first-ever Beer Mile World Championships will take place on the track at Yellow Jacket stadium. The event is … Continue reading
Alan Turing the Runner
There seems to be only one photograph of Alan Turing running. In it he appears to be finishing an event — perhaps his club’s 3-mile championship — passing the finish post in first, but his form looks terrible. His arms … Continue reading
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From the Archives: Raise a Glass to Robert Cade
[November 27th marked the seventh anniversary of the passing of physician, professor, researcher, and inventor Robert Cade, who led the research team that first formulated a fluid and electrolyte replacement drink that would come to be known as Gatorade, named … Continue reading
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Rising in the Dark
When the weather turns cold and the days grow short and the sun struggles to rise in the sky over Boston (if it bothers to appear at all), I feel a strange urge to run in the early mornings. I … Continue reading
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NCAA Div I XC Championships Recap
In the midst of a busy Saturday, I was lucky and grateful to find an hour in the middle of the day to watch the live stream of the NCAA Div I Cross Country Championships, held at the Lavern Gibson … Continue reading
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