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On Vacation

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Jon Waldron

I’ll be on vacation in Maine, and so the blog will also be on vacation until Monday, June 15th. In case you’re interested, here’s where I’ll be:

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Better Angels

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Jon Waldron

Every culture, it seems, has a variation of the old proverb “eat alone, die alone.” I assume the saying means that sharing the pleasure and intimacy of meals is one of the more important ways that we establish friendships and … Continue reading →

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It’s Mighty (Multi) Quiet Out There…

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Jon Waldron

A few weeks ago, the Baltimore Orioles played a home game at Camden Yards. The game was remarkable not for the result (the Orioles jumped out to an early lead against the Chicago White Sox and ended up winning 8-2) … Continue reading →

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The Man Who Ran Fast

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Jon Waldron

After spending the weekend in the company of high school athletes, I’ve had to take a couple of days to catch up with news from the professional track world. In particular, I’ve been reading various takes on the news that … Continue reading →

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Why the Boston Marathon Needs Elite Runners

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Jon Waldron

“When I was growing up, we would walk to Coolidge Corner for every Boston Marathon to join the crowds watching the runners. It’s a tradition that has been shared by thousands of families and visitors in the Boston area for … Continue reading →

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Playing Hooky

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Jon Waldron

It’s Patriots Day, which means playing hooky from work so I can go watch the marathon. I’m also playing hooky from the blog for the day. Monday’s post (a recap of Tyler’s amazing treadmill world record) will appear on Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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On Hallowed Pavement

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Jon Waldron

Tokyo, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York, and…  Hopkinton? Those six municipalities hold the distinction of hosting the starting lines for the six races that constitute the World Marathon Majors series. The first five are world-class cities, each a teeming metropolis … Continue reading →

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Cross Country, We Need to Talk

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Jon Waldron

Cross Country, we need to talk. We’ve known each other for a very long time, been through a lot together… You were my first and favorite sport in high school. You were the reason that when I was just a … Continue reading →

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Chillin’ with the Jets

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Jon Waldron

In the rhythm of the training week, Thursday nights have always been reserved for something a little harder than a regular run. In late spring and summer, it might be a tempo run at Fresh Pond; in the Fall, it … Continue reading →

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A Better Way to Tie Your Running Shoes

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Jon Waldron

“Now up until that moment, I would have thought that by age 50, one of the life skills that I had really nailed was tying my shoes, but not so…”  – Terry Moore The first time that David Wilder told … Continue reading →

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