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Q&A with Steve Jones

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Steve Jones was born August 4, 1955 and raised in Ebbw Vale, Wales. He began running cross-country as a 15-year old in 1970 and later became in aircraft technician in the Royal Air Force. Beginning as a steeplechaser for the RAF team, Jones progressed to the 5,000 meter and then the 10,000 meter track events. He experienced significant early success as a competitive runner, eventually winning the Welsh Cross Country Championships nine times.

Issue 37 (September/October 2009)

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A lot of us are training right now to peak for a fall marathon. For some family members, it’s tough to know how to show support on race day, especially when an athlete can be irritable and on edge about the approaching race. Here is my advice on how to be a supportive spectator.

Hit The Dirt On The Eagle Trail

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Runner's can spend years exploring Boulder's maze of trails, from cruising the paths at Chautauqua Park to climbing the rocky edges of Mt. Sanitas. But a local trail favorite remains the Eagle and Sage trails, which sit to the north of the city near the Boulder Valley Ranch. The trailhead is easily accessible and offers gorgeous views of the Front Range and the Flatirons.

Issue 36 (July/August 2009)

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Summer is prime trail running season. Before you strap on your shoes and hit the dirt, the American Trail Running Association encourages runners to keep in mind a few guidelines.

Paige Higgins Runs the Chicago Marathon: A Spectator’s View

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It’s the night before the 2008 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon and I’m eating dessert. And I’ve had wine. And it’s getting late. I did run this morning. I also rested my legs for two hours on the Untouchables Mafia tour bus. But then I shopped on Michigan Avenue for a few hours. And now, I’m eating dessert. Yummm… I mean, “Hmm, what’s my race strategy for tomorrow?”

Issue 34 (March/April 2009)

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Over the last few months, I have been delving into the world of social networks. I had heard so much about how many users there were out there that I thought it was something I needed to try.

Cold Weather Running Tips from the RRCA

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The onset of winter needn't bring a seasonal halt to a runner's enthusiasm or routines. Outdoor exercise in the winter can be a pleasurable experience. The major risk posed by running in subfreezing air is frostbite and minor irritations to the respiratory tract. With some minor precautions these risks can be eliminated.

Issue 33 (January/February 2009)

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Arien O’Connell, a fifth-grade teacher from New York City, ran the fastest time at the Nike Women’s Marathon in San Francisco. But she didn’t win.

The ART of Recovery

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After many long hard months of training, recovery prior to that awe-inspiring long distance race is essential. Many runners follow the recommendations of rest, lighter workouts, proper nutrition, ice, stretching and massages, but all too frequently some minor aches and pains just don’t go away. Serious runners and triathletes are always tempted to “work through” that pesky knee pain, that stabbing foot pain, or that calf pain on those arduous hills. I am a victim of that very concept. Although tempting, this runner’s attitude far too often delays recovery and promotes more serious repetitive overuse types of injury.