Issue 38 (November/December 2009)

With the holidays approaching, you may be looking for a perfect running-related gift. While I usually tell my family to buy me running shoes, socks, shorts, and shirts, I often have a book or two that I want as well. Here are a few of my top picks. These aren’t training books or nutrition logs, but…

Q&A with Steve Jones

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…

Issue 37 (September/October 2009)

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.