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It happened on Pre’s Trail in Eugene last month. Call it an epiphany. Call it a defining moment. Or just call it a good day. Regardless, I left that workout with a greater determination and goal. I wanted to run again. It was a cool, foggy morning. A soundtrack of late 1983 music kept me company on those sawdust trails as I alternated five minutes of running with three minutes of walking. Although it was a world removed from what I’d have been doing just six months earli

The big day as I'm hoping I don't blow my chance at a lollipop. “I see a bright light at the end of a tunnel. I want to go into that light. The only thing that could possibly stop me would be a … wild salmon smoothie. Any chance you could make one for me?" The look from my wife, Amy, told me that she wasn’t buying any of it. But it was her fault. She had been the one to ask how I was doing. It was actually a good question. This was the evening of Friday, October 21. A g

Steve Prefontaine - putting Oregon on the map for long distance running! I remember the day like it was just a couple weeks ago. Because...

This is me wondering if I left the fireplace on at the house. “Because, sir, you are an idiot.” That was my response to the question I...

Would you believe that most participants in this event actually wear red flannel tops? I went to bed February 14 prepared to compete in...

Believe it or not, Krusteaz is a PNW company that makes pancake mix. Meet Mr. Reasonably-Nice Guy. That’s me.  Or so I’m hoping. ...

Have you ever experienced a time in your life that you were simply happy to be in the moment? A time where nothing could take away the...

One of the most pivotal moments in my life occurred on a quiet Sunday evening in July 1979. I received a phone call from the...

I cannot recall the last time I felt as angry as I did at the start of the 50th Anniversary of the Bix 7 on July 27. What happened? It's...

A glimpse at the upcoming races for this year! Happy 2024! It's my hope that everyone's holidays were enjoyable, rewarding and relaxing. ...