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Recently, I was talking with a friend of mine, Barry Russell, and we were discussing our time as coaches. Barry then asked me, who was my favorite runner that I ever coached. Without hesitation, I answered, “Greg Powell”. I first met Greg at a road race when he was 13 or 14 years old, whichContinue reading “Playing Favorites”

When Brett Mason sends you an email to post on your website, you post said email on your website. Just like when Blutarski, in Animal House, started giving his inspirational speech…”did we give up when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor…” “Let him go, he’s on a roll”. Toilets To Tag: The bookends to being aContinue reading “The Somewhat Coherent Ramblings of a Semi-lucid Runner #2”

If you search “all time best high school runners in South Carolina”, more often than not, David Adams’ name will appear on the website. David started running at the age of nine, when he ran a PE (gym class) mile in six minutes something, in his words, he “smoked it” and in the summer hisContinue reading “Runner Profile: David Adams”

Three weeks ago, I introduced N of 1 to the world. It has been a lot of fun and a bit more time consuming than originally thought. But I really enjoy the feedback (both positive and negative) that everyone is offering and hopefully grow this into something that people look forward to. Tell a friendContinue reading “A Bit of Housekeeping”

My first pair of running shoes was purchased in the summer of 1981. My Mother took me to a “running store”, the Athletic Attic in Natrona Heights, PA. Etonic Tran Ams. It wasn’t until the fall of 1984, I put on a pair Etonic Quasars that my foot actually felt comfortable. Yes, the shoe wasContinue reading “Favorite pair(s)”

David Goggins, the former Navy Seal turned ultra marathoner and motivational speaker, introduced a workout he does to get ready for his longer ultras. Well, this run four miles every four hours for 48 hours morphed into challenge/fundraiser a few years ago and started showing up on people’s social media last year. Coming off aContinue reading “Reflections from the 4 X 4 X 48 (Goggins Challenge)”

My dad, Frank Bruno, would have been 84 years old today. Growing up, he always wrote “Happy Birthday Anthony” on a dollar bill or a five, even though my mother worked in a greeting card store. Being that this is a running site, I will share with you my three favorite running related memories thatContinue reading “Happy 84th Dad”

Jim Lear has spent 24 years with the Duquesne track and field program and 22 as as head coach. After steadily climbing in the Atlantic 10 cross country standings throughout his tenure, Lear’s Dukes have had second place finishes in 2004, 2006 and 2008 and led the team to its first-ever Atlantic 10 Championship inContinue reading “Jim Lear, a College Coach’s Perspective”

Brett Mason is a masters runner with some very impressive credentials. In addition to his running talents, he is an artist/painter, http://www.brettmasonpaintings.com His works, which included a commissioned piece that was used in the 2019 film “A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood” staring Tom Hanks. His master’s running PRs are: Mile 4:47 (43) 5k 16:28Continue reading “The Somewhat Coherent Ramblings of a Semi-lucid Runner”

Number 1 on my list is the only person never to run a step. However, she learned the sport of distance running and was as knowledgeable as some people that have been running for years. When I came home from high school on day late in my sophomore year, I told my Mom that IContinue reading “#1 Kathy Bruno”