If I were an accomplished marathoner, I would tell how to prepare for your first one.  But I’m not. So all I can offer is what not to do, according to my new coaches: Bill, Greg and Rusty. 1) Don’t run alone. Yes. Apparently there’s this thing called “community” and “human interaction” that supposedly make [...]

“You don’t know me.” I seem to be hearing more of this lately. Or, more accurately, friends are hearing it from people they’re close to.  It’s the perfect confrontation ender; a Houdini-esque escape from an uncomfortable conversation.  When the walls of truth close in, when the consequences of our actions have a negative effect on [...]

I heard it again today on the radio: one of the greatest classic rock songs of all time.  It’s fun to hear. It’s great to work out to.  It’s infernally long.  Yes, it’s “Free Bird.”   (If you don’t know it, find it on YouTube, where it has over 6 million views.)  Make no mistake. I’m [...]