Running back-to-back races requires a certain tactical prudence. Going too hard in any one race might jeopardize your performance in another. Maintaining proper hydration and caloric equilibrium also becomes increasingly critical.

I never feel more alive than when I'm in great pain, struggling against insurmountable odds and untold adversity. Hardship? Suffering? Bring it!

Toeing the starting line of a marathon, regardless of the language you speak, the God you worship or the color of your skin, we all stand as equal. Perhaps the world would be a better place if more people ran.

Running is a simple, primitive act, and therein lays its power. For it is one of the few commonalities left between us as a human race.

There is magic in misery. Just ask any runner.

Want a strong, solid relationship that is willing to go the distance? Get to know your running shoes.

I love to run and I have some tips to keep it fresh and novel. I rarely use the same route twice. That keeps things new.