Olympics: A Purist’s Thoughts On the Olympics, Cross Country, and Life

“You sound like an asshole. You know that, right?” Calene is never less than direct. It began as an easy enough conversation: I don’t think certain sports belong in the Olympics. I see the Games as the ultimate purist form of competition. A clear cut winner and a clear cut loser. That means track and […]

PODCASTS at a Glance

Pointing out two “always terrific” interview subjects among this week’s pods: Deena Kastor on Lactic Acid and Alexi Pappas on I’ll Have Another