Royal
The “Slow AF Run Club” calls out to me as I struggle to figure out where running fits into my life right now.
A Way In
Cross country practice doesn’t start for three weeks. This seems like an ideal time to commit some senseless act of mischief.
Down Time
For two decades I’ve balanced writing books and coaching distance runners at the local high school.
Clubbing
Club sports are a money grab designed to play on parents’ hopes and lofty dreams that their kid will earn an athletic scholarship.
Laguna
The world knows me as a writer but coaching distance runners is what makes me whole.
Process
I came to a stunning realization: I enjoy coaching practices but I do not like coaching competitions.