Over twenty years later, that man, the man in the trench coat—Gary Cantrell by birth, self-dubbed Lazarus Lake—has turned this terrain into the stage for a legendary ritual: the Barkley Marathons, held yearly (traditionally on Lazarus Friday or April Fool’s Day) outside Wartburg, Tennessee. Lake (known as Laz) calls it “The Race That Eats Its Young.” The runners’ bibs say something different each year: SUFFERING WITHOUT A POINT; NOT ALL PAIN IS GAIN. Only eight men have ever finished. The event is considered extreme even by those who specialize in extremity.

"On my first run without technology, I remember noticing the discomfort was gone. I was several miles into the run and feeling fine. I let my mind wander to any thought that entered it and I explored those thoughts without limits. I was aware of the nature surrounding me and I was in tune with my breathing."
Distance didn’t matter. Pacing didn’t matter. Alternatively, my experience during the journey mattered. Process mattered.

Fascinating story about an inventor who invented a revolutionary show then proceeded to shoot himself in the foot (figuratively) at every turn.

Simply stick to these five exercises and rotate versions of them over time. Start with the basic version and progress to the more intense versions of each. When your body adapts and it gets easy, switch it up. It's easy to remember, highly effective for the time investment, and will keep your strength routine fresh (and maybe even fun).

Good tips for natural (barefoot) running form.

Christopher McDougall demonstrates a lost running technique from the 1800s called the 100-Up.

My Running Game - This was originally posted to my Google Plus account but I am cross posting it here per...

These are designed by the guy who wrote the book Natural Running