Power and Grace (Footwork, part 2)
The throws require a controlled kind of crazy. For me, that's one trait that distinguishes them from the other event groups in track and field: you have to unleash the beast in an
deep thoughts
Footwork: Running and The Heel (part 1)
Foot. Shoe. Ground. One of the defining characteristics of track and field is the extent to which the athletes stay in close contact with the ground. Even in the field events, the ability
Slow, Fast, and Slow Again (Moments In Between, part 6)
The morning before the race is a period of acceleration, but it can feel just the opposite. Many teams start off with some amount of anxiety — a thousand tiny tasks remain before the
Survive the Night (Moments In Between, part 4)
A good endurance race is more slow than fast. And in the dead of winter, it's also more darkness than light. One of the unique challenges of the 25 Hours of Thunderhill is
Wherefore Art Thou…? Contemplations on the nature of art
A few weeks ago, I watched a performance by the Top Shelf Big Band, directed by my friend Robert. I loved it. Hearing big band music takes me back to my flute-playing days