I did everything to a “t”, yet here I was with another injury. It seems it’s parading itself around, mocking me with each sensation of pain. “Hey! You’re not allowed to stay here,” I say. But it’s too late. It’s already decided it’s going to stay with me for about two-four months. I feel my…
This is the second article in the Run Like McMillan series, a series of profiles on McMillan athletes. Stein Henrik Olaussen had never been athletic – or so he thought. A self-described musician, he spent much of his high school years playing in rock bands. “I had never been good at sports growing up and…
Today’s the day, it’s race day. You’ve planned for this for months. You’ve had, for the most part, great workouts and kept the interruptions to a minimum. The preparation has been almost perfect, if that exists. You’re feeling confident. It’s a crisp 55 degrees, no wind and the course is looking delightfully fast. You pull…
This is the first article in the Run Like McMillan series, a series of profiles on McMillan athletes. It started out as a twin thing. Sean Baker’s twin brother was a state cross-country and track champion their sophomore year of high school, and the coach wanted another Baker. “He’d say ‘Hey Suzie, I’m still waiting…