Weekend News Round Up

Well, this weekend happened to be a very busy one, but I took it off and spent some time with friends instead of paying attention to the running world. I was not able to score a Red Sox playoff ticket, although I did get to go to the circus across the street from...

Cyclists are now (slightly) safer on Maine streets

Photo by KesoIt has been 90 days since the end of the 2007 legislative session in Maine, which means that a slurry of new laws take effect today. Some of those laws will make the streets safer for cyclists (and to a lesser extent, runners) who ride in traffic. Motor...

John L Parker, Jr has had a heart attack

Last week, John L Parker, Jr had a major heart attack and has been in the hospital since. John Parker is best known for his novel, Once a Runner. He seemed to be in great health a month and a half ago when he spoke at Maine Running Company. He has been heavily sedated...

John L Parker, Jr speaks at Maine Running Company

John L Parker, Jr. spoke this evening at the Maine Running Company on Forest Ave in Portland. He is a very engaging speaker and if you ever have an opportunity to hear him, I recommend that you take it up. His presentation was around 95 or 100 minutes and covered a...