Jason Bates

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Running for a Purpose: Warrior Goddess

The miles we cover are often a reflection of the lives we lead—a blend of grit, uncertainty, and, ultimately, the clarity that comes from enduring. This year, the 26.2 miles of the Big Sur International Marathon have taken on a profound new meaning. I am running to honor

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First Entry: The Finish Line Doesn't Discriminate

The recent Nike ad at the Boston Marathon—proclaiming "Runners Welcome, Walkers Tolerated"—certainly succeeded in one metric: it grabbed eyeballs. But in the pursuit of "edgy" marketing, it lost plot on what moving through the world actually feels like for most of us. For a