1-UP!

1-UP!

In the whirlwind of the Columbus Marathon—yes, that glorious event where I pushed my body to the brink and somehow survived—I’ve found myself swept up in a tornado of ego-boosting press coverage. And let me tell you, there’s nothing quite like seeing your name in...

Flashback: Peanut Butter & Jelly & Ottawa

In some regards, the Ottawa Senators Foogos I created in February is still one of my favorites. At the time, it was BY FAR the longest time I had ever spent on one of these twisted logos. I took great pains in paying attention to the details. The tedium was as tedious...
Finally, Foogos Makes Puck Daddy

Finally, Foogos Makes Puck Daddy

So, here’s the thing—I had one goal at yesterday’s Columbus Marathon: to break the elusive three-hour barrier. I was on track, feeling like a well-oiled machine, cruising at a solid 6:56 per-mile pace. Then, Mile 19 hit, and my legs decided they’d had enough. They...
Week Links: October 16, 2001

Week Links: October 16, 2001

RUNNING & DRIVE-ING As you read this, I am in Columbus, OH, running my third marathon in a quest to run a 26.2 mile race in all fifty states (to be interspersed with races in the Canadian provinces as well). The goal is under three hours. Columbus Marathon Like I...
The Final Straw

The Final Straw

I’m not going to bore anyone for the millionth time with excuses as to why I just can’t get it right with these MLB logos, but the materials are definitely part of the problem. Ketchup and mustard and whatnot just aren’t that fun in this application. It’s more like...