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A Brief Rumination on Teaching

Posted by: Ross Laird in education 4 years, 5 months ago

The essential task of a teacher -- whether in the school system, the family, or the community -- is not to impart information. A teacher's knowledge of a given subject area is almost incidental. A teacher does not, in fact, teach.

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Five Books Every Runner Should Read (Plus Three More)

Posted by: Ross Laird in fitness 4 years, 5 months ago

The art and science of running are improbably complex and impossibly arcane. So many principles, controversies, and practices populate the landscape of running that no one person can hope to explore them all. And yet, you can make a pretty good start. Here are the five books -- in the correct reading sequence -- that offer most to the curious and careful reader.

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