My Favorite Columns
A handpicked collection of John’s favorite reflections, stories, and hard-won lessons.
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Welcome to the back of the pack.
For decades, John “The Penguin” Bingham reminded runners and walkers that the joy of the journey matters more than the number on the clock.
With humor, honesty, and a generous dose of self-discovery, John gave a voice to the everyday athlete - the beginner, the back-of-the-packer, and anyone who ever wondered whether they belonged at a starting line. The answer was always yes.
This is a home for his words. Come back to a column you love, discover one you missed, or simply stay awhile and read.
“The miracle isn’t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.”
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Meet the accidental athlete whose writing helped redefine what it means to be a runner.
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