Alberto Salazar (Portland, OR), a marketing executive with Nike, is a hall-of-fame marathoner who won, among other races, the New York City and Boston Marathons. During his career he set one world and six U.S. records at various distances. Salazar continues to run for both fun and fitness. Richard A. Lovett (Portland, OR), a full-time writer and occasional marathoner, is the author/co-author of several books, including The Essential Touring Cyclist and The Essential Cross-Country Skier.