Live to run, run to work: For some commuters, the rubber that meets the road is the soles of their running shoes

October 3, 2008 By Sam McManis

Like so many groggy morning commuters, Debra Moss likes to begin her day at a Starbucks. Got to get that energy boost for the slog into work, after all.

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