Josh Ritter keeps on running along

When singer-songwriter Josh Ritter really wants to get away from it all, he’ll put on his sneakers and head out for a lengthy run, usually seven miles long. Running doesn’t sound like much of a rock-star pastime, but Ritter says the exercise helps him on many levels. “Since I’ve spent most of my career on the road, I knew that I needed to stay healthy,” says Ritter, who will make his Athens debut on Saturday at the Melting Point. Read the full story …