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Training: The Dark Side of the Trail
Running Safety in Numbers You know how you’re not really supposed to run alone because you don’t know what you’ll come across? Well, this was one of those weeks. Our Team in Training route took us along the north end of the Iron Horse Trail. Now, the IHT is a great paved bike and pedestrian […] Read More
Training: Running to Remember
We interrupt this regularly-scheduled training post to talk about something more important: the virtual run for Sherry Arnold on February 11, 2012 at 11:00 AM Eastern, 8:00 AM Pacific. Print out a race bib, run any distance you want. I’ll let Beth of Shut Up and Run explain how it should be done. Mark your calendars Print […] Read More
Top 5 Independence Day Don’ts
As the holiday weekend kicks off, let’s not forget some important common sense points: Don’t let the kids play with fireworks. In the drier parts of the South and Southwest, don’t let the adults play with fireworks, either. Be safe out there, guys! Don’t forget the sunscreen. Reapply throughout the day, even more often than you […] Read More
Water Safety for Kids
The rapidly approaching Labor Day weekend often means fun getaways to waterfront locations. It seems like a good time for a water safety reminder, compliments of Children’s Medical Center. Did you know that: Infants (up to 1 year) can drown in as little as one inch of water? Preschoolers (1-5 years) are most likely to […] Read More
Kickbutting
There are days where kickboxing feels more like kickbutting — as in it’s kicking mine. Last night was one of those. I typically attend the same class with the same instructor, but thanks to travel and illness this week, the only slot for a workout was Friday evening. The class was taught by the owner, […] Read More
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