Knock, knock! +++Who's there? Yeti. +++Yeti who? Yeti 'nother new experience...This year's race calendar includes a number of "firsts" for me, and the first of these firsts was the Bigfoot Snowshoe Race in Traverse City. We go up north frequently in the summer but not too often in the winter, and the snowstorm greeting my …
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Some Good News for Runners
Good news, folks! If you're thinking about getting into running but worried about the impact on your body, or that you're too old to get the benefits, here are some news items you will find encouraging.If you're already a runner, congratulations and keep it up! I think you'll appreciate the articles below as much as …
Pacer Chatter, and R.I.P. Chris Chataway
THE FOUR MINUTE MILE. Even today, doesn't it still resonate as a symbol of the incredible things determined people can do? This May will mark 60 years since that time was first broken, and last Sunday one of the participants in that event, Sir Christopher Chataway, passed away at age 82. Non-runners may not be …
Peace Amid the Storm
Several years ago I was part of an advanced Aikido class in which we learned some Japanese history and a bit about the samurai culture, from which comes the sword techniques that form the basis of Aikido. One day Sensei spoke about the mindset of the samurai. "Let's say a samurai is out walking and …
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