It’s raining somewhere between car-wash and firehose speed when you decide hitting “The Dreadmill’’ in the basement might be another fine example of discretion being the better part of valor. **You:** “Honey, I’m […]
There are alarm clocks to wake you up in the morning and then, on occasion, there are life’s bells that go off as a way of opening your eyes to reality. Bob Boland […]
If local road racing needed to begin its comeback on the right foot, last Saturday was the perfect day for it. The Bookin’ for Lookin’ 5K in Newtown had it all: A great turnout, ideal […]
“He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an […]
Nature hikes on trails have been around about as long as, well, nature itself. There’s nothing like taking in the sights and sounds of a wooded mountainside. Unless you’re a trail runner. While the beauty […]
They’ve competed in more than 500 multi-sport events, including Ironman triathlons, but on their list of accomplishments those finish a distant second to something much more meaningful. Helping others. Sharon and Skip […]
Of all the new-fangled techno-whiz products on the market today, the fingertip pulse oximeter might be the coolest of the bunch. Just clip it on, wait a few seconds and suddenly the gadget […]
Spring has sprung and the vaccination numbers are blossoming. Less than a week ago we hit the 100 million mark and things look promising for runners and cyclists (plus those who do both) […]
There’s a slightly tattered newspaper clipping dated Oct. 2, 1983 with results from the Courier Times Classic 10K race on it. Scan the list of finishers and there, in 18th overall place (out […]
So with a blind person such as Mark McCowan, what is the most difficult task? >A) Running a marathon. >B) Directing the return of the “Bookin’ for Lookin’ 5K. >C) Changing […]
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