Running

      When it’s 90 in the shade and the calendar says summer is still a month away, it’s time to break out the annual hot weather running column.       Of course, a lot of heat-related […]

      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) […]