Terry Permar has run marathons as far south as Alabama but he says he never felt hot, steamy conditions in a race like he did in last Sunday’s Philadelphia Rock ‘n Roll Half-Marathon. While the […]
When Mark Fite traveled to Philadelphia for a new race in 1978, he had no way of knowing he was about to embark on a 500-mile trip through five decades. After all, the Philadelphia Distance […]
Call it a perfect 10. The Bucks County Duathlon celebrated its 10th anniversary in style on Sunday, combining a strong turnout with great weather and fast times. There were smiles all […]
There was a look to their mutual gaze that said “only you really know how I’m feeling right now.’’ Brian Propp, who has been recovering and rehabilitating from a massive stroke suffered in […]
Some people need an extra bit of motivation, inspiration or what have you in order to help their fellow man. And then there are others, like Cameron Smith, where it all seems to […]
The search for a miracle went nationwide but, in the most ironic of coincidences, the godsend turned up to be no farther away than in his high school yearbook. Adam Hyman had been waiting months, […]
There are probably three essential elements to a successful Ironman triathlete’s career: >Know how to swim. >Know some good runners for training sessions. >Know a bicycle mechanic who speaks your language. […]
It’s a 10-year love affair with the sweetest of intentions. The outpouring of affection by multi-sport athletes both in and around Bucks County for one of their own – Newtown’s Missy Flynn – […]
“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing.” –Theodore Roosevelt They could have walked away and lived not only with […]
It might have been the most painful, most frightening moment of his life but perhaps fortunately for him, he has no memory of any of it. Nine months after a July, 2010 horrific […]
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