Off to the Races!
By Steve FleckThe guy who put Ironman triathlons on the map in North America and really helped popularize endurance sports for the masses, was Graham Fraser. As race and event director of some of the biggest triathlons in North America, Fraser has seen it all. However, what gave him the greatest feeling of pride and happiness was seeing a local person, usually at first non-athlete, who had progressed from volunteering, to being a Volunteer Captain, to doing her first triathlon, to one day, finishing an Ironman.
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Your Passport to Keeping Fit While on the Road
We are rain or shine, snow or sleet, heat wave and blizzard-proof. Our no excuses ethos is a no-brainer when we’re living our lives in the comforts of our homes; but on the road, it hasn’t always been easy. Getting our mileage done has often taken some pre-planning and fancy footwork. Here’s some outside-the-box ideas for you to consider when you have to head out of town for business or pleasure.
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WasSUP with this Stand Up Paddling craze?
One cold spring day 6 years ago, while walking the dog along the boardwalk in the Beach, I saw the strangest sight. Some guy was in a wet suit standing on a large surf board – PADDLING! I was intrigued and within months I was the proud owner of a Starboard SUP and ready to try my hand at what is becoming one of the fastest growing sports in North America.
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Get a Grip! Testing Out Traction Aids
Let’s be honest: every single day, packaging makes or breaks a sale. Although we are taught not to judge a book by its cover, point is, we’re human, and we like nice things! Which brings us to the traction aids we brought home, in spite of their packaging.
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Cheat Sheet! How To Travel with Children: 5 Easy Steps
After much trial and error, we’ve deduced that in order to have a great trip – and still come out friends in the end – you need to adhere to a few simple rules. The kicker: when those other people are your own children, the rulebook gets a little thicker.
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Big Dreams, Fulfilled
Next time you get out of bed and don’t feel like exercising, remember this story. Cyril was born without arms below the elbows and without legs below the knees. He walked on low-tech prosthetics. He came straight up to me and said, “I understand you can help me fulfill my dream. I want to ride a bike.”
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